Jul 30, 2017
* According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, for the 13th consecutive year Porsche topped the overall marque ratings, earning an impressive 884 APEAL score. It was followed by newcomer Genesis (869) and then BMW (855), Audi (854) and Mercedes-Benz (851). * GM has p ... Continue reading
Los Angelas Metro Award BYD Largest Electric Bus Order
Jul 28, 2017
Los Angeles CA July 27, 2017; In a unanimous vote, the Board of Los Angeles Metro, one of the largest transportation systems in the United States, voted to award a contract for 60 40-foot all-electric buses to local manufacturer BYD. According to BYD, this is among the largest single contracts for electric buses in US ... Continue reading
Porsche Planning to Enter Formula E Racing
Jul 28, 2017
Beginning in 2019, Porsche will compete with a factory team in the Formula E Championship. As a result, the company will with great regret end its involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2017 season. ... Continue reading
Sono Motors is Presenting the Solar Car "Sion" in Munich for the First Time
Jul 27, 2017
MUNICH, July 27, 2017 -- During their release event, the startup Sono Motors presented its solar car Sion. More than 700 guests from politics, industry and the press were invited. ... Continue reading
Consumers will pay the price for electric vehicle quotas
Jul 25, 2017
MONTREAL, July 25, 2017 The electric car sales quotas imposed on manufacturers by the Quebec government will eventually increase the marginal cost of conventional vehicles by $1,100, reveals a Viewpoint published today by the MEI. Consumers will end up paying this "tax" through higher car prices. ... Continue reading
2018 Hyundai Lineup Changes And Specs For New Models
Jul 21, 2017
a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2018 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news. ... Continue reading
BMW i8 Plug-in Sports Car Proto-type First Drive By FIA Champion Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 19, 2017
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MIRAMAS, France, August 6, 2013. Just a week after the official debut of the electric i3, the first model of the BMW i brand, some prototypes of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car were ready for tests at the company’s proving ground in the south of France. BM ... Continue reading
Tropos Technologies Launches Cenntro Compact Electric Utility Vehicle in US
Jul 19, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2017 -- Popular in Europe and Asia, the first modular compact electric utility vehicle (CUV) from Cenntro Automotive Corporation is now available to the US market, through distributor Tropos Technologies and their dealernetwork. Called the METRO, the all-electric vehicle is a highly flexible, ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus Plug-in Hybrid Review By John Heilig
Jul 16, 2017
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor And Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus ENGINE: 1.8-liter I-4 TRANSMISSION: Hybrid Synergy Drive system HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 95 hp @ 5,000 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2017
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World's First Driverless Electric Racing Car Makes U.S. Debut in New York City
Jul 15, 2017
Roborace’s Robocar makes its U.S. debut in Times Square in New York City. ... Continue reading
COUNTDOWN TO FIA FORMULA E RACING IN NEW YORK CITY
Jul 14, 2017
14 July 2017 This weekend sees Panasonic Jaguar Racing lining-up on the grid of the first-ever all-electric Formula E race in Brooklyn, New York. Driver Mitch Evans says it’s gearing-up to be one of the most electrifying races of the season. ... Continue reading
DigitalTrends.com Announces 2017 Car Awards Winners
Jul 12, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2017 -- Digital Trends, the leading independent technology publisher, has announced the winners of the 3rd annual Digital Trends Car Awards, celebrating the top automobiles produced for 2017. Awards were given out in five categories with the Digital Trends Car of the Year Award presented to the ... Continue reading
New Auto Industry Keywords: Flexibility with Participation
Jul 12, 2017
The result is likely to be a few big winners out of the new “Wild West” vehicle environment. And those are the competitive ones with the flexibility to interact that can capture consumer interest. ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2017
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest mega-tweet sized nuggets. ... Continue reading
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