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American Ethanol (Etanōru) Going To Rescue Japan - So Why Doesn't The Swamp Let Ethanol Solve America's Manufactured Fuel Crisis?

American Ethanol (Etanōru) Going To Rescue Japan - So Why Doesn't The Swamp Let Ethanol Solve America's Manufactured Fuel Crisis?

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. officials are touting bioethanol in Japan, which trails other nations on using the green fuel made from corn and other crops. The U.S. is a top grower of corn, and an embassy official said the U.S. would be “a reliable supplier” of bioethanol. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Review a good looking affordable car that is fun to drive. ... Continue reading

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

October 6, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. First full-electric Honda SUV designed at the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles launching in 2024 Prologue will complement Honda’s light truck lineup, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, offering generous passenger and cargo space All-new CR-V hybrid launching this Octo ... Continue reading

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

If the Vanderhall, three-wheel autocycles weren’t parked next to the bar/coffee shop in the hallway inside the Huntington Center (formerly Cobo Hall) visitors might overlook the trio of vehicles inconspicuously parked there. No signage. ... Continue reading

Promoting cars with inflatable objects is just ducky

Promoting cars with inflatable objects is just ducky

By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central Detroit Car September 30, 2022; Auto dealers who have used inflatable dinosaurs, King Kong, Frankenstein and more have inspired this year’s Detroit Auto Show to add the world’s largest rubber duck to its roster of entertainment sources. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Nice design and roomy, but it doesn't get you there quick enough ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Yes, this years limited edition of the Lexus IS 500 has re-activated one of its veteran players - the legendary V8. It is limited in the sense that only 500 will be made and only for the North American market. The baritonal rumble is still there, growling out "Hey Look at me!" as one pulls into a gas station for the se ... Continue reading

Peugeot Electrifies Europe - Coming To America?

Peugeot Electrifies Europe - Coming To America?

PEUGEOT will have the widest electric offer in Europe available in 2023 • ALLURE: All PEUGEOTs will be available with electrified powertrains from 2023! • ALLURE: PEUGEOT offers the widest range of electric mobility solutions in Europe, • EXCELLENCE: New hybrid engine for the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008, • EXCELLENCE ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record September and Q3 2022 Retail Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record September and Q3 2022 Retail Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record September and Q3 2022 Retail Sales October 3 2022 Q3 Total Sales Increased 3%; Hyundai Sets New All-Time Q3 Retail Sales Record September Total Sales up 11%; Best September Retail Sales Best-Ever Q3 Total and Retail Sales for Elantra HEV, IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe PHEV and Tucso ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports 3Q 2022 North America Sales

Toyota Reports 3Q 2022 North America Sales

Year-to-date electrified vehicle sales including battery, fuel cells, hybrids and plug-in hybrids represent nearly one-quarter of total volume • Sequoia hybrid now on sale at dealerships; 21 electrified vehicle options between both Toyota and Lexus brands, the most among any automaker • By end of 2022, TMNA will in ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors 3Q US Sales 2022

Mitsubishi Motors 3Q US Sales 2022

Outlander CYTD sales up 43.3% Eclipse Cross marks best-ever September and best Q3 retail-only sales, up 20.5% CYTD Port and dealership closures due to Hurricane Ian further tighten supply amidst ongoing industry-wide supply constraints All-new 2023 Outlander PHEV, starting at $39,845, garners early praise Mitsubishi Mo ... Continue reading

Auto Loan Interest Rates Climb to Highest Level Since 2019 in Q3, According to Edmunds.com

Auto Loan Interest Rates Climb to Highest Level Since 2019 in Q3, According to Edmunds.com

Consumers are digging deeper into their pockets to finance new vehicles, according to car shopping editors. ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary October 3, 2022

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary October 3, 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

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