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Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research

This week, EV batteries were a topic of focus as we saw significant investments in domestic battery production in the US and news regarding battery recycling. There were also some interesting developments in the autonomous truck space. ... Continue reading

Jiffy Lube Goes Under the Hood in Biometric Study to Uncover the Emotional Impact That the State of Vehicles Has on Participants' Well-Being

Jiffy Lube Goes Under the Hood in Biometric Study to Uncover the Emotional Impact That the State of Vehicles Has on Participants' Well-Being

Jiffy Lube ,unveiled research from a first-of-its kind study in the industry that used neuroscience and quantitative research to understand how the state of drivers' vehicles can affect how they feel about them. The study revealed that a well-cared for car, one free of damage, engine issues and dirt and debris, can be ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe From California - 29th annual media days of the Western Automotive Journalists Group

Letter From Europe From California - 29th annual media days of the Western Automotive Journalists Group

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel Half Moon Bay CA May 12, 2022; There is an old saying along the lines of “The right crowd and no crowding“ which neatly sums up the tests of 22 vehicles in California’s Half Moon Bay. For me there two stars of the show-the astonishing ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry Nightshade Special Edition Official Close-up Look

2023 Toyota Camry Nightshade Special Edition Official Close-up Look

One of the longest-running nameplates in the auto industry, and with 20 straight years as America’s #1 selling midsize sedan, the 2023 Camry keeps things rolling with a refreshed Nightshade Special Edition. The Camry was among the first Toyota models to offer the distinctive Nightshade edition, a factory designer pac ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) May 16,2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) May 16,2022

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

Electric Grid Not Ready For BEV Onslaught

Electric Grid Not Ready For BEV Onslaught

May 12 (Reuters) - After decades of struggle, the U.S. is raising hopes for the fight against ICE powered vehicles. All this progress, however, could be derailed without a massive overhaul of America’s antiquated electric infrastructure – a task some industry experts say requires more than $2 trillion. Will EV owne ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 8-14, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 8-14, 2022

Full versions of today's news nuggets along with thousands of pages of relevant news and opinions, information stored in a million-page library published and indexed on The Auto Channel during the past 25 years ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Sienna - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Toyota Sienna - Review by Larry Nutson

The Family Adventure Wagon ... Continue reading

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Takes Family Vehicle of Texas, Green Vehicle of Texas Awards at TAWA Auto Roundup

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Takes Family Vehicle of Texas, Green Vehicle of Texas Awards at TAWA Auto Roundup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12, 2022 -- The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid claimed multiple victories at the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA) Auto Roundup, held April 25-26 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, earning prestigious Family Vehicle of Texas honors for the sixth consecutive year, as well winning th ... Continue reading

All-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (Phev) Breaks Cover At 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show

All-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (Phev) Breaks Cover At 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show

FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 12, 2022 -- Since the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) launched in 2017 as a 2018 model, the vehicle has reinforced its credentials as the best-selling PHEV sport-utility vehicle in the world. In the U.S., the vehicle quickly found sales success across Minnesota's capital ... Continue reading

Complete Official 682 Horsepower Cadillac Escalade-V Car-Guy Preview

Complete Official 682 Horsepower Cadillac Escalade-V Car-Guy Preview

Detroit May 11, 2022; Today, Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac. ... Continue reading

KIA EV6 NAMED U.S. NEWS 2022 'BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE'

KIA EV6 NAMED U.S. NEWS 2022 'BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE'

Experts selected EV6 for its modern, spacious interior and advanced safety technology Kia's first dedicated EV continues to earn accolades within months of launch IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2022 -- The 2022 Kia EV6 has been named to the list of "Best Hybrid and Electric Cars" by U.S. News & World Report. The EV6 beat out ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Telluride Road Test Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Kia Telluride Road Test Review by Larry Nutson

Kia America wrapped up the first four months of 2022 with the historic registration of its 10 millionth sale in the US since deliveries to buyers began in 1993. New electrified and electric vehicles are getting lots of attention with more and more new vehicle buyers interested in buying one. ... Continue reading

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