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Waymo and Intel Collaborate on Self-Driving Car Technology

Waymo and Intel Collaborate on Self-Driving Car Technology

Waymo’s self-driving Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans feature Intel-based technologies for sensor processing, general compute and connectivity, enabling real-time decisions for full autonomy in city conditions. (Credit: Intel Corporation) Waymo’s self-driving Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans feature Intel-based t ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Names Kyung Soo Lee President And CEO

Hyundai Motor America Names Kyung Soo Lee President And CEO

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017 -- Kyung Soo (Kenny) Lee, one of the most respected leaders in Hyundai's global operation, has been named president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. ... Continue reading

2018 RAV4 Adventure Grade Starts at $27,700

2018 RAV4 Adventure Grade Starts at $27,700

The active lifestyle-inspired RAV4 Adventure grade will be available in front-wheel drive (FWD) with an Automatic Limited Slip Differential, or in Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel-Drive (AWD).  Both versions feature a standard Tow Prep Package that includes an upgraded radiator and supplemental engine oil and tran ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe : Celebrating Suzie; RIP Terry Page; Pebble’s Concours d’ Elegance; Quail Inn; Base Models Or Not?

Letter from Europe : Celebrating Suzie; RIP Terry Page; Pebble’s Concours d’ Elegance; Quail Inn; Base Models Or Not?

I loved this year’s Pebble’s Concours d’ Elegance 2017. A wonderful event with some of the most beautiful cars in the World. Some regulars turn up with their rugs, picnics and settle down for a wonderful time. ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson Takes the Top Down Heading into 10th Annual Las Vegas Auction

Barrett-Jackson Takes the Top Down Heading into 10th Annual Las Vegas Auction

Cadillac crossing the Las Vegas Auction block was meticulously restored to its original form and ultra-rare original Amethyst exterior color. With a total production run of just 1,800 vehicles, this Cadillac crossing the Las Vegas Auction block was meticulously restored to its original form and ultra-rare original Amet ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Discover Even More Magic This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort

Road Trip: Discover Even More Magic This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Walt Disney World Resort is the place to be this holiday season as theme parks and resort hotels sparkle with jolly decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life. ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Odyssey Recognized with "Wards 10 Best UX" User Experience Award

2018 Honda Odyssey Recognized with "Wards 10 Best UX" User Experience Award

With praise for the usability of its many unique family-friendly features, the 2018 Honda Odyssey received a 2017 Wards 10 Best UX Award from the experts at WardsAuto. ... Continue reading

California Underwrites ($16 Million) Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Benefit Toyota and Honda

California Underwrites ($16 Million) Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Benefit Toyota and Honda

Shell in collaboration with Honda and Toyota to Bring Seven New Hydrogen Refueling Stations to California California Energy Commission approves seven hydrogen stations and grants $16 million award to Equilon Enterprises LLC a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company (collectively, “Shell”) for the introduction of seven hydr ... Continue reading

A Look at The Future - Natural Gas-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Breakthrough Buh-Bye Hydrogen?

A Look at The Future - Natural Gas-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Breakthrough Buh-Bye Hydrogen?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. & WALPOLE, Mass.—Today the Ascend Energy team in the Sacramento area in collaboration with fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy released the results of their joint project to demonstrate the benefits of using an oxygen-based ceramic fuel cell as part of a hybrid electric vehicle to save money, reduc ... Continue reading

First Cyber Secure Vehicles for Automated Mobility on Demand +VIDEO

First Cyber Secure Vehicles for Automated Mobility on Demand +VIDEO

Renovo and Argus marks the first-ever commercial initiative to embed cyber security solutions in automated mobility on demand fleets and renders Renovo’s operating system the first to comply with imminent US government legislation mandating Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems in vehicles. CAMPBELL, CA / TEL AV ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 47 Miles On Full Charge Gives It Class-Leading All-Electric Range

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 47 Miles On Full Charge Gives It Class-Leading All-Electric Range

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 11, 2017 -- Honda announced the 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid earned the highest all-electric range rating among all midsize plug-in hybrids with its EPA range rating of 47 miles on a full charge.1 Launching at dealerships nationwide later this year, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid also received an EPA ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LINCOLN MKZ REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LINCOLN MKZ REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LINCOLN MKZ REVIEW ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Sept 4-10, 2017: For Sale VW Fixed Diesels; EV's, EV's, New Leaf; IIHS PIck-up Tests; Autonomous; Emissions Rising

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Sept 4-10, 2017: For Sale VW Fixed Diesels; EV's, EV's, New Leaf; IIHS PIck-up Tests; Autonomous; Emissions Rising

TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. Or put these stories in context by searching the past 25 year's millions of pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news, video, audio, rants and raves accessible from The Auto Channel's Automotive Ne ... Continue reading

2017 Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA NIRO REVIEW

2017 Car Review: HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 KIA NIRO REVIEW

I drove a 2017 Kia Niro with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor and lithium Ion polymer battery for 139 total horsepower. Available in five trims – the base FE, LX, EX, Touring Launch Edition and Touring – my Touring test drive featured the following standard features: leather seat trim; ... Continue reading

2017 Lexus RX 350 Heels on Wheels Review

2017 Lexus RX 350 Heels on Wheels Review

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS RX 350 REVIEW EDITORS NOTE: When testing this vehicle, I found it difficult if not impossible to get into and out of...my head does not clear the door frame without an acute bendover and I mean acute. So a word of caution, when you test drive this vehicle make sure to bring along your regula ... Continue reading

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