Dec 19, 2020
The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to market, and ultimately, transform millions of lives in the disability community for the greater go ... Continue reading
NACTOY names nine finalists for car, truck and utility of the year awards
Dec 17, 2020
NACTOY jury voting for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Finalists is in and has been tallied and audited by Deloitte in Detroit.The selection of nine finalists is the second-to-last step in the year-long evaluation process for the three awards before jurors vote and announce winners ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus LS 500 AWD Review by John Heilig
Dec 17, 2020
Lexus Review: REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Lexus LS 500 AWD SPECS, ENGINE: 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 416 hp @ 6,000 rpm/442 lb.-ft. @ 1,600-4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 123.0 in. ... Continue reading
Lamborghini SC20: the unique open−top track car by Squadra Corse
Dec 16, 2020
Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the SC20, a unique specimen of an open-top track car type-approved for road use. The SC20 is the second one-off engineered by the motorsport department and designed by Centro Stile in Sant’Agata Bolognese: the car was created following the customer’s wishes, who was involved in th ... Continue reading
Faraday Future And Philips to Jointly Develop Health & Well-being Features in Future Vehicles
Dec 16, 2020
Faraday Future (FF), a California-based intelligent mobility ecosystem company, has announced an agreement with Philips to collaborate and showcase vehicle features that use health and wellbeing technologies. Both companies are committing to to explore the feasibility of applying Philips technologies for automotive use ... Continue reading
IIHS award criteria push manufacturers to scrap inferior headlights +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2020
At least 10 manufacturers have improved their 2021 headlight offerings by eliminating or modifying inferior choices, according to new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Top Safety Pick+ award is driving the improvements. ... Continue reading
2021 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating
Dec 15, 2020
The refreshed 2021 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2020
Wrangler 4xe retains the Jeep Wrangler’s Trail Rated running gear: solid front and rear axles, full-time 4x4 two-speed transfer case, fully articulating suspension and 30 inches of water fording capability Jeep 4xe vehicles provide new levels of efficiency, performance and capability, on and off the road ... Continue reading
2020 Corvette Stingray by Chevrolet Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2020
I recently got around to driving the entirely new Corvette Stingray. Yes, the so-called “C8”, the eighth iteration of America’s two-seat sports car! Actually, it’s more accurate to say a new Corvette Stingray got around to me. ... Continue reading
Xpeng P7 receives Car of the Year 2021 Award in Xuanyuan Awards
Dec 14, 2020
Xpeng a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, is proud to announce that its P7 super-long range sports sedan was named the Car of the Year 2021 by the Xuanyuan Awards, China’s most prestigious badge of auto quality and innovation. The Xuanyuan Awards, in their eighth edition, were presented ... Continue reading
DIRECT4 NEXT-GENERATION LEXUS SELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Dec 14, 2020
Last year as part of its new global electrification strategy, Lexus debuted the futuristic LF-30 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, which thrilled attendees with its visionary design and imaginative technologies. The new strategy, called ‘Lexus Electrified’, targets a fundamental leap in vehicle performance, hand ... Continue reading
The First Interactive Auto Web Site Congratulates Nissan Leaf First Affordable
Dec 13, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. December 3, 2020; Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced. ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2020
The deal came as Hyundai Motor Group envisions the transformation of human life by combining world-leading robotics technologies with its mobility expertise. ... Continue reading
Don't Buy an Auto in 2020's "December to Forget"
Dec 11, 2020
New data from car-buying app CoPilot makes it clear shoppers should wait into 2021 for most vehicle types. In fact, this is the worst time for Americans to buy a vehicle since 2012. ... Continue reading
Audi e-tron GT enters series production: Carbon-neutral production begins at the Böllinger Höfe
Dec 9, 2020
At the Böllinger Höfe, passion meets precision, innovation and sustainability: Series production of the fully electric-powered Audi e-tron GT is getting underway there. High performance and environmental awareness go hand-in-hand here. ... Continue reading
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