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Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers

Lightning Hybrids Ford Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2017 -- Lightning Hybrids, designer and manufacturer of the Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, has been named as an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company. Lightning Hybrids is one of three initial vehicle modifiers, and the only ... Continue reading

Older Drivers Embrace Active Safety Features; Resist Autonomous Vehicles

Older Drivers Embrace Active Safety Features; Resist Autonomous Vehicles

Older drivers are increasingly comfortable with and recognize the benefits of active safety technology, but they are still reluctant to relinquish total control to an autonomous vehicle, according to a nationwide survey by Munich Re, US of drivers age 65 and older. Approximately two out of three (63 percent) drivers ov ... Continue reading

The Fuel Cell Car Myth

The Fuel Cell Car Myth

Are fuel cell cars in the future for the automotive world? They sound promising - no complicated reciprocating engines, no noise, no smog, minimal maintenance, no global warming. But not so fast - everything comes with a trade off. ... Continue reading

2017 Detroit Auto Show Analysis Crossovers and SUVs Dominate; 15 New Models Among 26 New Releases

2017 Detroit Auto Show Analysis Crossovers and SUVs Dominate; 15 New Models Among 26 New Releases

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2017 North American International Auto Show Highlights" report to their offering. This growth insight presents strategic content from the 2017 North American International Auto Show, which was held in Detroit from Jan. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 11, 2010 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 11, 2010 7-9AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: March 11, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio c ... Continue reading

Who Needs A Stinkin' Car Company? New EV "NIO EVE" Built By Digital Group - Autonomous Electric Car On The Road in 2020

Who Needs A Stinkin' Car Company? New EV "NIO EVE" Built By Digital Group - Autonomous Electric Car On The Road in 2020

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, NIO, a next-generation car company, announced that they will have autonomous electric vehicles in the U.S. market in 2020. The company also unveiled “NIO EVE” – the embodiment of their vision for the future of autonomous cars. ... Continue reading

Urban Transit Pioneer Unveils Blueprint for Shared Electric Mobility

Urban Transit Pioneer Unveils Blueprint for Shared Electric Mobility

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2017 -- Scoot Networks, Inc., the leading provider of shared, light electric vehicle (LEV) services, today announced its international expansion with the unveiling of the Scoot Mobility Operating System (Scoot MOS), a platform for shared LEV services in densely populated cities. In partnering wi ... Continue reading

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric to Make Worldwide Debut at 2017 New York International Auto Show

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric to Make Worldwide Debut at 2017 New York International Auto Show

Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Electric to join lineup with 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Clarity series provides unparalleled choice with premium midsize sedan capability and three available electric powertrain options TORRANCE, Calif. - The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwid ... Continue reading

Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.

Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.

BALTIMORE—Paice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has instituted a formal investigation into patent infringement claims against Ford Motor Co. If Paice prevails, all imports of Ford’s infringing hybrid cars (including the F ... Continue reading

2017 Geneva Motor Show - Kia Reveals Stinger, Picanto and Two Plug-in Hybrids +VIDEO

2017 Geneva Motor Show - Kia Reveals Stinger, Picanto and Two Plug-in Hybrids +VIDEO

Kia Motors unveils four new models: the new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the all-new Kia Picanto city car, which makes its global debut. Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optim ... Continue reading

2017 Geneva Motor Show - Audi Presents 6 New Sporty Models, Including 3 CNG-Hybrids

2017 Geneva Motor Show - Audi Presents 6 New Sporty Models, Including 3 CNG-Hybrids

Making their world premieres are the Audi Q8 sport concept, which is powered by a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine with a mild hybrid system, and the new RS 5 Coupé*, the Gran Turismo of RS models. Its counterpart in motorsport, the Audi RS 5 DTM, is starting the new season with over 500 hp of power. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Press Conference at 2017 Geneva Motor Show - Tuesday 2:10AM EST +VIDEO

Hyundai Press Conference at 2017 Geneva Motor Show - Tuesday 2:10AM EST +VIDEO

Live broadcast of two Hyundai World Premieres GENEVA - March 6, 2017: Watch right here on TheAutoChannel.com as Hyundai introduces the New Generation Hyundai i30 Wagon and its vision for the future in Fuel Cell technology, with an all-new concept car. . The new member of the i30 family maintains the timeless design of ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Media Night - Complete Presentation +VIDEO

Volkswagen Group Media Night - Complete Presentation +VIDEO

Shaping The Future and Creating Innovation GENEVA - March 6, 2017: Changes in the automotive world are continuing apace and pose significant challenges for us all. How will it be possible in future to deliver individual mobility that is both exciting and sustainable? As far as we are concerned, it will certainly be fas ... Continue reading

Half Of Car Buyers Say No To A Driverless Car Future

Half Of Car Buyers Say No To A Driverless Car Future

The biggest challenge facing a future of driverless cars may not be the most obvious one. As the UK contemplates the obstacles that lie ahead for legislature, infrastructure and technology, research from Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, reveals that 49% of motorists are disinterested in t ... Continue reading

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