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MIT Explains: How did China come to dominate the world of electric cars?

Sep 26, 2023

MIT Tech Review Explains From generous government subsidies to support for lithium batteries, here are the keys to understanding how China managed to build a world-leading industry in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

Some Chinese EVs Are Already Cheaper Than Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Sep 24, 2023

China accounts for around 60-percent of global EV production and 50% of EV ownership. The Chinese market has gotten increasingly more aggressive over the last few months, after the government decided to cut back on subsidies. ... Continue reading

Automobile Study 2022-23 Do You Get No Satisfaction?, Thanks Mick

Aug 22, 2023

Following last year’s dip, customer satisfaction with automobiles improves 3% to a score of 79 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Automobile Study 2022-23. Luxury vehicles continue to outpace their mass-market counterparts, but the gap is shrinking, as the latter increases 3% ... Continue reading

Your Federal Taxes Going To Support Tesla And Electric Car Builders

Aug 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 16 Reuters reported that Texas on Wednesday approved its plan to require companies to include Tesla's (TSLA.O) technology in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be eligible for federal funds, despite calls for more time to re-engineer and test the connectors. The decision by Texas - the bigges ... Continue reading

Truthful Information From IIHS: Safer Cars and Trucks: A guide for new and used vehicle buyers

Aug 11, 2023

IIHS: Whether you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, here are key things to consider: Size and weight Smaller, lighter vehicles generally offer less protection than larger, heavier ones. There is less structure to absorb crash energy. ... Continue reading

New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers

Jul 26, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 -- In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Ele ... Continue reading

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

Jul 16, 2023

(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

Jun 21, 2023

GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading

Are You Nuts? Cars With Urgent Recalls Remain Unrepaired in U.S.

May 17, 2023

More Than 2.5 Million Vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” Orders Need Fixing f May 1, CARFAX data shows. Ten states have more than 70,000 of these vehicles driving on their roads, with California leading the way. ... Continue reading

AAA Publishes Ad Free 2023 Auto Guide For Consumers

May 10, 2023

Consumers Car Research No Biase No Advertising ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

Mar 3, 2023

The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Online Since 1995; Experts Car Reviews (1995-Present), Expert Auto Help And Impressions, Logical Alt Fuel Options, Other Human Intelligence

Mar 3, 2023

WhatsUp On The Auto Channel, Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

Latest 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award Winners - IIHS strengthens requirements for Top Safety Pick awards

Feb 23, 2023

Only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards in 2023, demanding better side crash protection and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and eliminating subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles. ... Continue reading

Car Brands Ranked For Woman Buyers

Feb 22, 2023

Among the top 25 brands in the United States, Buick ranked highest in 2022 of women's share of brand, at 55.0% of personal new vehicle registrations, followed by Mitsubishi, Mini, Lexus, Infiniti, Mazda, and Kia. ... Continue reading

Bloomberg Reported That The US Hasn’t Noticed That China-Made Cars Are Taking Over the World; But The Auto Channel Has

Jan 29, 2023

New York January 26, 2023; Bloomberg reported that China is poised to become the No. 2 exporter of passenger vehicles, surpassing the US and South Korea and risking new tensions with trading partners and rivaOverseas shipments of cars made in China have tripled since 2020 to reach more than 2.5 million last year, accor ... Continue reading