News By Topic: New Vehicles

Cummins Completes Acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems

Apr 14, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that it has closed on its acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS) from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. Jacobs Vehicle Systems is a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop and thermal management technologies. The addition of JVS brings new technolo ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX over 1,000 km on one battery charge

Apr 13, 2022

Apr 13, 2022 – Stuttgart/Cassis The VISION EQXX from Mercedes-Benz has now taken on the roads of Europe and has demonstrated its outstanding range and efficiency. Traveling from Sindelfingen across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of Cassis on the Côte d'Azur, it effortlessly covered more than 1 ... Continue reading

Chrysler Reveal of Chrysler Airflow Graphite Concept at 2022 New York International Auto Show

Apr 13, 2022

April 13, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler today unveiled a Graphite variation of its all-electric Airflow Concept at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle

Apr 13, 2022

All-electric bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers this Spring EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles per charge for XLE FWD Bold, SUV design with premium finishes Impressive AWD capability with X-MODE® system Accelerating Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2022) – The all-el ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE - 2023 Hyundai Palisade to Debut at New York International Auto Show +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2022

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade world debut will take place at the New York International Auto Show on April 13 at 9:45AM ET (6:45AM PT). Watch it all right here on The Auto Channel. NEW YORK - April 13, 2022: The design of the 2023 Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV. ... Continue reading

The Moral Case for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) Powered By Ethanol +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2022

Efficiency, capability, accessibility, affordability, and clean mobility - even cleaner than electric motors! By Marc J. Rauch - Author of The Ethanol Papers* Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ... Continue reading

Electric Drive Transportation Association Newsletter

Apr 12, 2022

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

Apr 12, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Like Tiger Woods at the Masters, the retail vehicle market is showing some progress in April, with both new and used sales gaining momentum last week. ... Continue reading

Hyundai News: First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid Rolling Off Line

Apr 12, 2022

Santa Fe Hybrid to Begin Production in October 2022 MONTGOMERY, Ala., The Santa Fe Hybrid will join the Elantra sedan, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on the Montgomery assembly line. ... Continue reading

Honda Introduces Their Electric Future + VIDEO

Apr 12, 2022

April 11, 2022 — TOKYO, Japan Honda will strive to transform its business portfolio by shifting focus from non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to recurring business in which Honda continues to offer various services and value to its customers after the sale through Honda products that combine hardware and ... Continue reading

2023 Honda HR-V Inside Story +VIDEO

Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Sporty and versatile, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V is just the right size for young, active buyers looking for a fun driving experience and enough space and utility for an adventurous lifestyle. ... Continue reading

Volta Study Reveals Broader Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption Depends On Conveniently-located EV Chargers Placed Where Drivers Already Go

Apr 12, 2022

Visibility Is Key: Nearly half (42%) of Americans have never seen an EV charging station, and over a quarter (27%) of EV intenders still have not Convenience Is A Must, Not A Luxury: 75% of EV intenders rank convenient access to EV charging as their top barrier to making the switch (5 percentage points higher than pric ... Continue reading

Center For Automotive Research - New CAFE Standards and Penalties Implications and Overview

Apr 11, 2022

Apr 11, 2022 | Feature Story On Friday, April 1, 2022, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled new CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for 2024-2026 model year passenger cars and light-duty trucks. These new standards will require new vehicles sold in the US to average at least 40 miles per gallon. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Week Ending April 9, 2022

Apr 10, 2022

These are this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

Three more Volvos earn Top Safety Pick+

Apr 8, 2022

The 2022 Volvo S90, S90 Recharge and V90 Cross Country, all large luxury cars, earn Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To qualify for either of the Institute’s two 2022 awards, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side smal ... Continue reading