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Lexus Newly Redesigned LX 600 for 2023 +VIDEO

Lexus Newly Redesigned LX 600 for 2023 +VIDEO

Redesigned from the ground up for the 2022 model year, the 2023 LX 600 builds upon that success with customer-driven updates to the flagship SUV. ... Continue reading

KIA Will Give Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrade, Police Gives Steering Wheel Lock In Atlanta August 12, 2023

KIA Will Give Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrade, Police Gives Steering Wheel Lock In Atlanta August 12, 2023

Atlanta Police Department to also Provide Free Steering Wheel Locks August 12, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EDT at the Atlanta Civic Center No appointment necessary for eligible Kia owners Kia owners can confirm eligibility for the anti-theft software upgrade or order a steering wheel lock ... Continue reading

2024 KIA Sportage Prices and Options

2024 KIA Sportage Prices and Options

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 – The 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior safety additions. ... Continue reading

It's official, Leicester, Belfast and Norwich are the Car Envy capitals of the UK

It's official, Leicester, Belfast and Norwich are the Car Envy capitals of the UK

New research has revealed the city is THE nation’s hotspot for car envy - with 58 percent of residents admitting they suffer from car envy at least some of the time. ... Continue reading

2023 Nissan Altima Boasts Refreshed Design and More Tech

2023 Nissan Altima Boasts Refreshed Design and More Tech

Altima brings an exceptional level of advanced technology to its segment – including available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive1, ProPILOT Assist2 and standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technologies3. ... Continue reading

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Announce Multi-Decade Partnership

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Announce Multi-Decade Partnership

The partnership will focus on sustainable mobility, hydrogen economy, and workforce development. Hyundai is currently building a new $5.54 billion EV manufacturing plant in Georgia. Athletics cooperation includes field-naming recognition at Bobby Dodd Stadium. THE FLATS , Aug. 8, 2023 – Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor ... Continue reading

Official Nissan Titan Future

Official Nissan Titan Future

Nashville TN, August 8, 2023; Production of the Nissan TITAN is scheduled to end summer 2024 at our Canton plant in Mississippi. Under Nissan's Ambition 2030 vision of an electrified future, we are accelerating the process of transforming the Canton plant with the latest in EV manufacturing technology. ... Continue reading

BMW Showcases the Future of M at Monterey Car Wee

BMW Showcases the Future of M at Monterey Car Wee

Building on the success of the i4 M50 and iX M60 is the latest addition to the electrified M Performance collection: the 590-horsepower 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive makes its North American debut simultaneously at the BMW Championship PGA golf tournament in Illinois and at Legends of the Autobahn. ... Continue reading

GM Makes Vehicle-to-Home Bidirectional Charging Technology Available Across Portfolio of Upcoming Ultium-based EVs

GM Makes Vehicle-to-Home Bidirectional Charging Technology Available Across Portfolio of Upcoming Ultium-based EVs

The first vehicles to receive the technology include the previously announced 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, followed by the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ and the upcoming Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, which will be revealed on Aug. ... Continue reading

HAGERTY BRINGS CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE BACK TO THE D

HAGERTY BRINGS CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE BACK TO THE D

The event is scheduled for September 22 and 23, 2023. Each day features a series of different activities and displays with Friday’s events focused on family. ... Continue reading

As America becomes a nation of old cars, mechanics and the aftermarket may see boom times, according to S&P Global Mobility

As America becomes a nation of old cars, mechanics and the aftermarket may see boom times, according to S&P Global Mobility

With a record-high average vehicle age in the US, the aftermarket is likely to see robust growth in repair and maintenance work, as older cars will see even more miles driven than traditionally expected, according to analysis by S&P Global Mobility. Two years of short supply of new vehicles has driven consumers into th ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY August 7, 2023

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY August 7, 2023

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Stingray Karaoke Signs Global Deal with BYD

Stingray Karaoke Signs Global Deal with BYD

today announced a global deal with BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, to bring its popular Stingray Karaoke product to their cars around the world. BYD will incorporate Stingray’s interactive and engaging Karaoke product as an embedded app in their popular models sold across a d ... Continue reading

Direct Motorist Education: GM Launches Effort to Bring Assisted Driving Benefits Directly to Consumers

Direct Motorist Education: GM Launches Effort to Bring Assisted Driving Benefits Directly to Consumers

DETROIT 2023-07-28 – Today General Motors launched “Hands Free, Eyes On,” a consumer education program to encourage consumer confidence in the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of GM’s larger commitment to the safe deployment of these technologies, like Super Cruise. To avoid concern and ... Continue reading

Pony.ai and Toyota to Form Joint Venture to Advance Mass Production of L4 Autonomous Vehicles

Pony.ai and Toyota to Form Joint Venture to Advance Mass Production of L4 Autonomous Vehicles

The Pony.ai and Toyota joint venture will enable the full commercialization of autonomous mobility FREMONT, Calif. August 04, 2023; Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving company, held a joint venture signing ceremony today with Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

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