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The Edwin T. Meyer Awards Ceremony 2018

The Edwin T. Meyer Awards Ceremony 2018

Special Feature from Jon Rosner - The Edwin T. Meyer Automotive Design Competition Scholarship is a fun event. It is held annually at the Academy of Arts University’s extraordinary Car Museum on Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors appoints Jeff Holland as Director of Public Relations

Mitsubishi Motors appoints Jeff Holland as Director of Public Relations

CYPRESS, Calif. May 03, 2018; Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the appointment of Jeff Holland to the position of Director, Public Relations in North America. ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda CX-3 Preview

2019 Mazda CX-3 Preview

Mazda’s subcompact crossover SUV features an elegantly upgraded interior and enhanced powertrain, among other updates May 2, 2018 2019 Mazda CX-3 goes on sale later this month with a starting MSRP[1]of $20,390 Switching to an electronic parking brake allows space for a newly redesigned center console and armrest Beau ... Continue reading

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

“REG Ultra Clean Diesel significantly reduces emissions, blends easily with petroleum diesel and is one of the lowest carbon intensity fuels of any kind on the market today,” said REG’s Gary Haer, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “REG is uniquely positioned to offer this biodiesel and renewable diesel blended ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports April 2018 Sales

Mitsubishi Motors Reports April 2018 Sales

CYPRESS, Calif.--Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported April 2018 sales of 7,990, down 4.6 percent compared to April 2017. For calendar year, total sales are 43,762 up 16.6 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports April 2018 Sales

American Honda Reports April 2018 Sales

Core models Civic and CR-V remain strong with sales over 28,000 units Honda Odyssey continues to cement sales leadership in minivan segment with 21% gain Honda Pilot sales jump again in April, rising 22% Acura RDX sales increase 10.8% in April, as introduction of all-new 2019 model approaches American Honda Total 125,7 ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports April 2018 Sales Results

Mazda Reports April 2018 Sales Results

A mix of the new 2018 Mazda6, now with the option of the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T gasoline turbo engine, and the previous-generation modelled to a sales increase of 29.3 percent year-over-year (YOY), with 2,909 vehicles sold in the month of April. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary April 16-22, 2018; Cadillac Under New Management; Higher Octane Regular; Earth Day 2018; Hotcakes Selling Like Mustangs; Maybach SUV In China; Kia Tech; Toyota Tech; VW Navistar?; Electric Vehicle News; F-150 Diesel; Tesla; Fasssttt Porsche; Alfa Recall

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary April 16-22, 2018; Cadillac Under New Management; Higher Octane Regular; Earth Day 2018; Hotcakes Selling Like Mustangs; Maybach SUV In China; Kia Tech; Toyota Tech; VW Navistar?; Electric Vehicle News; F-150 Diesel; Tesla; Fasssttt Porsche; Alfa Recall

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's Take On Last weeks automotive news ... Continue reading

California Assemblyman Phil Ting Pulls State Combustion Engine Ban Proposal

California Assemblyman Phil Ting Pulls State Combustion Engine Ban Proposal

The most ambitious proposal for a statewide transition to electric vehicles has been tabled for now. Editors Note To Assemblyman Ting: Don't Be A Stupid Schmuck, It's Not A Vehicle's Engine Type, It's What Fuel Is Burned... ... Continue reading

Real-Life Plug-In Hybrid Comparison By Kelley Blue Book Editors

Real-Life Plug-In Hybrid Comparison By Kelley Blue Book Editors

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2018 -- In the world of transportation there is a major focus on the future of automotive, from autonomous vehicles to electrification. While the future isn't here yet, and pure electric and hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles have their challenges for full-time use, the present offers plug-in ... Continue reading

New 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - More For Your Money

New 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - More For Your Money

Hyundai Increases Value on New 2018 Sonata Hybrid Entry level price reduction with feature enhancements Sonata Hybrid receives extensive exterior redesign Standard Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert New available safety features include Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist Improved City and ... Continue reading

NACS: Fuel Standard and Octane Fuels Discussed at Hill Hearing

NACS: Fuel Standard and Octane Fuels Discussed at Hill Hearing

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on “High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities.” Witnesses testifying before the subcommittee included: Timothy Columbus, Counsel for NACS and SIGMA; Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy; Dan Nicholson, VP Global Propul ... Continue reading

Academy Award-Nominated Actress Margot Robbie Headlines Nissan Formula E Launch Tour Event

Academy Award-Nominated Actress Margot Robbie Headlines Nissan Formula E Launch Tour Event

Nissan completed its Formula E launch tour in Los Angeles yesterday with an event led by Margot Robbie, the company’s electric vehicle and sustainability ambassador, heralding an exciting era for Nissan as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show to high acclaim, followed ... Continue reading

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