Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024
Dec 22, 2024
Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading
CarGurus Study Uncovers Shift in Car Shopper Sentiment as Prices and Selection Improve
Dec 20, 2024
Seventh annual survey finds consumer satisfaction and buying power on the rise as shoppers increasingly tap the power of online tools to research and guide their decisions BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2024 ... Continue reading
Ballard announces multiple orders totaling over 6 MW of fuel cell engines for European bus market
Dec 20, 2024
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 20, 2024 - Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) today announced orders from two bus manufacturers to supply over 90 fuel cell engines, representing approximately 6.4 megawatts (MW) of total rated power, for the European and UK city bus market. ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2024
KIYOSU, Japan--Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has acquired* a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2024
PLANO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today shared further details regarding its commitment to develop a seamless home charging experience as the company prepares to ramp up for its next-generation electrified vehicles. ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2024
Hyundai Motor Group is proud to announce that a total of 22 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have been honored with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. ... Continue reading
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named CarBuzz Best EV for 2025
Dec 19, 2024
CarBuzz declares: "The IONIQ 5 N is grin-worthy in the way only the best performance cars can be. In the all-electric game, N comes way before M." IONIQ 5 N features 601 horsepower, plus a driver-selectable N Grin Boost1 function delivering an additional 40 horsepower N e-Shift's simulated manual gearchange function ci ... Continue reading
Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards
Dec 18, 2024
Nineteen vehicles from 11 brands earn Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the final group of ratings for the year. The 10 winners of the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Infiniti QX60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-70 PHEV, Mercedes-Benz C ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Reports 2025 Detroit Auto Show Update
Dec 17, 2024
The Detroit Auto Show is thrilled to announce a powerful roster of 22 brands representing a wide array of vehicle segments, in addition to four exhilarating indoor track activations. Additional ultra-luxury and exotic brands will be announced soon. ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2024
For drivers thinking about going all electric, the Toyota bZ4X just made the choice even easier. ... Continue reading
Pearson Fuels Opens 400th E85 Fueling Station in California
Dec 16, 2024
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2024 -- Pearson Fuels, California's largest E85 distributor, announced today its station network has grown to 400 retail sites offering E85. ... Continue reading
2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review
Dec 16, 2024
2024 Fiat 500e Affordable, all-electric city car By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The first half of 2024 is behind us. The U.S. new-car market lost some momentum in the second quarter as affordability, elevated prices and higher borrowing costs continued to weigh on consumers. ... Continue reading
Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Achieves Historic First LNG Production
Dec 15, 2024
America's 8th LNG export facility reaches production 30 months from FID ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 14, 2024 -- Today, Venture Global announced it has reached first LNG production at the company's second facility, Plaquemines LNG, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 8-14, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
Auto Central; Louisville, Kentucky, December 15, 2024; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
EVgo Closes $1.25 Billion Guaranteed Tax Payer Loan Facility from U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 12, 2024
EVgo fast charging network to further expand across the United States. ... Continue reading
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