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
Toyota Corolla Cross Steps Its Way Onto TikTok
Jul 22, 2022
Toyota recently stepped up as the first automotive brand in the U.S. to host a vehicle giveaway dance contest on the short form, video-sharing social platform, TikTok, with the “#CorollaCrossStep Challenge.” The duet dance challenge taps into entertaining trends and an enormous TikTok community user base to promote ... Continue reading
Toyota’s Taiichi Ohno Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame
Jul 22, 2022
Taiichi Ohno, an engineer and former Toyota executive, conceived and launched the fabled Toyota Production System (TPS). TPS facilitates the production of high-quality goods in the quickest and most efficient way possible. The concept revolutionized the Japanese automotive industry, as well as manufacturing systems aro ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2022
From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. “With a strong labor market, we see no evidence in the data yet that the consumer is pulling back and sending the U.S. into a recession,” states Cox Automotive Chief ... Continue reading
Cadillac Reveals $300k CELESTIQ Show Car, Competitive to Rolls and Bentley?
Jul 22, 2022
An inspired vision of design, technology and bespoke craftsmanship previews flagship sedan Today, Cadillac unveiled the CELESTIQ show car, a vision of innovation and purpose that previews the brand’s future handcrafted and all-electric flagship sedan. Conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future and inspired by the ... Continue reading
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Review
Jul 22, 2022
Driving a new VW Phaeton brought me the kind of attention that only a trophy wife can generate from a bunch of car guys who have seen it all. During my week with the Phaeton the car served me well. As I drove the back roads of Kentucky on my favorite test drive routes…up and around…in and out of the hollers ... Continue reading
Amazon’s Custom Electric Delivery Vehicles from Rivian Start Rolling Out Across the U.S.
Jul 21, 2022
Starting today, customers across the U.S. will begin to see custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian delivering their Amazon packages, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities. ... Continue reading
Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark
Jul 21, 2022
A global high-performance icon revered by driving enthusiasts around the world, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R was revealed this evening at a special event in Los Angeles with NTT INDYCAR SERIES superstar driver Colton Herta behind the wheel. The all-new Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful model in Type R's 30-year hi ... 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
Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz Win Top J.D. Power 2022 U.S. APEAL Awards
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power today designated the Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicles in their segments in the 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The Palisade earned the top score in the Upper Midsize SUV segment, while Santa Cruz took the top spot in the Midsize Pickup seg ... Continue reading
Ford Releases New Battery Capacity Plan
Jul 21, 2022
Building on strong demand for its new EVs, Ford today announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. The company detailed its global vehi ... Continue reading
Experiences Per Mile - How You Feel Driving From Here To There
Jul 21, 2022
today, many buyers pay more attention to how many new connected experiences are possible with the technology available in their new car, rather than the engine’s horsepower, cornering abilities, or even the brand name. ... Continue reading
Welcome To America's New Normal - AAA Warns Catalytic Converter Thefts Are On the Rise
Jul 20, 2022
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the country again after initially spiking during the pandemic. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and AAA East Central is reminding motorists to take steps to protect their vehicles and catalytic converters. ... Continue reading
14% of Americans Want Their Next Vehicle to Be Electric
Jul 20, 2022
FN Media Group Presents Microsmallcap.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 -- More Americans than ever are interested in buying or leasing an electric vehicle. In a national survey from Consumer Reports, 14% of people said they would "definitely" buy or lease an electric vehicle if they were looking for a new ... Continue reading
ALCANTARA BECOMES A GERMAN CAR OF THE YEAR PROGRAM PARTNER
Jul 20, 2022
Also Unveils Projects with Lamborghini and Czinger Vehicles MILAN, July 20, 2022 -- Alcantara S.p.A. recently became an official partner of the German Car of the Year program and has unveiled interior-design projects with Lamborghini and Czinger Vehicles. The 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award program kicked off ... Continue reading
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