EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers
Aug 10, 2021
EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers, But an Opportunity for Material Suppliers, Reveals IDTechExGM's first recall of the Bolt in 2020 was a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Approximately 69,000 cars produced between 2017-2019 were recalled for potential battery fires. ... Continue reading
Unpaid-For Editorial Brand Exposure - Published Auto Brands News, Reviews and Opinions 1995-2021
Aug 10, 2021
When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2021
In the second quarter, total new-vehicle sales jumped by 49.5%, growing notably from the small base of Q2 2020 Pandemic Edition, but electrified vehicle growth was 201.1%, reaching beyond 375,000 combined EVs and hybrids. As we’ve said before, that’s a lot of batteries. <img loading= ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen-Owned Electrify America Plans Expansion Of Charging Network
Jul 15, 2021
“Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada by late 2025, the company reports. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap Up July 4-10, 2021
Jul 11, 2021
Journalist Larry Nutson's Take On Last Weeks Important Auto News, Published Here In Readable Nuggets. ... Continue reading
Stellantis Reveals Electric Motoring Strategy
Jul 8, 2021
A comprehensive electrification strategy that delivers exciting, class-leading vehicles for the company’s iconic brands, while leveraging in-house expertise, partnerships and joint ventures to deliver advanced technology at affordable prices. This strategy will allow the company to target sustainable, double-digit ad ... Continue reading
Jeep® Brand Reveals First Images of All-new Electrified 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Jul 8, 2021
Jeep® brand revealed the first images of its all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading
Jeep® Brand Is Recognized as America's 2021 "Most Patriotic Brand"
Jul 2, 2021
The Jeep® brand retains No. 1 spot for 19th consecutive year as America's "Most Patriotic Brand" in annual Brand Keys survey The Jeep® brand is recognized as America’s 2021 “Most Patriotic Brand.” Leading into the Fourth of July holiday, the Jeep® brand has been recognized for the 19th consecutive year as Amer ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports Q2 2021 U.S. Sales
Jul 1, 2021
Total sales up 32% Retail sales up 27% Strong sales results for Jeep®, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Alfa Romeo brands Jeep delivers second best ever Q2 U.S. retail sales Jeep Wrangler – Best quarter ever for U.S. retail sales Jeep Wrangler 4xe – No. 1 best-selling plug-in hybrid Jeep Gladiator – Best quarter ever fo ... Continue reading
2022 NACTOY Car and Truck Candidates
Jun 17, 2021
“This year’s mix of eligible new vehicles highlights both existing and emerging trends in the automotive industry,” said NACTOY President Gary Witzenburg. “Utilities of all types and sizes continue as the largest and most popular vehicle category, so the large number of them comes as no surprise. ... Continue reading
May 29, 2021
The Jeep® brand is expanding the Freedom edition to every vehicle in its iconic 4x4 lineup. The 2021 Freedom editions are a tribute to U.S. military members, with military-themed exterior and interior design cues. ... Continue reading
New Jeep® Wrangler 4xe: the best of 4x4 goes electric to go anywhere
May 28, 2021
Offered in the Sahara, Rubicon and 80th Anniversary trims, the new Wrangler 4xe will be available in Jeep dealerships of the major European markets in June, and customers can enjoy innovative rental and financial solutions offered respectively by Leasys and FCA Bank to meet customers’ mobility needs. </strong></li> < ... Continue reading
May 27, 2021
Reuters reported that The U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday that would boost electric vehicle tax credits to as much as $12,500 for EVs that are assembled by union workers in the United States. The bill would limit tax credits to vehicles with a retail price below $80,000 to qualify for th ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: JOINING THE JEEP FAMILY - WHICH JEEP TO CHOOSE?
May 19, 2021
'Jeeping' is an actual verb used to describe the action and effect of a Jeep (use that in your next English paper), and you're referred to as a 'Jeeper' if you own one. (Wow –you'll get a new name if you join this clan!!!) But not everyone who loves Jeeps knows how to use 4-wheel drive or take the car on a trail ... Continue reading
Stellantis Brings Multiple Exhibits and Driving Experiences to the 2021 Houston Auto Show
May 17, 2021
Stellantis rolls into the Houston Auto Show on May 19 with a variety of displays and interactive experiences, featuring Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge//SRT, FIAT, Jeep®, Ram and Wagoneer brand vehicles. Alfa Romeo Brand The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia midsize sedan and Stelvio SUV embody Alfa Romeo's "la meccanica delle emozi ... Continue reading
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.
