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2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look and Reveal Video

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look and Reveal Video

Standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces up to 278 horsepower, 317 lb.-ft. of torque. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Larry's story picks 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

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading

Harmony in Motion: Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Harmony in Motion: Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Chrysler Halcyon Concept exemplifies Chrysler’s fully electrified future vision that embraces sustainable design and full autonomy paired with personalized driving experiences Chrysler Halcyon Concept integrates complementary STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive technologies to achieve “Harmony in Motio ... Continue reading

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 -- Continue Reading Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal All-new Fiat 500e, Stellantis' first BEV offering in North America, awarded 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal 42-kWh lithium-ion battery delivers a combined estimated electric ... Continue reading

Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show

Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show

By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_0061) The 116th edition of the nation's largest auto show opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Feb. 10. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 2024

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

National Corn Growers Association Joins The Auto Channel, Takes A First Step In "Cautioning" The Biden Administration Against Solely Focusing on Electric Vehicles, What About The 300 Million American Motorists? The Auto Channel Is Ready For That

National Corn Growers Association Joins The Auto Channel, Takes A First Step In "Cautioning" The Biden Administration Against Solely Focusing on Electric Vehicles, What About The 300 Million American Motorists? The Auto Channel Is Ready For That

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 -- A letter signed by 3,466 farmers from across the country was sent to President Biden today expressing concern that his administration is taking a short-sighted approach to addressing climate change by prioritizing the use of electric vehicles over biofuels, such as corn ethanol, as it works ... Continue reading

Toyota Group Plant Admitted Cheating on Engine Testing

Toyota Group Plant Admitted Cheating on Engine Testing

The AP reported that Japanese transport officials raided a Toyota-affiliated plant Tuesday after the company admitted to cheating on engine testing, as Toyota Motor Corp. reported it sold over 11 million vehicles in 2023 to retain its status as the world’s top car manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive Weekly Wrap-up, January 28, 2024 - February 3, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive Weekly Wrap-up, January 28, 2024 - February 3, 2024

Larry's story picks 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

TV Legend Jay Leno Narrates McPherson College's Historic Finish at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

TV Legend Jay Leno Narrates McPherson College's Historic Finish at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

MCPHERSON, Kan.--McPherson College announced today that legendary television host and comedian Jay Leno will narrate “The Path to Pebble,” a documentary that tells the incredible story of McPherson College’s decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the most prestigious car show in ... Continue reading

How the Calty Design Research Team Brings “Tacoma-ness” to Life in the All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma +VIDEO

How the Calty Design Research Team Brings “Tacoma-ness” to Life in the All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma +VIDEO

The All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma is designed to meet most off-road driving requirements, but off-roading is inherently dangerous and may result in personal injury or vehicle damage. Toyota encourages responsible operation to help protect you, your vehicle and the environment. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Sonata Models Reveal - Specs and Prices +VIDEO

2024 Hyundai Sonata Models Reveal - Specs and Prices +VIDEO

More Aggressive Design with a Long Hood and Wide Front-end Layout That Integrates a Seamless Horizon Lamp New Curved Display Combines Driver Information Cluster and Infotainment System All Models Now Available with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto New HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Option Available with 2.5L Engine ... Continue reading

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