What This Country Needs Is A Really Good Under $20,000 Car - Editorial and Review by Bruce Hotchkiss
Jul 2, 2022
Indiana governor (1909-1913) and vice president of the United States (1913-1921), Thomas Riley Marshall achieved a small measure of immortality with his quip, "What This Country Needs Is a Really Good Five-Cent Cigar." I think what this country needs is a really good car for under $20,000. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Buick and Genesis Rank Highest
Jul 1, 2022
According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today. The disruptions caused by the pandemic—supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices and personnel dislocations—contributed to vehicle problems reaching a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study. ... Continue reading
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2022
Diversity in automotive engineering, design, technology, and fuel systems, in my view, is a good thing. Hyundai's new Santa Cruz delivers on that concept with a series of distinctive features. ... Continue reading
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer
Jul 1, 2022
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The Tucson Hybrid follows the successful Hyundai strategy of of presenting unique styling, enhanced value, advanced powertrains, and safety. Even in the crowded SUV market, the Tucson competes by giving buyers some interesting design accents. ... Continue reading
The 100th Anniversary of Famed Route 66 +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2022
This story is both a trip back in time and a look ahead.Historic Route 66, which of course had one of its terminal points in Chicago, turns 100 in a few years. And an Illinois museum needs your help to celebrate the milestone. The Illinois State Museum is in Springfield – a town which Route 66 passed right through. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Electric SUV Receives 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
Jun 30, 2022
Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIC 5 (built after December 2021) has received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) designation. The significant achievement now gives Hyundai a total of nine 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Earns Highest IIHS Safety Award +VIDEO
Jun 30, 2022
The all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn either of the Institute’s two awards in 2022, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passeng ... Continue reading
China Has 65% of Public EV Charging Stations Worldwide
Jun 30, 2022
Easy accessibility to charging stations is one of the essential requirements in the global push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure; China has already taken significant strides. According to the numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2022
June 29, 2022 – A wide cross-section of Kia America’s world-class SUVs and sedans received high marks in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with the Forte topping the Compact Car segment for the fourth consecutive year. Five other Kia models – Carnival, K5, Rio, Sportage, and Telluride – each ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Cox Automotive (Not Motorsports) Report June 28, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
Atlanta June 29, 2022; Yesterday, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team held its annual Mid-Year Review conference call. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough and other members of the team shared their insights (and some music, see below) on how the first half of 2022 has unfolded for ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2022
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away on June 29, 2022, in Huntington, West Virginia, at the age of 98. President Harry S. Truman presented Williams with the Medal of Honor on White House grounds i ... Continue reading
SUBARU PRICING ON 2023 IMPREZA MODELS
Jun 28, 2022
Subaru of America, Inc., today announced pricing on the 2023 Impreza sedan and 5-door models, the only compact passenger cars in America equipped with standard all-wheel drive. Offered in four trim levels – Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited – the 2023 Impreza arrives at Subaru retailers this Fall. ... Continue reading
Keeping Up Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - June 24, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Traverse City MI June 24, 2022; Electric vehicle affordability and incentives were a hot topic this week as inflation continues to affect the cost of EVs, among other things. There were also some interesting studies from IIHS and NHTSA related to driver-assistance features in vehicles. ... Continue reading
Radford Type 62-2 Declared Winner of Michelin Showstopper Award at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jun 28, 2022
Radford’s coachbuilt Lotus Type 62-2 has won the Michelin Showstopper Award at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The prestigious accolade, voted for by the public, comes after the car made its global dynamic debut at the global event in front of thousands of fans. ... Continue reading
2022 Honda Civic Sedan Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer
Jun 28, 2022
New for the 2022 Civic Sport: a smooth exterior redesign, a refined and up-scaled interior, enhanced safety systems, MPG of 31 city and 39 highway 36 combined, and a base price of 21K ... Continue reading
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