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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Looks good, but it’s got some issues. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price Hits Record High in September, Surges Past $50,000 for the First Time Ever

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price Hits Record High in September, Surges Past $50,000 for the First Time Ever

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2025 -- In September, the average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. was above $50,000 for the first time, according to new estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book. ... Continue reading

2025 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Mark Maynard Review

2025 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Mark Maynard Review

2025 Subaru Crosstrek pricing ranges from $26,540 to 33,540. The Crosstrek Limited tester was $35,280. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

Mazda's CX-30 is a compact SUV that values concision over abundance. ... Continue reading

Caterpillar Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire RPMGlobal

Caterpillar Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire RPMGlobal

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 12, 2025 -- Caterpillar Inc. today entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based software company. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 5-11, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 5-11, 2025

Here are important, relevant, Interesting and sometimes semi-secret stories you need to know—served up as snappy, opinionated, and insider-sharp. Expertly crafted, easy-to-understand auto news nuggets that cut through the noise and get right to what matters to you in the automotive world. ... Continue reading

IT'S BAAAAAACK - GM EV Bolt (Not Volt) Gets Plugged Back Into GM Stable (After Fire Problem Eliminated)

IT'S BAAAAAACK - GM EV Bolt (Not Volt) Gets Plugged Back Into GM Stable (After Fire Problem Eliminated)

General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt, building on the formula that made its predecessor one of the industry’s most popular electric vehicles. With a starting launch model MSRP1 of $29,990 (including $1,395 DFC) for a 2027 Bolt LT, Chevy is delivering the affordable American EV that buyers want. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Lowers Price on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV Lineup

Hyundai Lowers Price on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV Lineup

Hyundai Motor America today announced substantial pricing reductions across the 2026 IONIQ 5 lineup, reinforcing the brand's commitment to making EVs more accessible and competitive in the rapidly evolving EV market. ... Continue reading

Open Letter To Amazon Autos' Michael Zak

Open Letter To Amazon Autos' Michael Zak

Here’s an out-of-the-box thought. Marc Rauch and I co-founded and produced The Auto Channel, first as a syndicated TV show in 1987, then as TheAutoChannel.com, which for six years was the most-viewed interactive automotive website in the world. ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Market worth $1,189.59 billion by 2035

Electric Vehicle Market worth $1,189.59 billion by 2035

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2025 -- The plug-in Electric Vehicle Market is projected to grow from USD 698.63 billion in 2025, and reach USD 1,189.59 billion in 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The hybrid electric vehicle market (HEV+MHEV) is set to grow from USD 446.8 ... Continue reading

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts - SPECIAL UPDATE

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts - SPECIAL UPDATE

Egregiously Sloppy Commentary on Ethanol is Inexcusable ... Continue reading

EDTA - Tesla Finally Drops Prices for Model 3 and Y with Standard Option, And the Internet Has Questions

EDTA - Tesla Finally Drops Prices for Model 3 and Y with Standard Option, And the Internet Has Questions

RANDI BENTIA 5–6 minutes The Tesla Model 3 Standard starts at $38,630 and Model Y Standard at $41,630. Tesla cut many premium features (rear touchscreen, ventilated seats, full vegan leather), but kept core systems like OTA updates and the main touchscreen. ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Children's of Alabama Strengthen Commitment to Child Safety with Car Seat Check Event in Birmingham

Hyundai and Children's of Alabama Strengthen Commitment to Child Safety with Car Seat Check Event in Birmingham

Hyundai Motor America, in collaboration with Children's of Alabama, recently hosted the latest community child safety seat check at The Summit Birmingham, reinforcing their enduring commitment to child passenger safety across the state. ... Continue reading

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