The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Toyoda Gosei Acquires Stake in EV Motors Japan, a Startup Developing and Selling Commercial Electric Vehicles

Toyoda Gosei Acquires Stake in EV Motors Japan, a Startup Developing and Selling Commercial Electric Vehicles

KIYOSU, Japan--Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has acquired* a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today shared further details regarding its commitment to develop a seamless home charging experience as the company prepares to ramp up for its next-generation electrified vehicles. ... Continue reading

TACH Reports Dodge Brand Extends Production of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Dodge Durango R/T Models

TACH Reports Dodge Brand Extends Production of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Dodge Durango R/T Models

Dec. 19, 2024 Dodge is supercharging the holiday season and delivering a horsepower-packed gift down the chimney, announcing production of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango models will continue into the 2025 calendar year. ... Continue reading

TACH Reports Madd Says Impaired Driving Risks Increase Over the Holidays Asks Everyone to Plan Ahead

TACH Reports Madd Says Impaired Driving Risks Increase Over the Holidays Asks Everyone to Plan Ahead

MADD Shares a Lifesaving Message: Don’t Drive Impaired (Chicago, IL December 18, 2024) As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is calling on everyone to prevent impaired driving by prioritizing safety. The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year on the roads, d ... Continue reading

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for December 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,520,000, a 7.3% increase from December 2023 on a selling day adjusted basis, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. December 2024 has ... Continue reading

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Nineteen vehicles from 11 brands earn Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the final group of ratings for the year. The 10 winners of the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Infiniti QX60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-70 PHEV, Mercedes-Benz C ... Continue reading

Mazda's The Safe Bet, Tops IIHS Safety Awards Earned In 2024

Mazda's The Safe Bet, Tops IIHS Safety Awards Earned In 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the final vehicle models earning their prestigious 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. ... Continue reading

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.com released its 2025 Automotive Trends Report , finding that car prices will remain stubbornly high in the new year and potential tariffs could add pressure. Cars.com analyst David Greene reports that while inflation is cooling, sticker shock and affordability in the auto market remain key challenges for 2025. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

For drivers thinking about going all electric, the Toyota bZ4X just made the choice even easier. ... Continue reading

New Marketing Director at LIQUI MOLY

New Marketing Director at LIQUI MOLY

January 1, 2025, a “living legend�?? is leaving the Ulm-based lubricant specialist LIQUI MOLY: Marketing Director Peter Baumann is taking his well-deserved retirement after 39 years and numerous milestones. His successor is Marco Esser, who was previously Deputy Marketing Director. ... Continue reading

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Affordable, all-electric city car By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The first half of 2024 is behind us. The U.S. new-car market lost some momentum in the second quarter as affordability, elevated prices and higher borrowing costs continued to weigh on consumers. ... Continue reading

Teamsters Speak Up About Unsafe Autonomous Vehicle Development

Teamsters Speak Up About Unsafe Autonomous Vehicle Development

Teamsters Push for Good Jobs, Safe Streets While AVs Continue to Wreak Havoc on Public Roads In response to news that General Motors (GM) will halt funding for its Autonomous Vehicle (AV) subsidiary Cruise, Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 7, rel ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 8-14, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 8-14, 2024

Auto Central; Louisville, Kentucky, December 15, 2024; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

As more and more buyers shy away from making the daunting commitment to an EV purchase, hybrid technology has stepped in to bridge the gap between internal combustion propulsion and full-time electrification. ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

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.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

July 2025

    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    

Select Another Month