Microsoft Joins GM And Honda to Invest More Than $2 Billion in AV Group Cruise
Jan 19, 2021
Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in AV group Cruise. This brings the valuation of Cruise to $30 billion. ... Continue reading
2020 Genesis G90 Review - Refined Luxury by Larry Nutson
Jan 19, 2021
Genesis is new, relatively speaking, when it comes to luxury automotive brands. With a bit over 21,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2019, it was Genesis’ first full year with a decent dealer network. ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2021
This 70-page deck summarizes the most significant developments in the battery industry in 2020. We intend for this report to be a comprehensive and accessible overview of the current state of battery research, industry, talent, and policy. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - January 10-16, 2021
Jan 17, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading
CLICK4 2021 Honda Ridgeline Preview
Jan 16, 2021
Redesigned Ridgeline coming to Honda dealerships starting Feb. ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2021
Along with the civil complaint, the United States has filed a consent decree, agreed to by Toyota, that resolves the government’s complaint through Toyota’s payment of a $180 million civil penalty and the imposition of injunctive relief. ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2021
Inspired by the Skills of Professional Drift Drivers, Research Seeks to Combine the Technology of Vehicle Automation with Artificial Intelligence Algorithms LOS ALTOS, Calif., (January 14, 2021) – What if every driver who ran into trouble had the instinctive reflexes of a professional race car driver and the calculat ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today that it signed an investment contract with the government of Guangdong Province to establish an offshore fuel cell system production facility in Guangzhou, China. The investment advances the Group’s global hydrogen leadership and supports its push into China’s rapidly ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2021
Fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022 but remain below 2019 peak Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review and Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) In 2020, fossil fuel production in the United States declined by an estimated 6% from the 2019 record high of 81.3 quadrillion Br ... Continue reading
Range Rover's Luxo-Muscle SUV - the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition Review by Rob Eckaus
Jan 14, 2021
The complete package when it comes to SUVs By Rob Eckaus SF Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL Never having much exposure to Land Rover except for a fun test ride last year when I was exposed to their thoughtful luxury, I was still pleasantly surprised with the snarling 2020 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. More ... Continue reading
2020 Kia Niro PHEV Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2021
Let me say right off that the Niro is the perfect size vehicle for me. It will seat four adults in comfort (five if three are on the smaller side in the rear seat). ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America announces organizational change
Jan 8, 2021
Executive Vice President Kia Motors America’s (KMA) chief operating officer and executive vice president, Bill Peffer, resigned yesterday in conjunction with his pursuit of a new opportunity in the automotive industry. Kia Motors America has not yet appointed a successor. ... Continue reading
2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring Review by Mark Fulmer
Jan 8, 2021
2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring review by Mark Fulmer The Best Seller still Rocks Even though the last three years has seen Honda's Civicclaim the crown of best selling car in America, it has not become complacent. This reliable front-runner has kept making improvements. ... Continue reading
2020 BMW X5 M Competition Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO
Jan 6, 2021
It's said that when the second car ever was made, the first thing done was race it against the first. Then the modifications began. ... Continue reading
KIA MOTORS AMERICA RECORDS HIGHEST ANNUAL RETAIL SALES TOTAL IN COMPANY HISTORY IN 2020
Jan 5, 2021
On the strength of best-ever monthly performances from the Telluride and Seltos SUVs, Kia Motors America today announced December 2020 sales of 53,764 units, a 4.9-percent increase over the same period last year. In total, Kia sold 586,105 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, with light trucks – Soul, Seltos, Sportage, Sore ... Continue reading
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