News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 15, 2023

A green triumph of engineering that doesn't require a ten hour recharge for repeat enjoyment ... Continue reading

New: "THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION" Explores the Rapid Expansion and Future of EVs

Sep 14, 2023

The Electric Vehicle Revolution, automotive journalist Kevin Wilson explores the fascinating, evolving world of electric vehicles, from the first EVs in the Victorian era, their rapid expansion today, and where EV technology is heading. Since the turn of the twenty-first century, EVs have gone from wonky and toes-in-th ... Continue reading

China, Venezuela usher in a new era of bilateral relations

Sep 14, 2023

BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2023 -- "[We are] ready for what will be a historic visit for the strengthening of cooperation ties and the construction of a new world geopolitics," Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wrote on social media last Friday when he landed in southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the first stop in his trip ... Continue reading

An Open Letter To Maine State Representative Beth O'Connor About Ethanol

Sep 14, 2023

You can't lead when you don't know the way. ... Continue reading

Contact Congress: Stop California’s vehicle ban from becoming the national norm

Sep 13, 2023

The state of California is banning the sale of new gas and diesel cars and trucks. They’re also going after diesel semi-trucks. ... Continue reading

All-New Larger 2024 GMC Acadia First Look

Sep 13, 2023

GMC today revealed the all-new Acadia, redefining what a premium mid-size SUV can be and launching a new era for the brand’s family of SUVs and crossovers. The 2024 Acadia is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, with an all-new premium-appointed interior, elevated exterior design language, an enhanced suite ... Continue reading

Swiss Students Break World Record for Electric Car Acceleration

Sep 13, 2023

Geneva, Switzerland September 12, 2023; From zero to 100 kph in less than a second: A racing car built by students has broken the world record for electric vehicle acceleration, a Swiss university said Tuesday. Students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) and the Lucerne University of Applied S ... Continue reading

Rugged 2023 Honda Pilot Preview +VIDEO

Sep 13, 2023

Fourth-generation Pilot is the largest and most powerful Honda SUV ever ... Continue reading

2024 Buick Envision First Look

Sep 13, 2023

DETROIT — Buick today provided a glimpse of the upcoming new 2024 Envision, which introduces a refreshed design inside and out, and will bring Super Cruise to the brand. For the first time, Buick drivers will have the option to experience Super Cruise1, the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance system, ... Continue reading

Hyundai Opens World-Class Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Michigan

Sep 12, 2023

Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) today celebrated the opening of their $51.4 million Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Superior Township, Mich. ... Continue reading

Dealers Hunt for Used Vehicles

Sep 12, 2023

Washington DC Sepember 12, 2023; The AIADA report stated that dealers continue to watch auction values as they gauge whether it’s affordable to stock up on used vehicles. Publicly traded, new-vehicle dealership groups say they’re self-sourcing as many used vehicles as possible – that is, from trade-ins and buying ... Continue reading

Mid-Week Auto News Now

Sep 12, 2023

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. After two quarters of sentiment from both franchised and independent dealers tracking in the same positive direction, independents were less enthusiastic this ... Continue reading

State-of-the-art hydrogen fueling dispensers for Nikola Corporation revealed

Sep 12, 2023

ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier company and leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to decarbonize the mobility ecosystem, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nikola Corporation ... Continue reading

Bespoke Auto Social Club opens for car enthusiasts

Sep 12, 2023

First Luxury Car Club? Exotic cars, fine dining, and five-star experiences—who hasn’t dreamt of living this kind of lifestyle? San Antonians will soon be able to enjoy it as Prestige Motorsports elevates the luxury car ownership experience with its social club, pristine dealership, and storage facility. ... Continue reading

BMW, Ford and Honda Create ChargeScape, a New Company To Help Increase EV Ownership

Sep 12, 2023

BMW Group, Ford and Honda will leverage years of cross-industry research around the Open Vehicle-Grid Integration Platform (OVGIP) to create a single platform that will seamlessly connect electric utilities, automakers and their interested EV customers to manage energy usage for a broad pool of EVs. ... Continue reading