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2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Double Cab Trail - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Double Cab Trail - Review by Mark Fulmer

Toyota has been building tough reliable trucks for decades that are as no nonsense, rugged, and dependable as the folks who buy them. Not only does that continue with the 2023 Tacoma, but your choices can be made from no less than seven trims: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off Road, Limited, TRD Pro, and Trail. ... Continue reading

Here Comes H2: HVS Unveils Modular Vehicle Platform for its Hydrogen-powered HGVs

Here Comes H2: HVS Unveils Modular Vehicle Platform for its Hydrogen-powered HGVs

HVS Unveils Modular Vehicle Platform for its Hydrogen-powered HGVs · Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) unveils its modular HGV platform that provides a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with medium and high-power e-axles, up to three hydrogen tanks and two power outputs · Modular platform’s adaptability extends ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: China’s WM Motor Startup files for bankruptcy, dashing the hopes of investors Tencent and Baidu to challenge Tesla

EV Motoring: China’s WM Motor Startup files for bankruptcy, dashing the hopes of investors Tencent and Baidu to challenge Tesla

Chinese electric vehicle standout Goes McChula as price competition in the world's largest auto market heats up.A court in Shanghai is handling the bankruptcy case, according to a filing dated Monday on the national enterprise bankruptcy information disclosure platform. ... Continue reading

Honda Accord’s Two-Motor Hybrid Electric System Wins Prestigious “Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems” Award

Honda Accord’s Two-Motor Hybrid Electric System Wins Prestigious “Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems” Award

October 11, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif With praise for its power, efficiency and refinement, the Honda Two-Motor Hybrid Electric System powering the 2023 Honda Accord has received a ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: ChargePoint Raises $233 Million More to Support Path to Profitability in 2024

EV Motoring: ChargePoint Raises $233 Million More to Support Path to Profitability in 2024

CAMPBELL, Calif.--ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles, has secured a commitment from institutional investors, led by the lead investor of ChargePoint’s $300M in convertible notes issued in April 2022 (“Notes”), to purchase $175M of common stock pur ... Continue reading

Faraday Future Announces Global Super Star and Entrepreneur Chris Brown will Become the Next FF 91 2.0 Owner and Developer Co-Creation Officer

Faraday Future Announces Global Super Star and Entrepreneur Chris Brown will Become the Next FF 91 2.0 Owner and Developer Co-Creation Officer

Chris Brown will become the next FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance owner and Developer Co-Creation Officer and will take delivery of his vehicle at a future “Delivery Co-Creation Day” event. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Tundra HV 4x4 Capstone Crewmax – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Tundra HV 4x4 Capstone Crewmax – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

If you cherish Lexus-style luxury but still demand the ultimate in load capacity and off-road prowess, then the Capstone is the model you want. This eighty grand truck is worth every bit of its lofty price. If you overlook the Toyota branding on the grill, tail and steering wheel hub of the 2023 Capstone Tundra, it tak ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at Miami Electrify Expo

Mitsubishi 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at Miami Electrify Expo

Mitsubishi Motors will showcase the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at the upcoming Electrify Expo in Miami, Florida. The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which has received multiple awards while enjoying rave reviews from media and customers, will be on static display and available for test drives at every ... Continue reading

Next to Cars We Love Pizza The Most - Join the PizzaFellas Podcast

Next to Cars We Love Pizza The Most - Join the PizzaFellas Podcast

Just thinking about great pizza brings back all the incredible aroma of a freshly baked pie. Have some fun and enjoy our latest weekly feature, the PizzaFellas Podcast. ... Continue reading

2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Review By Larry Nutson

2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Review By Larry Nutson

In 2022 Jeep revived a true icon of the automotive world with the introduction of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer premium utility vehicles (UV). The first Wagoneer was introduced for the 1963 model year. It is THE original full-size utility vehicle. ... Continue reading

Recalls From NHTSA October 9, 2023

Recalls From NHTSA October 9, 2023

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT – the world’s first certified SAE Level 3 system - Plus In Context Capsule By Art Intelli

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT – the world’s first certified SAE Level 3 system - Plus In Context Capsule By Art Intelli

Sep 27, 2023 – Santa Monica (CA). Mercedes-Benz celebrates significant milestone as the first automaker to receive U.S. state approval for deployment of a SAE Level 31 conditionally automated driving vehicle DRIVE PILOT performs the dynamic driving task while allowing the driver freedom to tend to other activities2 T ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Solid choice for 2023's most affordable rolling real estate Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Every week, when a new vehicle arrives, my wife and I try to guess its price without looking at the window sticker. Usually, we come within a couple of grand of the MSRP. ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

When Honda launched the Acura model line in the USA in 1986, two distinctly different models were available: The luxurious Legend sedan, and the sporty smaller Integra. Through a 22-year production run, the Integra developed into a worthy and much cheaper alternative to the 3 Series BMW. ... Continue reading

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