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Published Twenty Years Ago Today: Survey Says Fuel Efficiency a Key Factor in Car Shopping - Is This Just PC Drivel?

Published Twenty Years Ago Today: Survey Says Fuel Efficiency a Key Factor in Car Shopping - Is This Just PC Drivel?

Do you think that fuel economy is a factor in determining which car to buy? We at TACH believe that it could be a tie breaker and that everything is equal. Lets see this SUV gets 6 mpg and this one 8 mpg, although I really like the other I can get 2 extra MPG with this baby...dream on folks...if MPG really mattered we ... Continue reading

Corporate Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

Corporate Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas (June 30, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and building where it sells, and prepare for the future of mobility. The following Research & Development, Manufacturing and Product ... Continue reading

National Corvette Museum Opens an American Love Affair: "70 Years of Corvette"

National Corvette Museum Opens an American Love Affair: "70 Years of Corvette"

BOWLING GREEN, KY, June 29, 2023 – On National Corvette Day, the National Corvette Museum will open a new exhibit that explores the history, passion, and special connection between America and its favorite sports car. The new exhibit features an unprecedented collection of award-winning Corvettes from all around the ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 14 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Transportation News: 14 Stories You Need to See

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

Mid Week Auto News Round Up

Mid Week Auto News Round Up

“Things are not getting worse” was the overarching theme heard during the Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

WASHINGTON, May 9 David Shepardson reporting; Reuters said that automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S. targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year

Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year

June 28, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai IONIC 6 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. This marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won Car and Driver’s EV of the Year award with the IONIC 5 winning in 2022. ... Continue reading

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

Files Complaint Against Foxconn that Details Fraud, Bad Faith and Repeated Contractual Breaches Leading to Value Destruction Commences Comprehensive Sale Process for Endurance Truck and Related EV Assets Files Chapter 11 to Implement Restructuring in Efficient Manner Company is Debt-Free and Continues to Operate with S ... Continue reading

No California Traffic For Alef - First Car Certified to Fly

No California Traffic For Alef - First Car Certified to Fly

Alef flying car receives limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification Alef unveiled its "Model A" flying car in October 2022 and has since received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies Alef's flying car is both road drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Alef is taking ... Continue reading

BMW Model Updates for Spring 2023

BMW Model Updates for Spring 2023

4 Series and M4 will feature BMW Curved Display and BMW Operating System 8. New Highway Assistant for X7 and iX offers attentive hands-free driving up to 85 mph. ... Continue reading

Algae Products Market worth $7.3 billion by 2028 (Without Ethanol) - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Algae Products Market worth $7.3 billion by 2028 (Without Ethanol) - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, June 22, 2023 -- The algae products market is estimated at USD 5.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2028 according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets™. Algae products have diverse applications across various industries, including food a ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 2023

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 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

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among 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

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading

Hagerty Raises $105 Million in Capital from Strategic Investors

Hagerty Raises $105 Million in Capital from Strategic Investors

Hagerty, Inc. , an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market, today announced that the company is raising $105 million in capital from existing strategic investors including State Farm, Markel Group and the Hagerty family. ... Continue reading

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