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Ford Invests In EV Filling Station Availability To Overcome Potential Electric Car Buyer's Range Concern

Ford Invests In EV Filling Station Availability To Overcome Potential Electric Car Buyer's Range Concern

For Ford electric vehicle customers with longer commutes or who want greater peace of mind, a Ford Connected Charge Station can fully power a vehicle overnight while they sleep. The Ford all-electric vehicle charging strategy features comprehensive at-home charging options and the nation’s largest network of public c ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI TO REVEAL VELOSTER "GRAPPLER" CONCEPT VEHICLE AT 2019 SEMA SHOW

HYUNDAI TO REVEAL VELOSTER "GRAPPLER" CONCEPT VEHICLE AT 2019 SEMA SHOW

Veloster Grappler Concept is a Rugged and Sporty All-Terrain Compact Ready For Any All-Terrain Adventure Formidable Off-road Concept Combines Essentials of a Self-contained Command Center with Exceptional Versatility LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2019 – Hyundai will unveil the Veloster “Grappler” concept at the 2019 SEMA s ... Continue reading

Wheels Announces Oversubscribed Round of More Than $50 Million Led by DBL Partners

Wheels Announces Oversubscribed Round of More Than $50 Million Led by DBL Partners

Micro mobility company Wheels today announced a funding round of more than $50 Million led by DBL Partners. ... Continue reading

2019 BMW X4 First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

2019 BMW X4 First Drive Review By Larry Nutson

2019 BMW X4 A crossover for the sporty set. The usual approach for the introduction of a new vehicle to the automotive media is for an automaker to find a location with good driving roads, descent weather, reasonable access to an airport, and a suitable hotel as well as food. The launch program for the new 2019 BMW X4 ... Continue reading

Official Preview 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Official Preview 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

228hp 228i xDrive Gran Coupe and 301hp M235i xDrive Gran Coupe models. 0-60 mph in 6.0 sec. ... Continue reading

Meguiar’s Announces 2019 SEMA Booth Vehicles

Meguiar’s Announces 2019 SEMA Booth Vehicles

Since its inception in 1963, SEMA has always been a community of people gathering together who absolutely love cars and have a passion for fabricating, modifying, improving, and beautifying automobiles in a fresh and creative way. It’s no surprise that Barry Meguiar attended the very first SEMA show as it was a perfe ... Continue reading

Toyota Compact Convertible Sports Car "Copen GR SPORT" Debuts in Japan

Toyota Compact Convertible Sports Car "Copen GR SPORT" Debuts in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces the launch of the new Toyota Compact Convertible Sports Car "Copen GR SPORT" Debuts in Japan ... Continue reading

Best of the Best – The Frankl Family Tests Lamborghini’s Finest

Best of the Best – The Frankl Family Tests Lamborghini’s Finest

Hail the SVJ (the J is for Jota) and what a difference this “J” makes to the world’s best super sports car. Already in a class of its own - which other racing chariot is equipped with such a glorious normally aspirated V12, is mid-engined and under €500,000? Launched in 2009 with a unique and very stiff Boeing ... Continue reading

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

PLANO, Texas (October 10, 2019) – Lexus announced today, it will extend its Hybrid Battery Warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first – an extension that is valid for all new model year 2020 Lexus hybrid vehicles. All other HV components will retain ... Continue reading

Porsche Taycan 4S Extends Electric Sports Car Model Range

Porsche Taycan 4S Extends Electric Sports Car Model Range

New entry-level model with two battery sizes and a range of up to 463 kilometres according to WLTP Stuttgart October 14, 2019; It was only in September that the new electric sports car from Porsche celebrated its high-profile premiere on three continents simultaneously. Now, the company is already presenting the third ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback Review By Larry Nutson

2019 Mazda3 Hatchback Out on the open-road is very truth-telling; it’s where you see the best and the worst of a car. When the 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback showed up for my test drive I did as I most often do and headed out to take some photos. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)= 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Going electric with confidence More often than not change comes about slowly. This is the case with the switch to battery-powered pure electric vehicles from the internal combustion engine type. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

Nutson's Top Automotive News Nuggets, Week Ending October 12, 2019

GM Strike; 48V Movement; Tesla Insurance Questions And Lazy Owners; Driver Assistance Semantics; California EV Power Cutoff, No Power No Charge No Go; Car Owners Confusing Mobility Desires; Porsche and Boeing Venture; Toyota Spiffs Up Fuel Cell Mirari; Black Flag For Ford GT Racing; Corvette C8.R Previews; New NASCAR B ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

2019 Lexus LC500h Coupe Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved

Last year we reviewed the newly introduced Lexus LC500 coupe which matched its snazzy design to a very robust 471hp V8. That combination made for such a scintillating ride that the V8 powered coupe justified the Lexus tagline, "Experience Amazing." While the 354hp, V6/hybrid version of the same car merits many of the s ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

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