2025 NACTOY Finalists Revealed
Nov 21, 2024
Every year, among a crowded field of new and updated models, a few well-designed and well-made vehicles truly stand out as award worthy. To that end, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards organization today named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles to its prest ... Continue reading
Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline (E15 - 15% Ethanol)
Oct 30, 2024
Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline Turn About is Fair Play as Ethanol Industry Zings the Oil Industry with Brilliant Branding Strategy By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher ... Continue reading
New Hyundai IONIC 9 First Look
Oct 30, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company today released the teaser images of its eagerly awaited IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV that will mark a new milestone in the brand’s unwavering commitment to electrification. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Andrew Frankl at Best of the Bay 2024
Oct 23, 2024
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel> Santa Cruz California October 2024; It would be silly to pretend that driving new, exotic cars in Santa Cruz was anything but fun. Educational-of course, exciting-absolutely, requiring maximum concentration-without doubt. ... Continue reading
Stellantis, Toyota and Honda Buck Auto Market Stabilization Trend
Oct 21, 2024
Good morning, Today, Cars.com released its September Industry Insights Report that showcased overall stability through the mark but highlighted the brand specific trends affecting consumers interested in some of the most popular models. The market is seeing a shift as Stellantis is cutting prices while Toyota and Honda ... Continue reading
Loyal Customers Returning to Their Brand of Choice As Inventory Increases J.D. Power Finds
Sep 29, 2024
TROY, Mich.: 25 Sept. 2024 — Perennial brand loyalty leaders including Toyota, Honda and Lexus have each been able to grow their respective shares of loyal customers amid stagnation experienced by other brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
A Message To Car Maker PR Execs; HELP (Before We All Go Buh-Bye)
Sep 13, 2024
When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading
North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Unveils “Best of 2025” List
Sep 13, 2024
Ten cars, five trucks and ten utility vehicles will advance to finalist round of the prestigious awards process DETROIT, September 13, 2024 – Twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” by the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) Awards organization and will move on to ... Continue reading
BYD Cruises Past Tesla to First Place in ABI Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Competitive Ranking
Aug 29, 2024
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A Week In The Life Of An Auto Writer - 2024 MAMA Spring Rally
Jun 16, 2024
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN AUTO WRITER MAMA Spring Rally 2024 By Steve Purdy Shunpiker Productions Michigan Bureau TheAutoChannel.com It’s tough work, but someone has to do it. Someone has to travel to the Road America racing facility, near the lovely tourist village of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, each spring to spend a f ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Announces 2024 Rally Award Winners
Jun 11, 2024
ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2024 Rally May 21-23 at Road America. 100 journalists put nearly 80 vehicles through their paces on track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep. ... Continue reading
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD - Review by David Colman
Apr 19, 2024
Far exceeds any other EV I’ve driven to date ... Continue reading
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
How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice
Mar 10, 2024
In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading
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