Jan 15, 2021
Fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022 but remain below 2019 peak Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review and Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) In 2020, fossil fuel production in the United States declined by an estimated 6% from the 2019 record high of 81.3 quadrillion Br ... Continue reading
CARFAX Canada Launches Car Care
Jan 15, 2021
CARFAX Canada, the country’s leading source of vehicle history information, has introduced a free service that makes taking care of a car easier than ever. ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2021
Continental Mobility Study: 46 percent of U.S. respondents say they prefer the latest technology in their vehicle, while 32 percent are eagerly awaiting automated driving features – a slight increase from 2018. ... Continue reading
Groupe Renault Presents Its ‘Renaulution’ Strategic Plan
Jan 14, 2021
a new strategic plan, which aims to shift the group’s strategy from volume to value. This strategic plan involves pivoting the business model to tech, energy and mobility; making Groupe Renault a frontrunner in the value chain of new mobility.The plan aims to ensure the company’s ’s sustainable profitability whil ... Continue reading
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jan 14, 2021
Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th birthday in June. By coincidence, my drive of a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia couldn’t have been better timed to reacquaint me with the heritage of this storied brand. ... Continue reading
2020 Nissan Altima Review by Larry Nutson
Jan 14, 2021
2020 is the second year for the Nissan Altima after its complete redesign for 2019. Changes for 2020 are minimal so I went back and reviewed my notes on the 2019. ... Continue reading
Range Rover's Luxo-Muscle SUV - the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition Review by Rob Eckaus
Jan 14, 2021
The complete package when it comes to SUVs By Rob Eckaus SF Bureau THE AUTO CHANNEL Never having much exposure to Land Rover except for a fun test ride last year when I was exposed to their thoughtful luxury, I was still pleasantly surprised with the snarling 2020 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. More ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X4 Lariat Review by Larry Nutson
Jan 14, 2021
2020 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X4 Lariat Review By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6610) There’s no vehicle that says America more than a pickup truck. Okay, I’m talking four-wheeled vehicles, since Harley-Davidson motorcycles might come to mind. ... Continue reading
Sony Commences VISION-S Public Road Testing +VIDEO
Jan 13, 2021
Sony Corporation (“Sony”) today announced the completion of its VISION-S prototype vehicle in December 2020, which has been under development with the goal of contributing to the evolution of mobility, and that it has begun public road tests in Europe. Sony will continue to further develop the vehicle, and plans to ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2021
At the Washington DC Auto Show about 15 years ago I saw the future. An electric vehicle that, like a camel, carried the fuel it needed for virtually unlimited travel across the desert. ... Continue reading
Lack of Interest in Autonomous Driving Features Not Only Down to Trust, Finds Strategy Analytics
Jan 13, 2021
A lack of trust is not the only contributing factor to the lack of widespread interest in automated driving/parking. The user experience of autonomous vehicles (AV) has many facets; consumers’ hesitance with AVs extends to usefulness and usability. ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2021
While the long-term trend towards electric vehicles (EVs) continues to solidify, consumer anxiety amid the pandemic may be shifting automotive priorities towards familiarity and affordability, with 74% of U.S. consumers looking for a traditional internal combustion engine in their next vehicle. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Teases First Image of IONIQ 5 +VIDEO
Jan 12, 2021
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the first teaser image of the highly anticipated IONIQ 5 midsize CUV, the first model in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand. IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle mated with Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), an innovative system made exclusively for nex ... Continue reading
GM Startup To Build Electric Delivery Trucks
Jan 12, 2021
BrightDrop, which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. These BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security ... Continue reading
RPM Foundation Joins Forces with The Great Race
Jan 12, 2021
designed for High School, Technical School, College and qualified Youth Group Teams to compete in this special Division of the Great Race. ... Continue reading
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