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Lucid Air Sapphire wins German Performance Car of the Year 2026 Award

Lucid Air Sapphire wins German Performance Car of the Year 2026 Award

MUNICH, Oct. 14, 2025 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced that the Lucid Air Sapphire1 is the winner of the 2026 German Performance Car of the Year in this year's edition of the prestigious GCOTY (German Car of the Year) Awards. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Expands Product Line with Second New Model, Adding New Off-road-focused Model to Previously Announced New BEV Model

Mitsubishi Expands Product Line with Second New Model, Adding New Off-road-focused Model to Previously Announced New BEV Model

Mitsubishi Motors will introduce a second new SUV, adding to the previously announced battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV All-new rugged variant of Outlander to feature off-road bodywork, off-road-focused drive modes and performance upgrades, unique interior styling, launches in late CY2026 All-new BEV to launch in U.S. ... Continue reading

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Looks good, but it’s got some issues. ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The majority of passenger vehicles and light trucks on the road today are powered by gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE). The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price Hits Record High in September, Surges Past $50,000 for the First Time Ever

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price Hits Record High in September, Surges Past $50,000 for the First Time Ever

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2025 -- In September, the average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. was above $50,000 for the first time, according to new estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book. ... Continue reading

2025 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Mark Maynard Review

2025 Subaru Crosstrek - Review by Mark Maynard Review

2025 Subaru Crosstrek pricing ranges from $26,540 to 33,540. The Crosstrek Limited tester was $35,280. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

Mazda's CX-30 is a compact SUV that values concision over abundance. ... Continue reading

Caterpillar Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire RPMGlobal

Caterpillar Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire RPMGlobal

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 12, 2025 -- Caterpillar Inc. today entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based software company. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 5-11, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup October 5-11, 2025

Here are important, relevant, Interesting and sometimes semi-secret stories you need to know—served up as snappy, opinionated, and insider-sharp. Expertly crafted, easy-to-understand auto news nuggets that cut through the noise and get right to what matters to you in the automotive world. ... Continue reading

IT'S BAAAAAACK - GM EV Bolt (Not Volt) Gets Plugged Back Into GM Stable (After Fire Problem Eliminated)

IT'S BAAAAAACK - GM EV Bolt (Not Volt) Gets Plugged Back Into GM Stable (After Fire Problem Eliminated)

General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt, building on the formula that made its predecessor one of the industry’s most popular electric vehicles. With a starting launch model MSRP1 of $29,990 (including $1,395 DFC) for a 2027 Bolt LT, Chevy is delivering the affordable American EV that buyers want. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Lowers Price on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV Lineup

Hyundai Lowers Price on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV Lineup

Hyundai Motor America today announced substantial pricing reductions across the 2026 IONIQ 5 lineup, reinforcing the brand's commitment to making EVs more accessible and competitive in the rapidly evolving EV market. ... Continue reading

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

Five Essential Tips When Negotiating With Used Car Dealers

With a quick search on the internet, it is possible to find all types of strategies and advice when it comes to negotiating with a car dealer. Some of it is good, solid advice while other information will cause issues with any type of deal that you want to make. ... Continue reading

NFPA and State Farm® Team Up for Ninth Year to Promote Fire Prevention Week Nationwide

NFPA and State Farm® Team Up for Ninth Year to Promote Fire Prevention Week Nationwide

QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 10, 2025 -- The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and State Farm® are teaming up for the ninth year to promote Fire Prevention Week™, October 5-11, 2025. ... Continue reading

Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package Named 2026 Snowmobile of the Year by Snow Goer Magazine

Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package Named 2026 Snowmobile of the Year by Snow Goer Magazine

VALCOURT, QC, Oct. 10, 2025 - Ski-Doo, a brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) , is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Ski-Doo Summit X model with Expert Package has been named Snowmobile of the Year by Snow Goer magazine, one of the most respected publications in the snowmobiling industry. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Market worth $1,189.59 billion by 2035

Electric Vehicle Market worth $1,189.59 billion by 2035

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2025 -- The plug-in Electric Vehicle Market is projected to grow from USD 698.63 billion in 2025, and reach USD 1,189.59 billion in 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The hybrid electric vehicle market (HEV+MHEV) is set to grow from USD 446.8 ... Continue reading

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