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Electric Vehicles in the U.S. Report From Auto Pacific

Electric Vehicles in the U.S. Report From Auto Pacific

Separating the hype from reality, AutoPacific analyzes extensive data from new vehicle owners, future EV intenders, industry forecasts, and market insights to create a single, authoritative source for understanding the most important automotive revolution of our time. Electric Vehicles are the single most important aut ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

* Data from AutoPacific's recent EV Study shows that customer demand for pure battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is expected to steadily rise whereas demand for traditional hybrids has continued to mostly plateau. In fact, 7% of current ICE vehicle owners intend to purchase an EV next time. ... Continue reading

Will US and China EV Emperor's New Clothes-Like Investments Join Covid To Take Down The World's Economy?

Will US and China EV Emperor's New Clothes-Like Investments Join Covid To Take Down The World's Economy?

Since last year, several major Chinese real estate developers have placed a bet on electric vehicles. They see synergies to be generated between EVs and their existing business, rather than short-term financial gains. ... Continue reading

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading

EU court adviser finds car emissions measurement defeat devices broadly illegal

EU court adviser finds car emissions measurement defeat devices broadly illegal

BRUSSELS, Sept 23, 2021; Reuters reported that software that Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) used to alter pollutant emissions based on the temperature and altitude is illegal unless it prevents potentially dangerous sudden damage to the engine, an adviser to the EU's top court said on Thursday. The finding, if confirmed by ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD - Review by David Colman + VIDEO

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD - Review by David Colman + VIDEO

The RAV4 PRIME is the best version yet of Toyota's most popular SUV. Hybrid architecture has matured so fully that high performance and ultra fuel efficiency can coexist in the same attractive package. ... Continue reading

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

It's not about reduced consumption of oil. It's about cutting total emissions from all vehicles by 50% by 2035. ... Continue reading

For 26 Years TACH Has Whipped Up On Autoweek; Road and Track; Car and Driver; Kelley; and Edmunds: The Auto Channel+ Where Size And Depth Matter!

For 26 Years TACH Has Whipped Up On Autoweek; Road and Track; Car and Driver; Kelley; and Edmunds: The Auto Channel+ Where Size And Depth Matter!

Over the past 6 years people have often asked us,What is the difference between The Auto Channel and all the other automotive web sites?; Well, three differences are our editorial concept, content integration and delivery, and the value we place on the depth, breadth and timeliness of relevant content. The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

Motor Bella Activities to Open to the Public at 9 am Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

Motor Bella Activities to Open to the Public at 9 am Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

Motor Bella, the all-new, auto-centric event, taking place at the M1 Concourse has announced that it will reopen for its planned Public Days at 9 am on Sept. 23, 2021. ... Continue reading

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

PONTIAC, Mich. September 21, 2021;While participating in the opening ceremony at Motor Bella today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation's first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. ... Continue reading

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. ... Continue reading

Helbiz Media Announces Partnership with Amazon

Helbiz Media Announces Partnership with Amazon

B media rights worldwide, and Amazon Italy, to broadcast Helbiz Live contents and the entire Italian Serie B Championship on all devices and TVs equipped with Amazon Prime Video Channels throughout Italy. Helbiz Live is an OTT service that leverages cutting-edge technologies and consolidated infrastructures to guarante ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

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 Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-Up September 12-18, 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

2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Sedan Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Sedan Review by David Colman +VIDEO

It's basic...you'll basically love it ... Continue reading

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