Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Concept Takes Luxury On A Higher Level +VIDEO
May 2, 2019
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Eidtor LONDON - June 21, 2016: It is the first time in its 112 year history that Rolls-Royce has developed a "purely visionary" concept for autonomous driving with the use of an electric driveline. The British super luxury brand unveiled its Vision Next 100 concept during an event to cel ... Continue reading
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS APRIL 2019 SALES
May 1, 2019
Hyundai Motor America reported April sales of 55,420 units, a 1% increase in comparison with April 2018 and the ninth straight month of increasing total sales. Retail sales in April grew by 2% backed by retail increases for Elantra (up 8%), Tucson (up 33%), Santa Fe (up 23%) and Kona (up 40%). Sales Summary Apr-19 Apr- ... Continue reading
Will Autonomous Cars Cure Overcrowding On Our Streets? - Special Guest Commentary
May 1, 2019
By Bruce Hocthkiss - Supporters of autonomous cars talk about how they will virtually eliminate vehicular overcrowding in our cities. The argument seems to be that because the flow of vehicles will be smoother there will be fewer (if any) traffic jams. ... Continue reading
News from Bell Truck and Van - Murphy switches to 20 FUSO Canter Eco Hybrids for London ULEZ
Apr 30, 2019
Murphy switches to 20 FUSO Canter Eco Hybrids for London ULEZ Construction and engineering contractor J Murphy & Sons has responded to the introduction of London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) by investing in a fleet of FUSO Canter tippers with hybrid diesel-electric drivelines. The 20 new vehicles are exempt from t ... Continue reading
Reservations Open in UK For All New Peugeot 208 GT and e-208 Models
Apr 29, 2019
Following unprecedented levels of interest from customers and prospects alike captivated by the freedom to choose a powertrain without having to compromise on technology, looks, or driving pleasure, reservations for the all-new PEUGEOT 208 have now opened, with customers able to reserve online with a £500 deposit, all ... Continue reading
The Standoff Between Truth and Lies - Ethanol vs Gasoline
Apr 29, 2019
A Response to David Gelles - THE STANDOFF BETWEEN BIG OIL AND BIG CORN - New York Times http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/18/business/energy-environment/the-standoff-between-big-oil-and-big-corn.html By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL There's two extremely simple ways to determine wheth ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 21-27, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
Ford 1Q Results $34 Million Loss But Optimistic, Mid-engine Corvette Second Shift, Japan Ghosn Saga Continues, Lexus Makes Smiles In Canada, Tesla Follies, Ford Makes EV Startup Rivian HAP-PY!, Hyundai Hires EX Nissan Exec As COO, Mazda Diesel Finally, Grid Shortcoming Coming, Airbag Concerns Hits 12.3 Million Vehicles ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday April 27, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Apr 27, 2019
Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert - Auto Lab is about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners. Listeners can find an archive of the past 20 years of Auto Lab shows as simulcast on ... Continue reading
Ford Under Criminal Investigation Concerning Emissions Testing
Apr 26, 2019
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation in a matter relating to Ford Motor’s emissions certification process. Ford made the disclosure in an SEC filing Friday. ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2019
EVs and the Environment: The Discussion Continues Last summer, California highway police pulled over pop star Justin Bieber as he sped through Los Angeles in an attempt to shake the paparazzi. He was driving a hybrid electric car—not just any hybrid, mind you, but a chrome-plated Fisker Karma, a US $100 000 plug-in h ... Continue reading
Tesla First Quarter 2019: Electrifying Loss
Apr 24, 2019
"Everyone expected a Q1 loss for Tesla, but nobody expected it to be this big. What’s interesting is how there really isn’t a single, substantial factor driving this. ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2019
Rivian today announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s skateboard platform. ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2019
New York Auto Show unveils new models ranging from a Small Toyota to a Compact Cadillac and a Large Mercedes-Benz New York is synonymous with Broadway shows, skyscrapers, Wall Street and Central Park. Cars, on the other hand, tend to evoke the city’s traffic jams or its iconic yellow cabs. ... Continue reading
Toyota-Kenworth JV Takes Zero-Emission Trucking Another Leap Forward
Apr 23, 2019
Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today took the next great leap towards the future of zero-emission trucking, unveiling the first of Toyota and Kenworth’s jointly developed fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks (FCET). The unveiling was before a crowd of media, go ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Joint Research Institute with China's Tsinghua University
Apr 22, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Tsinghua University announced today that they have agreed to establish the Tsinghua - Toyota Joint Research Institute (Joint Research Institute) on April 21. Through the Joint Research Institute, the two plan to conduct various research together over the next five years. ... Continue reading
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