2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson
Nov 17, 2021
2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid A true big family sedan By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Last year was tough on the auto industry due to the Covid pandemic. However, car brands are now enjoying sales increases in 2021. ... Continue reading
LA AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCES “THE ZEVAS” EV AWARD WINNERS
Nov 16, 2021
announced the winners for its inaugural zero-emission vehicle awards program—THE ZEVAS™—powered by Electrify America, the nation’s largest open ultra-fast DC charging network. ... Continue reading
California Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030...Delusinarians
Nov 16, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 -- According to a new poll commissioned by Coltura, 62% of California voters support a policy that would require all new cars sold to be electric by 2030 to reduce air pollution, combat climate change, create jobs, and keep energy dollars in the state. ... Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report Announces the Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards
Nov 16, 2021
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2021 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled its Best Vehicle Brand awards and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program award for 2022. ... Continue reading
New-Vehicles Sales Satisfaction Rankings Unchanged from Year Ago, J.D. Power Finds
Nov 16, 2021
customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience holds steady year over year, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, SM released today. ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2021
In our Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast that solar will account for 4% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021 and 5% in 2022. ... Continue reading
Just Delivered Lucid Air EV Named Motortrend Car Of The Year - Huh!
Nov 15, 2021
MotorTrend announced today that the Lucid Air has won the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year, the first instance in which the initial product from a new automotive brand has been awarded the “Golden Calipers.”MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award is considered one of the most prestigious in the automotive industry. The ... Continue reading
The End Of The Internal Combustion Engine? Really? SPECIAL GUEST EDITORIAL
Nov 15, 2021
There is an article in this month’s (January 2020) Fortune magazine, an opinion piece by Christina Figueres, that is titled “WE’LL WITNESS THE END OF THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE ERA” in the 2020s . That’s a pretty bold statement. And it’s not one I agree with. ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2021
In efforts to realize carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularize the use of next-generation biodiesel fuels and will participate in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama to be held at the Okayama International Circuit on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday Nov. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up November 14, 2021
Nov 14, 2021
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
Lazy Man's Guide to Understanding the Global Warming Hoax
Nov 14, 2021
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL As I've stated elsewhere, I'm not a scientist so I have to carefully read through and watch and listen and then go back and do it again. And not being a scientist means that I can't then turn around and relate the details to your in highfalutin technic ... Continue reading
Hyundai Retro EV Model Tribute to Original Grandeur Flagship Sedan with Heritage Series EV
Nov 12, 2021
November 12 2021 To celebrate Grandeur’s 35th anniversary, Hyundai designers gave the boxy original a retro-futuristic makeover to find new inspiration for the future First generation of Grandeur reborn with an all-electric powertrain, Parametric Pixel exterior and sound architecture interior while keeping the 1980s ... Continue reading
Fuel Retailers Applaud Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Nov 12, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6, 2021 -- NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) applauded Congress for passing the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), H.R. 3684, which ensures a long-term plan for t ... Continue reading
Plus Selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for the Volume Production of Autonomous Trucks
Nov 12, 2021
Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, has selected Aeva , a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, to supply automotive grade long-range 4D LiDAR for the production of driver-in and fully autonomous trucks powered by the PlusDrive system. ... Continue reading
Kandi America Introduces the K32 Luxury Off-road Electric UTV
Nov 10, 2021
he U.S. subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), an international automotive and powersports manufacturer, today introduced its first off-road all-electric dual motor 4-wheel drive UTV, the K32. ... Continue reading
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