Letter From Europe: Mazda CX-50; Toyota Tundra (Yeehah); Lexus NX; Volvo C40 EV !
Aug 14, 2022
Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco California August 14, 2022; Since returning from Europe and my adventures with Ferrari’s new 296 things have slowed down just a little bit. Not a great deal as in quick succession I’ve had four different products from four diff ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich
Aug 8, 2022
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend which covered the electric vehicle tax credit as part of the nearly $400B over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs. The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit will be renewed in January of 2023 and last until the end of 2032. ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan
Aug 4, 2022
Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading
2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition Preview
Aug 3, 2022
Three New Offerings for Customers to Personalize CX-50 to Best Fit their Active Lifestyles On sale this fall, CX-50 Meridian Edition features exclusive 18-inch wheels and Falken all-terrain tires with a starting MSRP1 of $39,950Apex Package enhances Meridian Edition with roof platform and moreMeridian Choice Package el ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports July 2022 Sales Results
Aug 3, 2022
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total July sales of 23,393 vehicles, a decrease of 28.5 percent compared to July 2021. ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2022
Mazda Production and Sales Results for June 2022 and for January through June 2022 HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jul 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for June 2022 and for January through June 2022 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic Production(1) June 2022Mazda's domesti ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Newsletter July 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
July 26, 2022 Postal Service increases EV commitment to 40% of new delivery trucks Detroit News In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring - Electric Vehicle Technology Overview
Jul 23, 2022
But how, exactly, do electric vehicles work and what are their advantages?Let's start by considering the legacy vehicle technology: the internal combustion engine, or ICE. ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The gap between economy/range is only 7 points (on a 1,000-point scale). The drop in satisfaction with economy/range also has contributed to a one-point decline in overall new-vehicle satisfaction, the first decline since ... Continue reading
Curb side, on-street EV charging comes to Chicago.
Jul 18, 2022
Urban dwellers are good candidates to purchase or lease an all-electric vehicle, that is, a battery-electric vehicle or BEV. Why? They don’t typically drive many miles in their daily personal routine. ... Continue reading
"Unification Church" Statement on the Assassination of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Jul 10, 2022
NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 -- The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (commonly known as the "Unification Church") would like to express our shock and grief over the assassination of the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in the wake of this tragedy. ... Continue reading
Plan For Your First Road Trip In A Battery EV
Jul 9, 2022
Taking your first road trip in a plug-in electric car? Don’t sweat it. Traveling can be a breeze with a little planning. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports June Sales Results
Jul 1, 2022
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 15,130 vehicles, a decrease of 53.6 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date sales totaled 142,803 vehicles; a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Electric Drive Report
Jun 28, 2022
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
