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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate - Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is an all electric compact SUV that couples a pair of muscular electric engines with high end tech and extras and wraps them in a stylish design. ... Continue reading

MINI Sales Release

MINI Sales Release

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – October 13, 2022 – MINI USA announce updates to production in November that will bring a number of new options and features to the MINI Special Edition lineup and mark the return of equipment options, including manual transmissions, along with a simplified trim offering to the MINI lineup. En ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry Hot Topics with Center for Automotive Research President and CEO, Alan Amici

Automotive Industry Hot Topics with Center for Automotive Research President and CEO, Alan Amici

On a bi-weekly basis, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) welcomes our audience to decompress with our President and CEO, Alan Amici, as he covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry. While the biweekly newsletter primarily covers three topics, this feature story previ ... Continue reading

Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair

Center for Automotive Research Announces New Board Chair

Oct 5, 2022 | Feature Story The Center for Automotive Research is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair to the CAR Board of Directors. Dr. ... Continue reading

BIG DEAL: Toyota Offers Made In Brazil Flex-fuel "Better Than Electric" Corolla Altis, India's 1st Hybrid with flex-fuel engine 250-300 MPG of Gasoline

BIG DEAL: Toyota Offers Made In Brazil Flex-fuel "Better Than Electric" Corolla Altis, India's 1st Hybrid with flex-fuel engine 250-300 MPG of Gasoline

The sedan, imported from Toyota Brazil, is powered by flex fuel technology, which allows the engine to run on fuel blended with a higher percentage of ethanol, reducing the consumption of gasoline, along with a hybrid powertrain. ... Continue reading

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2022

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2022

Campaign Dates Announced WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2022 -- Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announces that Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 2022 will be November 6-13. ... Continue reading

Uncovering The Gas Roots of Contemporary Ethanol Opposition

Uncovering The Gas Roots of Contemporary Ethanol Opposition

Opposition to alternative fuels almost always stems from the petroleum oil industry; the controlling caste of the global energy world. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2022 Sienna minivan is available in eight trim modes, all powered by advanced hybrid systems and either front wheel drive or all wheel drive. The XSE includes navigation, 18-20 inch wheels, and an in-car intercom system to referee backseat squabbles as well as to get the attention of ear-budded family members. ... Continue reading

2022 New Car and Truck Expert Reviews

2022 New Car and Truck Expert Reviews

Spend the time to become an expert about your choices for a new vehicle. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

So much to love, but it’s like forcing a world-class sprinter to wear ski boots ... Continue reading

Tips For Buying a New Car

Tips For Buying a New Car

Are you looking for some incredible tips on buying a new car? You’ve come to the right spot! ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Hype in the Air

Hydrogen Hype in the Air

Question: do you think this statement is true? “Unlike fossil fuels, which emit planet-warming carbon dioxide when they’re burned, hydrogen mostly produces water.” Answer: false. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Newsletter October 11, 2022

Cox Automotive Newsletter October 11, 2022

Welcome to a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. It’s amazing to think we are already into the fourth quarter. ... Continue reading

Continental's New ExtremeContact Force Tire

Continental's New ExtremeContact Force Tire

Continental has recently released an all new summer ultra-high performance competiton tire for both enthusiasts and professionals. This was a joint effort with Hoosier racing tire. ... Continue reading

Honda Joins Other Car Makers Makes Major Investment to Create New Electrified Vehicle Hub

Honda Joins Other Car Makers Makes Major Investment to Create New Electrified Vehicle Hub

Honda today announced two major investments in Ohio, including $700 million to re-tool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants for production* of electric vehicles and $3.5 billion with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to establish a previously announced joint venture facility to produce the battery modules to powe ... Continue reading

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