May 24, 2019
AEP, Honda partner to test vehicle-grid integration with used EV batteries Utility Dive Didi wants to help millions of drivers power their electric cars CNN Tesla brings back Free Unlimited Supercharging again to sell inventory cars Electrek GM faces pushback on U.S. self-driving vehicle plan Reuters In Ford’s future ... Continue reading
May 24, 2019
WASHINGTON--Whether it’s part of a daily commute to work or the route for a highly-anticipated Memorial Day weekend road trip, drivers should always approach highway driving with safety in mind. GEICO’s guide to highway safe driving: Stay at the speed limit: Drivers shouldn’t treat speed limits as loose guideline ... Continue reading
Preview 2020 BMW X5 M50i and BMW X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicles
May 24, 2019
New M Performance variants of BMW X5 and X7 SAV’s. 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque and M GmbH model specific tuning. 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds for X5 M50i and 4.5 seconds for X7 M50i. ... Continue reading
May 24, 2019
DALLAS May 24, 2019; NACS Fuels Institute kicked off the FUELS2019 conference this week, bringing together leaders within the transportation and energy markets to discuss the evolution of fuels such as biofuels. Leading the discussion, Dr. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Tesla Automated Lane Changes Are Risky
May 24, 2019
A new automatic lane-change feature of Tesla's Autopilot system doesn't work well and could be a safety risk to drivers, according to tests performed by Consumer Reports. The magazine and website tested "Navigate on Autopilot" and found it less competent than human drivers, cutting off other cars without leaving enough ... Continue reading
May 24, 2019
2019 Memorial Day weekend, regular gasoline prices averaged $2.85 per gallon (gal) nationally on May 20, slightly lower than last year’s price of $2.92/gal before the holiday weekend. EIA expects U.S. regular retail gasoline prices will increase in the coming months and average $2.92/gal during the 2019 summer season ... Continue reading
Sedans Attracting Attractive Lookers
May 22, 2019
Recent research reveals that the youngest generations of car buyers – millennials and Generation Z – may have their sights set on sedans. According to a survey of American car owners commissioned by Nissan, desire for sedans remains strong. ... Continue reading
May 22, 2019
TOKYO, May, 17 2019; Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that its electric vehicle (EV) inverter has been adopted by Audi for its first mass production EV, the e-tron, which went on sale in Europe from March of this year. ... Continue reading
May 21, 2019
Sales appointments in Japan for the Matte Storm Gray Metallic RZ for this fiscal year are now being accepted online only- Packaging in pursuit of the fundamental performance of a pure sports car- Styling that leverages sports car packaging and layout characteristics- Technology that supports outstanding driving perform ... Continue reading
New ClipperCreek Dual Charging Station Charges Two Electric Vehicles Simultaneously
May 21, 2019
ClipperCreek, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), just announced its new dual electric vehicle (EV) charging station solution, the HCS-D40. The HCS-D40 is a 32 Amp, level 2 hardwired station that installs onto a single dedicated 40A circuit and can charge ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus UX-200 Review By John Heilig
May 21, 2019
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Lexus UX200 ENGINE: 2.0-liter DIHC I-4 TRANSMISSION: 10-speed CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 169 hp @ 6,600 rpm/151 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 103.9 in. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recalls Indexed May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
NHTSA Recalls: BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, Lotus, KME, Ford, Spartan, Nova Bus, Kenworth, AEV, Audi, Load Trail, Frontline, Horton, Peterbuilt, Proterra, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Lexus, Jayco, RAM, Pacifica, ... Continue reading
May 20, 2019
RECALL Statement: Power Lock Actuator Control Assembly May 17, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 410,351 U.S.-market pickup trucks to upgrade their tailgate locking mechanisms. ... Continue reading
May 19, 2019
15th May was a historic occasion. The first cab-less, electric truck – Einride’s T-pod – drove on a public road. ... Continue reading
Nutson Automotive News Wrap-up Week Ending May 18, 2019
May 19, 2019
Chinese Auto Sales 向下, Amsterdam "Smoking" ok Diesel and Gas Vehicles Not; Swedish Robot Trucks; Ride Hailing Increases Traffic In Cities; Tariffs; (Very)Hot Tesla's; ICE Smarts Buh-Bye; Volvo Battery Deal; Mercedes Formula 1 Batting 1000 ... Continue reading
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