Mar 23, 2024
April 12, 2005 -- An unusual alliance of the political left and the right is throwing its support behind a newly emerging, evolutionary adaptation of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Unlike current hybrid models, these new plug-in hybrids will give owners the choice of running them off electric power, gasoline or ren ... Continue reading
What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification
Mar 13, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 -- The recent announcement by Hertz to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles, about a third of its EV rental fleet, has sparked a significant conversation about the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental market. What's behind this backtracking? Continue Reading What Rent ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2024
Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... 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
Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2024
By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_0061) The 116th edition of the nation's largest auto show opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Feb. 10. ... 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
Not Quite A Classic Yet - Used Car Reviews 1997-2001
Jan 21, 2024
Used Car Reviews 1997-2001 ... Continue reading
More EVs Lose U.S. Tax Credits Including Tesla, Nissan, GM Vehicles
Jan 2, 2024
Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., December 9, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2023
COLCHESTER, CT — Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t go enough miles on a charge—is a key factor that’s deterring Americans from going all-electric, according to 54 percent of adults in a 2022 national-representative survey by Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, a ... Continue reading
CoPilot Digital Car Shopping Service Adds AI-Assisted App
Nov 17, 2023
CHICAGO--CoPilot, the leading consumer-focused car shopping app, has launched the car market’s first-ever comprehensive AI-assisted car shopping experience. Through CoPilot’s app, consumers can now search for and receive AI-curated, ranked recommendations with detailed analysis on which vehicle is the best fit for ... Continue reading
VINCENTRIC BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS
Nov 16, 2023
The 11th annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America™ Awards were announced today, with Ford claiming more awards than any other brand. Ford earned six model-level awards and two brand-level awards, including a fourth time win for Best CPO Value Truck Brand, and an outstanding eighth win in a ro ... Continue reading
EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison
Nov 16, 2023
WESTLAKE, Texas--Solera Holdings, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs. The comparative study considered aggregate international analy ... Continue reading
Big Pickups That Failed Safety Crash Ratings; How Did Your Next Purchase Do? - IIHS
Nov 7, 2023
Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat. The Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford F-150 crew cab and Toyota Tundra crew cab — all 2023 models — earn good ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test, wh ... Continue reading
OVERCHARGED EXPECTATIONS: UNMASKING THE TRUE COSTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Oct 27, 2023
By Kenneth Schrupp Special to The Auto Channel The Center Square The complete costs of ... Continue reading
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