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Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Washington, DC February 15, 2022; All-electric vehicles (EVs) now account for fewer of the dozen greenest cars available, partly because of a shift toward larger and heavier EVs that are less environmentally friendly, according to this year’s GreenerCars ratings, released today by the American Council for an Energy-E ... Continue reading

Fisker Inc. Now Accepting Reservations for Its Second Product, the Revolutionary Fisker PEAR

Fisker Inc. Now Accepting Reservations for Its Second Product, the Revolutionary Fisker PEAR

Under $30k. The all-electric Fisker PEAR blends sustainability, technology, and design into a digitally connected, compact, five-passenger urban EV. Featuring intuitive controls, sporty driving, clever storage, and a focus on industry firsts, the Fisker PEAR will start at $29,900 before taxes and incentives in the US. ... Continue reading

2021 Ram 1500 TRX - Review by Larry Nutson

2021 Ram 1500 TRX - Review by Larry Nutson

The American horsepower war and the American pickup war have become one, so to speak. Ram has answered Ford’s F-150 Raptor with the new 1500 TRX that features a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 that makes 702-hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque. ... Continue reading

2023 Acura Integra Available for Pre-Order Starting Next Month

2023 Acura Integra Available for Pre-Order Starting Next Month

February 14, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif.; The next generation 2023 Acura Integra marks the return of an iconic nameplate to the Acura lineup and, beginning March 10, prospective Integra buyers can get on the list to be among the first to reserve* a limited number of production units when the model goes on-sale this sprin ... Continue reading

Ford Claims Top Spot in Shopping Consideration, Lexus Pulls Ahead of BMW with Tesla Hot on Heels, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report

Ford Claims Top Spot in Shopping Consideration, Lexus Pulls Ahead of BMW with Tesla Hot on Heels, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2022 -- When it comes to the leading automotive brands, the list of who's hot and who's not has significantly changed, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ Report for Q4 2021. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

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-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study - Korean Auto Manufacturers Lead the Way in Vehicle Dependability

J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study - Korean Auto Manufacturers Lead the Way in Vehicle Dependability

Korean auto brands Kia, Genesis and Hyundai earn three of the top four rankings in the newly redesigned J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. Buick and Toyota also make the list of the brands with the fewest reported problems after three years of ownership. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Toyota, Volvo, Audi, Lexus, Kia, MINI and Jaguar, Whew.

Letter From Europe; Toyota, Volvo, Audi, Lexus, Kia, MINI and Jaguar, Whew.

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Back in California this month. With I-80 to the Sierras closed and San Francisco pretty well saturated my transport for the week could not have been more perfect. ... Continue reading

Toyota On Track For Their Future Fuel Choice Models - Toyota manufacturing plants receive $90 million, to boost hybrid vehicle transaxle and engine capacity

Toyota On Track For Their Future Fuel Choice Models - Toyota manufacturing plants receive $90 million, to boost hybrid vehicle transaxle and engine capacity

Two Toyota manufacturing plants receive $90 million, boost hybrid transaxle and engine capacity BUFFALO, W.Va. (Feb. ... Continue reading

Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Wins 2022 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility

Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Wins 2022 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Large Utility

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2022 -- First-ever three-row Jeep® Grand Cherokee recognized for its exceptional customer experience Grand Cherokee L models deliver an unmatched combination of 4x4 capability, premium styling and craftsmanship, and an impressive lineup of advanced safety and technology features The all-n ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Awards 2022 Kia Carnival as Family Vehicle of the Year and 2022 Genesis GV70 as Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year

Midwest Automotive Media Association Awards 2022 Kia Carnival as Family Vehicle of the Year and 2022 Genesis GV70 as Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year

CHICAGO--Today at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show Media preview, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) named the 2022 Kia Carnival as its 12th annual Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2022 Genesis GV70 as the winner of the fourth annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award. To qualify for the award, vehicles ... Continue reading

Powering Chicago is the Premier Sponsor of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Powering Chicago is the Premier Sponsor of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2022 -- Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), is announcing its premier sponsorship of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Preview Of Nissan's New Vehicles Revealed at 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Preview Of Nissan's New Vehicles Revealed at 2022 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO February 10, 2022– Nissan is bringing a truckload of Southern California vibes to the 2022 Chicago Auto Show with a trio of custom Frontier trucks created by its San Diego-based design team. The three Nissan Design America (NDA) project trucks are based on the 2022 Frontier, which is available now at Nissan d ... Continue reading

Extreme Adventure Special-Edition 2022 Ford Bronco With Everglades Trim Preview +VIDEO

Extreme Adventure Special-Edition 2022 Ford Bronco With Everglades Trim Preview +VIDEO

2022 Ford Bronco® Everglades™ special edition SUV is made for customers who want to venture deep into the wild with the assurance of a factory-installed snorkel, integrated 10,000-pound ZEON 10-S WARN® winch* and Sasquatch™ Package Class-exclusive* Ford-designed snorkel with quick-swap, reversible air vent helps ... Continue reading

Jeep® Grand Cherokee L With New Limited Black Package to Debut at 2022 Chicago Auto Show

Jeep® Grand Cherokee L With New Limited Black Package to Debut at 2022 Chicago Auto Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2022 -- New Limited Black Package for the 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L pairs legendary Jeep 4x4 capability with unique Gloss Black exterior accents and features for a unique blacked-out appearance Limited Black Package is now available for order at local Jeep dealers The new 2022 Jeep® Gr ... Continue reading

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