2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories
Mar 1, 2024
Legendary Land Cruiser nameplate returns to the U.S. after a two-year hiatus Equipped exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque Rugged heritage-inspired design elements Full-time four-wheel drive with center- and rear-locking differentials Expected availability Spring 20 ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2024
Tom Torbjornsen, host of "America's Car Show" radio program answers questions from his listeners. (Listen to Tom's radio shows every Saturday and Sunday right here on The Auto Channel) I hate to say ‘I told you so,’ but about three years ago I wrote an article entitled An Extreme Exercise in Futility. The ... Continue reading
Short Range ED (Electric Distance) Problem?, No Problems With A "SHORT RANGE is PERFECT EV"
Feb 23, 2024
The Auto Channel has been editorializing directly to the high paid execs in the corner offices for years. See Electric Vehicles Solution or Diversion? Which we originally published ion on December 7, 2009 15 Fkn years ago, in the old days we could expect to hear “off with their heads “ today you hear “get them th ... Continue reading
CES 2024 Showed that the Future of Cars will be Defined by AI, Reports IDTechEx
Feb 16, 2024
BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2024 -- IDTechEx's new report, "Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts", highlights the biggest changes coming to cars over the next ten years. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest
Feb 14, 2024
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading
Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds
Feb 12, 2024
TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 4-10, 2024
Feb 11, 2024
Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2024
Cars.com Automotive Experts Call This Year's Feature-Filled Winners ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2024 -- Singleton Schreiber filed a class action lawsuit in California federal court alleging Toyota Motor Sales greatly misrepresented the cost savings of maintenance plans to consumers. ... Continue reading
Volvo completes acquisition of battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company
Feb 1, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 1, 2024 -- The Volvo Group has today completed the previously announced transaction whereby the Group acquired the battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc. The acquisition, which was made at a purchase price of USD 210M before adjustment for inventory level at clo ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2024
HONG KONG, Jan 29, 2024; Reuters reported that a Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group fresh blow to confidence in the country's fragile property market as policymakers step up efforts to contain a deepening crisis. Justice Linda Chan decided to liquidate the world's ... Continue reading
FLASH BACK: Unfolding American Automotive Landscape - The United States of China
Jan 29, 2024
Chinese-built autos with American, 25% duty on American cars going into china ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up January 21-27, 2024
Jan 28, 2024
>Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up January 21-27, 2024</p> ... Continue reading
Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun
Jan 25, 2024
— TORRANCE, Calif. January 25, 2024 Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality Production of new Honda fuel cell system has begun at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture facility in Michigan Honda has identified four core domains for its hydrogen business direction: f ... Continue reading
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