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Hyundai Motor and PlusAI Recognized in TIME's 'Best Inventions 2025' for Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Hyundai Motor and PlusAI Recognized in TIME's 'Best Inventions 2025' for Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Hyundai Motor Company and PlusAI's autonomous XCIENT Fuel Cell Class 8 heavy-duty truck has been named one of TIME's 'Best Inventions of 2025'. For over two decades, TIME has published its annual Best Inventions list, spotlighting innovations that transform how we live, work and move. ... Continue reading

Farizon SV shortlisted for International Van of the Year

Farizon SV shortlisted for International Van of the Year

The all-new born-electric Farizon SV large van has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) Award. ... Continue reading

Lucid Announces Q3 Production & Deliveries, Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Results

Lucid Announces Q3 Production & Deliveries, Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Results

NEWARK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. ... Continue reading

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Will Micro Cars Be The Next Big Thing?

Road trip through Northern Italy that took us through the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. All told, we drove 1374 km or, 852 miles. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 28-October 4, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 28-October 4, 2025

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

Expert Toyota Reviews 1993-2026 Models

Expert Toyota Reviews 1993-2026 Models

Comprehensive list of all Toyota Reviews on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch recently had the opportunity to square off directly in an online debate with energy expert Michael Lynch. Lynch is president of consultancy firm STRATEGIC ENERGY AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH, he's former Chief Energy Economist at DRI-WEFA, and author of "The Peak OIl Scare and the Coming Oil Floo ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Review by Mark Maynard

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Review by Mark Maynard

Cue the road trip for 578 miles on a tankful in the redesigned 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid is sold in three trim levels in front- or all-wheel drive. Starting prices range from around $40,000 to $50,000. ... Continue reading

Don't Be So Fracking Stupid, Ethanol Is The Smart Choice!

Don't Be So Fracking Stupid, Ethanol Is The Smart Choice!

Let's Get Real Clear on Ethanol Fuel - All negative comments about ethanol fuel are incorrect. ... Continue reading

ZOOMLION Unveils the World's Most Powerful Hybrid Wheeled Tractor DX7004

ZOOMLION Unveils the World's Most Powerful Hybrid Wheeled Tractor DX7004

CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 28, 2025 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 21-27, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup September 21-27, 2025

Larry’s Top Auto Story Picks of the Week The most important, relevant, and sometimes semi-secret stories you need to know—served up snappy, opinionated, and insider-sharp. These are expertly crafted, easy-to-understand news nuggets that cut through the noise and get right to what matters to you in the automotive wo ... Continue reading

Ethanol-Gasoline Blends Are Perfect for All BMW Cars...

Ethanol-Gasoline Blends Are Perfect for All BMW Cars...

...as well as all the internal combustion vehicles made by Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Audi, Nissan, Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Range Rover, Fiat, Seat, Volvo, Lincoln, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Maserati, etc., etc. ... Continue reading

2026 SUBARU SOLTERRA PRICE AND TRIM LEVEL CLOSE-UP

2026 SUBARU SOLTERRA PRICE AND TRIM LEVEL CLOSE-UP

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new 2026 Subaru Solterra EV arriving at Subaru retailers this fall. ... Continue reading

KIA ADVANCES EV MOBILITY EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PLUG AND CHARGE TECHNOLOGY

KIA ADVANCES EV MOBILITY EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PLUG AND CHARGE TECHNOLOGY

Kia America announced the launch of Plug & Charge, a new technology designed to simplify the public charging experience for Kia EV drivers, is coming soon and will expand the charging experience through Kia Charge Pass. ... Continue reading

IIHS unveils new ratings for seven electric vehicles

IIHS unveils new ratings for seven electric vehicles

Five out of seven electric vehicles recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety boast award-worthy performance in a key crash test, while two others struggle with protection for back seat passengers. ... Continue reading

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