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“Do Not Drive” Warning; Dodge Airbags May Kill You

“Do Not Drive” Warning; Dodge Airbags May Kill You

NHTSA is urging ALL vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners need to contact their dealership to schedule a FREE repair as soon as possible and follow any warnings from the vehicle manufacturer. ... Continue reading

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT and Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT and Bolt EUV Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I am getting some much needed experience with EVs, four in two months including two Chevy Bolts. Like "normal" cars, EVs come in different sizes. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer

First reaction from middle aged mom: "Thank God it's not just another black, white, or silver car!" No it is not. This XSE trim of the popular SUV gets a bold new color and style in Calvary Blue with a black roof. Couple that with a solid build, a comfortable interior and ride and this RAV got raves from passengers all ... Continue reading

EV-Motoring: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

EV-Motoring: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV - Chicagoland Review by Larry Nutson

The Mazda MX-30 EV is an entirely new subcompact crossover utility vehicle (UV) that’s battery powered. Yes, the MX-30 EV is all-electric and it’s Mazda’s first foray into the electric vehicle space. ... Continue reading

Kyocera Develops World’s First* Automotive Night Vision System with White and Near-Infrared Light Diodes Integrated into a Single GaN Laser Device

Kyocera Develops World’s First* Automotive Night Vision System with White and Near-Infrared Light Diodes Integrated into a Single GaN Laser Device

Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto) announced today that it has developed an Automotive Night Vision System that can accurately identify collision-risk objects in low-visibility driving conditions, such as at night, or in rain, snow, fog, or smoke. The system is expected to reduce traffic accidents and prom ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Industry Update

Cox Automotive Industry Update

The fact that October new-vehicle sales were notably higher than they were one year ago is hardly a surprise, as the market in October 2021 was historically bad, thanks to historically low inventory. One year on, inventory levels are improving and, so too, are vehicle sales. ... Continue reading

THE MOODSTERS EMBRACE 'THE FORGOTTEN GRIEVERS'--YOUNG PEOPLE--AS NOVEMBER MARKS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS MONTH

THE MOODSTERS EMBRACE 'THE FORGOTTEN GRIEVERS'--YOUNG PEOPLE--AS NOVEMBER MARKS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS MONTH

The Evidence-Based Characters Illuminate the Complex Landscape of Emotions for Children Coping with Grief and Loss NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 -- The Moodsters© and their creator, Denise Daniels, RN, MS, are focused year-round on all the emotions that young children feel. ... Continue reading

Climate Change Alarmism Is No Friend to Ethanol

Climate Change Alarmism Is No Friend to Ethanol

Since at least 2009, I've been cautioning against using catastrophic man-made climate change as a tool or excuse for why America and most other nations should be adopting strong ethanol fuel programs. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles powered by all Solid State Batteries are still 10 years away from mass production, says StoreDot

Electric Vehicles powered by all Solid State Batteries are still 10 years away from mass production, says StoreDot

Pioneer of extreme fast charge kosher battery technology, StoreDot, says that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

EV Motoring: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I'll get this out of the way right up front and once only - I don't like calling a 4-door vehicle "Mustang". ... Continue reading

Discussing C.A.R. Hot Auto Topics With Alan Amici

Discussing C.A.R. Hot Auto Topics With Alan Amici

Auto industry Q3 Earnings made headlines this last week as many continue to watch for signs of potential weakening of consumer demand. We also saw significant developments in the global EV space as investments and international expansion persist. ... Continue reading

New Product Awards @ SEMA 2022

New Product Awards @ SEMA 2022

SEMA ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2022) -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners this morning at the 2022 SEMA Show. ... Continue reading

Toyota@2022 SEMA

Toyota@2022 SEMA

Toyota returns to the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show with a new, expanded display, the most showcase vehicles ever, a laser focus on the aftermarket industry, on- and off-road performance and adventure and new initiatives for off-the-grid explorers and those who love to accessorize their Toyo ... Continue reading

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