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Peek At Ford In The Future

Peek At Ford In The Future

By 2020, Ford will offer North America’s freshest lineup among all full-line automakers, with its average showroom age dropping from 5.7 to 3.3 years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs ... Continue reading

Hyundai at 2018 Geneva International Motor Show

Hyundai at 2018 Geneva International Motor Show

“With all our innovative, cutting-edge technology solutions presented at the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai is showcasing the future of mobility in a universal and holistic manner,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “By presenting the IoT Cockpit, the concep ... Continue reading

Hyundai Winter-Proves EV's In Lapland's Extreme Cold

Hyundai Winter-Proves EV's In Lapland's Extreme Cold

At Hyundai Mobis Proving Ground in Sweden, just an hour’s drive away from the Article Circle, Hyundai Motor Company subjects its latest electrified vehicles to the most extreme sub-zero conditions. Rigorous testing ensures winter-proved operation of Hyundai’s electrified vehicles in temperatures as low as -35°C. E ... Continue reading

All-New 2018 Accord Hybrid Arrives in Showrooms

All-New 2018 Accord Hybrid Arrives in Showrooms

TORRANCE, Calif., March 16, 2018 -- The 2018 Accord Hybrid will begin arriving in dealerships starting March 23 as the latest addition to Honda's growing portfolio of electrified vehicles. Boasting class-leading power, cabin space, and cargo space, the next-generation Accord Hybrid wholly embodies Honda's unique approa ... Continue reading

Toyota Accelerates Use of Hydrogen at its Plants

Toyota Accelerates Use of Hydrogen at its Plants

The 20 newly introduced fuel cell forklifts have been deployed by tapping into a joint initiative led by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in an effort to promote the use of fuel cells in industrial vehicles to realize a hydrogen society. ... Continue reading

Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Washington, DC +VIDEO

Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Washington, DC +VIDEO

Audi of America announced that more than 600 intersections in the District of Columbia support the “time-to-green” feature of Traffic Light Information. “This initiative represents the kind of innovation that is critical for us to advance the traffic safety goals of Vision Zero,” said Mayor Bowser. ... Continue reading

FUEL CELLS: Toyoda Gosei Establishes New Plant in Japan to Produce High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs

FUEL CELLS: Toyoda Gosei Establishes New Plant in Japan to Produce High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks for FCVs

KIYOSU, Japan--Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has established a new plant in the city of Inabe, Mie Prefecture, Japan to produce high pressure hydrogen tanks, a crucial component of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Preparations for the start of production are currently underway. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets March 5-11, 2018; Geneva, Amelia Island, Flying Car; 2019 Volvo XC40; Tariffs; Ford and Hyundai Recalls; Japanese Fuel Cell Goals; Toyota and Mazda Venture

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets March 5-11, 2018; Geneva, Amelia Island, Flying Car; 2019 Volvo XC40; Tariffs; Ford and Hyundai Recalls; Japanese Fuel Cell Goals; Toyota and Mazda Venture

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. For More search the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Goog ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe: KIA Niro; Mazda Miata; LC500 Lexus; Forza Friends;

Letter From Europe: KIA Niro; Mazda Miata; LC500 Lexus; Forza Friends;

The KIA comes fully equipped, unlike German cars where the base price might be say 40 thou by the time you’ve finished with the necessary extras you are looking at 60. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM March 10, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM March 10, 2018

Auto Lab is a 29 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 with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo – Electric Mobility in its Most Beautiful Form +VIDEO

Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo – Electric Mobility in its Most Beautiful Form +VIDEO

Porsche is unveiling a vehicle with many talents and a spectacular design language at the Geneva Motor Show: the Mission E Cross Turismo. The strengths of this Cross Utility Vehicle (CUV) include an emotional design with striking off-road elements as well as an innovative display and operating concept with touchscreen ... Continue reading

Positive U.S. Ethanol Margins Drive Production Growth

Positive U.S. Ethanol Margins Drive Production Growth

March 6, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Estimated clean renewable and powerful ethanol production margins at renewable energy U.S. corn ethanol plants averaged 22 cents per gallon (gal) in 2017. Last year was the fifth consecutive year that margins have averaged more than 20 cents/gal, which has he ... Continue reading

GFG Style and Envision Unveil Concept Car at Geneva Motor Show

GFG Style and Envision Unveil Concept Car at Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 -- Today, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, GFG Style and Envision unveil a new concept electric vehicle that brings together beautiful design with beautiful energy, to signpost the future of mobility. The GFG Sibylla is a smart electric sedan developed in collaboration with Envision, a leader in sma ... Continue reading

Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: Transforming The Way We Drive, Transforming The Way We Live

Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: Transforming The Way We Drive, Transforming The Way We Live

The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Hyundai Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Hyundai Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Hyundai premieres the all new Kona electric, NEXO hydrogen powered SUV, and new Santa Fe right here on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

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