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Montreal will host the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in 2017

Montreal will host the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in 2017

MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2016 -- After a memorable event in Chengdu in 2014, the next global event focused on sustainable mobility will be held in Montreal, Canada's largest metropolis, on June 13, 14 and 15, 2017. ... Continue reading

Michigan In Slugfest With California - SAVE Act Spurs GM To Build and Test Autonomous Vehicles In Michigan

Michigan In Slugfest With California - SAVE Act Spurs GM To Build and Test Autonomous Vehicles In Michigan

DETROIT December 15, 2016; On the heels of the signing of the SAVE Act legislation to support autonomous vehicle testing and deployment in Michigan, General Motors will immediately begin testing autonomous vehicles on public roads. GM also announced it will produce the next generation of its autonomous test vehicles at ... Continue reading

Americans Celebrate Trump Victory and New Optimism With Holiday Travel to Reach the Highest Level on Record, According to AAA

Americans Celebrate Trump Victory and New Optimism With Holiday Travel to Reach the Highest Level on Record, According to AAA

More than 103 million Americans—the most on record—are expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to AAA. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe December 2016: Infiniti Q60 Cubana Ole', F-1 Ford Ferrari, Holiday Greetings

Letter From Europe December 2016: Infiniti Q60 Cubana Ole', F-1 Ford Ferrari, Holiday Greetings

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Chnanel NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: First of all, Happy Holiday's, this is my 25th holiday month with The Auto Channel and 20th year of sharing my Letter From Europe with millions of fellow TACH'ers. Lots has changed in the past 25 years but more has stayed the ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 5-11, 2016; Trump's Oil-Man EPA Chief; FCA: CES YES, NAIAS NO; Toyota Lexus NAIAS YES; 450 HP 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor; VW Diesel Cheating (of Course)

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 5-11, 2016; Trump's Oil-Man EPA Chief; FCA: CES YES, NAIAS NO; Toyota Lexus NAIAS YES; 450 HP 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor; VW Diesel Cheating (of Course)

* President-elect Donald Trump will pick an ardent opponent of President Barack Obama's measures to stem climate change to head the Environmental Protection Agency, according to media reports. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has enraged environmental activists, but he fits with the Republican president-elect's ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 10, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 10, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 10, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern) ... Continue reading

Royal Caribbean International Opens Sailings to Cuba

Royal Caribbean International Opens Sailings to Cuba

MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2016 -- Salsa music, dominoes, Mojitos and historic Havana neighborhoods are easier to reach than ever before for guests on Royal Caribbean International. ... Continue reading

What's Driving Driverless Cars: Data

What's Driving Driverless Cars: Data

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2016 -- Auto and tech companies are coming together to put driverless cars on the road. ... Continue reading

6 to 15 Passenger 2017 New Vehicles - Perfect For Large Families Or Those With Lots Of Friends

6 to 15 Passenger 2017 New Vehicles - Perfect For Large Families Or Those With Lots Of Friends

Over the years one of The Auto Channel's most popular pages has been a short cut to 6-9 passenger vehicles. All of the main stream media talk of a ... Continue reading

Infiniti Brings Q60 To Havana; First New American Spec'd Car In Cuba in 58 Years +VIDEO

Infiniti Brings Q60 To Havana; First New American Spec'd Car In Cuba in 58 Years +VIDEO

Alfonso Albaisa, INFINITI executive design director, took an all-new INFINITI Q60 to Havana – the first U.S.-spec car registered in Cuba in 58 years – to trace his roots back to his parents' birthplace. ... Continue reading

Hey Man, California Tackles the New DUI Marijuana and Prescription Drugs +VIDEO

Hey Man, California Tackles the New DUI Marijuana and Prescription Drugs +VIDEO

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Every driver knows that alcohol-impaired, or "drunk", driving is dangerous and has steep consequences. Drunk driving killed 1,155 people on California roadways in 2014 alone. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 28-December 4, 2016; Car Sales, Barra and Chao Trumped; New Car Transaction Price UP!; Connected Car Privacy; Pacifica 84 eMPG;Ferrari Hybrid; Caddy Racer; Ford Recalls, Ford Fiesta Stouter

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 28-December 4, 2016; Car Sales, Barra and Chao Trumped; New Car Transaction Price UP!; Connected Car Privacy; Pacifica 84 eMPG;Ferrari Hybrid; Caddy Racer; Ford Recalls, Ford Fiesta Stouter

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 28-December 4, 2016; Barra and Chao Trumped; New Car Transaction Price UP!; Connected Car Privacy; Pacifica 84 eMPG;Ferrari Hybrid; Caddy Racer; Ford Recalls, Ford Fiesta Stouter ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Preview By Steve Purdy

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Preview By Steve Purdy

2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME Preview by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Toyota’s Prius has been the top selling car – not just the top selling hybrid, but the top selling car in California for many of the past few years. It continues to dominate the hybrid sedan segment selling way more than any of its many ... Continue reading

Survey Shows Self-Driving Cars Could Make You Happier

Survey Shows Self-Driving Cars Could Make You Happier

COLOGNE, Germany, November 29, 2016 -- - Survey of 5,000 adults reveals how people would pass time in self-driving cars - Relaxing and enjoying the view are top choice for four out of five Europeans - Most would catch up with loved ones, surf the net, tuck into a meal - Self-driving cars seen as best for going out for ... Continue reading

European Brands Buy Into EV Potential Building High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe

European Brands Buy Into EV Potential Building High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe

Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick buildup of a sizable number of stations to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. ... Continue reading

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