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Polestar announces first retail partner in Americas

Polestar announces first retail partner in Americas

Polestar, the electric performance brand, announced Groupe Park Avenue as its first retail partner in the Americas region today. A Polestar Space, Polestar’s new automotive retail concept will be located in Montreal, Canada. ... Continue reading

Toyota Still Believes In Hydrogen Power - Calls for Third Round of Research Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions

Toyota Still Believes In Hydrogen Power - Calls for Third Round of Research Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions

This initiative is part of TMF's goal to promote sustainable mobility. It recognizes that pairing carbon-free hydrogen systems with renewable energies contributes to energy sustainability. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the "LQ", a concept vehicle that leverages advanced technology to build an emotional bond between car and driver. The next generation of the Toyota "Concept-i", a concept vehicle first exhibited at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, LQ is equipped with automated driving capabilit ... Continue reading

Toyota Extends Battery Warranty for Model Year 2020 Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota Extends Battery Warranty for Model Year 2020 Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota announced it will extend its hybrid battery warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. ... Continue reading

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

PLANO, Texas (October 10, 2019) – Lexus announced today, it will extend its Hybrid Battery Warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first – an extension that is valid for all new model year 2020 Lexus hybrid vehicles. All other HV components will retain ... Continue reading

Growth Energy CEO Highlights International Biofuels Growth at Global Ethanol Summit

Growth Energy CEO Highlights International Biofuels Growth at Global Ethanol Summit

In her remarks, Skor spoke on retailer adoption of ethanol blends and the fuel’s growing popularity in the U.S. and abroad: “Some of the most well-known U.S. retailers like Kwik Trip, Casey’s, Sheetz, not only carry the nation’s standard 10 percent ethanol blend – but they are also among the over 1,900 stores ... Continue reading

Participants From 60 Countries Gather For First Global Ethanol Summit In Washington, D.C.

Participants From 60 Countries Gather For First Global Ethanol Summit In Washington, D.C.

Global Ethanol Summit to learn about changing biofuels policies in countries around the world and prospects for expanded global ethanol use. “In the spirit of global collaboration, access to free trade and increased use of ethanol worldwide, we look forward to hosting, along with our partners, this meeting that focus ... Continue reading

Porsche Taycan 4S Extends Electric Sports Car Model Range

Porsche Taycan 4S Extends Electric Sports Car Model Range

New entry-level model with two battery sizes and a range of up to 463 kilometres according to WLTP Stuttgart October 14, 2019; It was only in September that the new electric sports car from Porsche celebrated its high-profile premiere on three continents simultaneously. Now, the company is already presenting the third ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)= 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Going electric with confidence More often than not change comes about slowly. This is the case with the switch to battery-powered pure electric vehicles from the internal combustion engine type. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

- Improvements in fuel cell technology offer up to thirty percent greater range, plus improved acceleration and performance - Totally redesigned on top of Toyota's latest modular platform to offer a superior driving experience, improved passenger comfort, and dynamic exterior styling Toyota City, Japan, Oct, 11 2019 - ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

Toyota Teases 2021 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Most Powerful RAV4 Yet

Toyota Teases 2021 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Most Powerful RAV4 Yet

Toyota teased today what will become the most powerful RAV4 yet – the . Bringing with it a new color, Supersonic Red, the teaser image of the RAV4 plug-in hybrid highlights the new plug-in hybrid vehicle’s (PHV) surprising performance capabilities. ... Continue reading

Report Finds Nearly 50 Percent of Drivers Willing to Give Up Car Ownership for Autonomous Mobility

Report Finds Nearly 50 Percent of Drivers Willing to Give Up Car Ownership for Autonomous Mobility

Many car owners would consider giving up car ownership in the future in favor of autonomous mobility solutions, such as self-driving buses or taxis, according to a new report from Accenture . The report “Mobility Services: The Customer Perspective,” looks at the key challenges for car manufacturers now and in the f ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

A Hybrid for Owners Who Enjoy Anonymity. Hyundai offers three distinct versions of their Prius beater, the Ioniq. At the lower end of the price range, the Hybrid retails for $21,400. ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) recently held its annual Fall Rally, where nearly 80 media members gathered to test-drive more than 50 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. Held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, the 2019 MAMA Fall Rally was presented by Subaru and offered journalists ample ... Continue reading

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