Jul 21, 2021
In the second quarter, total new-vehicle sales jumped by 49.5%, growing notably from the small base of Q2 2020 Pandemic Edition, but electrified vehicle growth was 201.1%, reaching beyond 375,000 combined EVs and hybrids. As we’ve said before, that’s a lot of batteries. <img loading= ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe Via California - Mazda Miata, Lexus RC-F and Toyota Camry TRD
Jul 20, 2021
In Belvedere (CA Not Italy) until the CDC says its ok to return to Auto Central across the pond. ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen-Owned Electrify America Plans Expansion Of Charging Network
Jul 15, 2021
“Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada by late 2025, the company reports. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Official Vehicle Recalls July 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading
MAZDA CX-5, IS IT STILL VROOM-VROOM? - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Jul 7, 2021
It's getting so that you need a tape measure to tell the difference between Mazdas, at least from a distance. That's not a bad thing. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports June 2021 Sales Results
Jul 1, 2021
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 32,605 vehicles, an increase of 28.7 percent compared to June 2020. ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces New Technology and Product Policy towards 2030 Based on Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030
Jun 17, 2021
Based on our revised Medium-Term Management Plan and our endeavor for carbon neutrality by 2050, which were announced in the past year, we will proceed with technology and product development towards 2030 following the below five policies. 1. ... Continue reading
2022 NACTOY Car and Truck Candidates
Jun 17, 2021
“This year’s mix of eligible new vehicles highlights both existing and emerging trends in the automotive industry,” said NACTOY President Gary Witzenburg. “Utilities of all types and sizes continue as the largest and most popular vehicle category, so the large number of them comes as no surprise. ... Continue reading
May 30, 2021
When the latest test car arrived to the California Bureau of The Auto Channel I had no idea what it was. It looked good, it was bright red and all the neighbors thought it was amazing. ... Continue reading
May 27, 2021
Reuters reported that The U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday that would boost electric vehicle tax credits to as much as $12,500 for EVs that are assembled by union workers in the United States. The bill would limit tax credits to vehicles with a retail price below $80,000 to qualify for th ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints Jeffrey Guyton as President & CEO of Mazda North American Operations
May 16, 2021
Mazda announced changes to its leadership team with the appointment of Jeffrey Guyton as President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, effective June 24. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports April 2021 Sales Results
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021 IRVINE, Calif. (May 3, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total April sales of 31,117 vehicles, an increase of 184.4 percent compared to April 2020. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring Tutorial From Volkswagen - Almost Everything You Wanted To Know about EVs
Apr 20, 2021
Almost Everything you wanted to know about EVs (but might be afraid to ask) The electric revolution will be coming soon to a street near you. In a matter of weeks, Volkswagen will reveal the production version of the ID.4 electric SUV, part of a worldwide strategy to deliver millions of electric vehicles to help combat ... Continue reading
"TACHy" The Auto Knowledge Game Just For Car Nuts
Apr 20, 2021
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
