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2019 Honda Passport Revealed At LA Auto Show - Closeup Look

2019 Honda Passport Revealed At LA Auto Show - Closeup Look

The all-new 2019 Honda Passport 5-passenger V6-powered SUV made its world debut today. Going on sale early next year, Passport provides a unique combination of on-road driving refinement and off-road adventure capability along with best-in-class interior space. ... Continue reading

Vincentric Announces 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis: Over Half of Hybrids Save Money vs. Similar Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Vincentric Announces 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis: Over Half of Hybrids Save Money vs. Similar Gasoline-Powered Vehicles

Vincentric, LLC announced the 2018 U.S. Hybrid Analysis results 42 of the 79 hybrid vehicles studied (53%) were found to be cost effective vs. their all-gasoline counterpart. This is the highest percentage of cost-effective hybrids since Vincentric released its first Hybrid Analysis in 2012. The most cost-effective hyb ... Continue reading

NADA Automotive News Final Edition Recap November 27, 2018

NADA Automotive News Final Edition Recap November 27, 2018

Two of the biggest stories at this week’s Los Angeles auto show will be the no-shows: Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn and GM’s Mary Barra. An event that was primed to be a coming-out party for a Jeep pickup and all-new SUVs from Honda and Hyundai will be abuzz about Nissan’s shocking ouster of its longtime leader and Gen ... Continue reading

GE Transportation to Showcase Emissions-Reducing Marine Engine at 2018 International WorkBoat Show +VIDEO

GE Transportation to Showcase Emissions-Reducing Marine Engine at 2018 International WorkBoat Show +VIDEO

Among the solutions on display will be GE Transportation’s Marine L250/V250 series diesel engines, which reduce key emissions by more than 70 percent without compromising fuel efficiency or causing more maintenance. ... Continue reading

SEAT and Snam sign a partnership to promote natural and renewable gas as vehicle fuel in Europe

SEAT and Snam sign a partnership to promote natural and renewable gas as vehicle fuel in Europe

Strategic agreement The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and is developing new refuelling stations M ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 24, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 24, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Ghosn Mess; Gas Prices Up; GM Employee Buyout; New Evoque; Toyota and PSA Un-venture; VW Committed To Autonomous; Odyssey Recall; Lagano Champ; RIP Long Islander Irv Gordon The P1800 3 million Mega-mile Volvo Man Dies Driving In China ... Continue reading

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

With Only a Paltry $10 Billion Profit for 2017 Chevron Goes Begging for Hardship Consideration

On the eve of American Thanksgiving, a time for us all to reflect what we gives thanks for and to, comes this heartwarming "Queen For A Day" story* about a poor little California multinational company that is barely able to keep their heads above water while struggling to help the citizens of the world get their daily ... Continue reading

2019 Sales of Light Duty Plug-in Electric Vehicles Are Expected to Increase Over 80% from 2017 - Navigant Research

2019 Sales of Light Duty Plug-in Electric Vehicles Are Expected to Increase Over 80% from 2017 - Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines the impact of fuel efficiency and zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) policies on the light duty plug-in electric vehicle (LD PEV) population diffusion in North America. 2017 was a record-breaking year for LD PEV sales in North America, and market growth is expected ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid TRG Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Clarity is the plug-in hybrid for ecologically conscientious buyers who seek a normal sedan environment with few Tommy Tomorrow styling cues. The exterior, however, is a bit more flamboyant so the extrovert in you won't mistake the Clarity for anything else on the road. ... Continue reading

Intersect by Lexus to Open its Third Global Location in New York City

Intersect by Lexus to Open its Third Global Location in New York City

INTERSECT BY LEXUS – NYC— a unique cultural space where ideas and people converge —will open its third global location in New York City. ... Continue reading

China Forcing Its Way To Leading the World to an Electric Car Future

China Forcing Its Way To Leading the World to an Electric Car Future

The world’s biggest market for electric vehicles wants to get even bigger, so it’s giving automakers what amounts to an ultimatum. Starting in January, all major manufacturers operating in China—from global giants Toyota Motor and General Motors to domestic players BYD and BAIC Motor—have to meet minimum requir ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Tips and Suggestions to Help Motorists Stay Safe in Winter +VIDEO

AAA Offers Tips and Suggestions to Help Motorists Stay Safe in Winter +VIDEO

Drive to Survive this Winter Season PITTSBURGH - November 13, 2018: Winter can put a damper on driving conditions, especially when snow and ice are involved. Hazardous storms and inclement weather are a factor in more than half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research from t ... Continue reading

Electric Drive Vehicle Sales Dashboard

Electric Drive Vehicle Sales Dashboard

EDTA has implemented a new methodology for compiling our monthly report of U.S. plug-in vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. We continue to utilize sales data reports received directly from EDTA members, data sourced from public statements, and, as of September 2018, utilize monthly e ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 10, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 10, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Ford Scooter; Lincoln Chimes; Gas Prices Down; Thanksgiving Travel; MB ad Bosch Go Autonomous; Subaru Recall; Mari Hulman George RIP; Tesla Watchman; VW EV SUV ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 10, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 10, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

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