Jun 4, 2018
For instance, preference among the post-millennial age group for access to, rather than ownership of, assets is compelling automotive manufacturers to reassess long-established strategies centered on car ownership. While traditional approaches have proven successful with earlier generations, they are less likely to res ... Continue reading
Dispelling the 2018 Dodge Demon Myth - Review by Rob Echaus +VIDEO
Jun 4, 2018
It handles -Not only does it hand other cars their butts, but it can handle the curves. And makes for a nice daily driver. ... Continue reading
2018 TOYOTA CAMRY REVIEW: CAMRY XLE SEDAN REVIEW
Jun 4, 2018
This eighth generation of the venerable Camry is on an all-new platform called Toyota New Global Architecture, or TNGA – 30% more rigid, with new dimensions, new suspension geometry and upgrades in just about all systems. Lighter weight materials, including an aluminum hood and more high-strength steel in the substru ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News. ... Continue reading
2018 LEXUS RX 350 F-SPORT ROAD TRIP REVIEW - SNOWY BOYNE MOUNTAIN MI.
Jun 3, 2018
While early generations of the RX were conservatively styled this new one is more bold and brash than just about anything in its class. Both Toyota and Lexus turned the page on styling a few years ago when boss Akio Toyoda announced they would no longer build boring cars. They’ve mostly been true to that goal. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports May 2018 Sales
Jun 1, 2018
Total Sales Up 10 Percent Highest SUV Sales Month in Company History with 28,777 Sold; SUVs Represent 44 Percent of Sales Elantra Sales Up 27 Percent Kona Sales of 5,079 as Inventory Reaches All Hyundai Dealers Hyundai’s double digit increase was driven by its SUV family that again set several records. For the third ... Continue reading
SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $2.25 Billion in GM Cruise
May 31, 2018
SoftBank and GM joining forces to drive large-scale AV deployment Investment values GM Cruise at $11.5 billion DETROIT May 31, 2018; General Motors announced today that the SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise Holdings LLC (GM Cruise), further strengthening the company’s plans to commercialize ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM
May 31, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 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 City area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
CHINA'S SOLID-STATE LIDAR PIONEERS DRIVERLESS DELIVERY VEHICLES
May 31, 2018
Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network and RoboSense jointly released today G Plus, the world’s first solid-state LiDAR unmanned logistics vehicle. Announced at Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network 2018 Global Smart Logistics Summit held today in Hangzhou, China, the most important feature of the newly announced G Plus drive ... Continue reading
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named Best Green Winter Vehicle
May 31, 2018
2018 Outlander PHEV named the “Best Green Winter Vehicle.” The all-new 2018 Outlander PHEV, a halo vehicle for the brand, offers both fuel efficiency and rugged capabilities. As a parallel hybrid, it brings together the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi’ ... Continue reading
Tesla Model 3 Gets CR Recommendation After Braking Update
May 30, 2018
By Patrick Olsen May 30, 2018 10 SHARES Consumer Reports now recommends the Tesla Model 3, after our testers found a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet. The software update came a week after Consumer Reports published test results that showed stopping distances for the Mode ... Continue reading
2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally
May 29, 2018
ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) held its annual Spring Rally last week at Road America – one of the world’s premier road racing tracks. Over the course of two days, more than 80 media members from across the country had the opportunity to put more than 90 vehicles through their p ... Continue reading
All New 2019 Acura RDX Arrives in Showrooms June 1, 2018
May 29, 2018
Most extensive Acura product redesign in a decade heralds new era for Acura design, performance and luxury Acura exclusive platform, powerful new turbo engine, available next-generation SH-AWD™ and top-of-class class power-to-weight ratio yields quickest, best handling RDX yet Dramatically upgraded interior features ... Continue reading
Next Gen Hyundai Engine Gets Big Investment and More People
May 29, 2018
Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to support production of new models of Sonata and Elantra sedans. The investment will create 50 new jobs. ... Continue reading
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Updated With Features
May 29, 2018
Hyundai’s Ioniq line-up continues to improve its product offering for the 2019 model year, with new and broader applications of active safety features, enhanced voice-recognition features and standard remote charge management for Plug-in and Electric models. ... Continue reading
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