News By Topic: New Vehicles

2021 Toyota GR Supra First-Ever Four-Cylinder Turbo Model Revealed

Feb 13, 2020

GR Supra 3.0 Gets Power Boost and Revised Chassis Tuning New GR Supra 2.0 is First-Ever Four-Cylinder Version, with 255 Horsepower and Lower Weight New GR Supra A91 Edition with Exclusive Color and Design Features 8-in. Central Display Screen Now Standard on All Models Brimming with history and reverberating with the e ... Continue reading

Nidec Adds 200 kW and 50 kW Models to its Lineup of EV Traction Motor Systems For Luxury Carsy

Feb 13, 2020

Nidec has added two new models to its lineup of traction motor systems for electric vehicles: a 200 kW model for the D and E segments (large family cars and full-size / executive cars) and a 50 kW model for the A segment (micro / city / kei cars). Both models are based on the company’s original 150 kW E-Axle—the fi ... Continue reading

Indian Motorcycle Draws a Line in the Sand

Feb 13, 2020

May the best V-twin win.” That’s the rally cry for the newest marketing campaign for Indian Motorcycle’s all-new Indian Challenger – a fully-loaded premium bagger designed as a superior alternative to the category leader, the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special. This morning, Indian announced the “Challeng ... Continue reading

Many American Car Buyers Consider Hybrids 41% But 17% Will Consider EV's And Not Pay the Price for eMobility

Feb 13, 2020

The study found that there is a substantial interest in eMobility amongst US automobile consumers – 41 percent of participants indicated they would consider a hybrid vehicle for their next purchase. ... Continue reading

Czinger Previews Sights And Sounds of Revolutionary 21C Hypercar +VIDEO

Feb 13, 2020

Marking its place in history, and a paradigm shift in the way vehicles are designed, developed, engineered and manufactured, Czinger Vehicles teases its upcoming hypercar, 21C, ahead of Geneva International Motor Show 2020 global debut. ... Continue reading

Hyundai And Canoo to Co-Develop Their All-Electric Skateboard Platform - Plus Relevant Historic News

Feb 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group expects the new platform using Canoo’s skateboard architecture to allow for a simplified and standardized development process, lowering vehicle price Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on a recent commitment to invest USD 87 billion over the next five years for future growth as well as its plan ... Continue reading

PREVIEW - 2020 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Feb 12, 2020

LONDON - February 12, 2020: The heartbeat of Aston Martin’s sports car range just got that little bit faster with the introduction of the new Vantage Roadster. Joining the Vantage Coupe, which was launched in 2018, this convertible model amplifies the emotional appeal of a model renowned for delivering a compelling b ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Mong-Koo Chung Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

Feb 11, 2020

Motor Group Chairman Mong-Koo Chung will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the industry’s top honor, in the class of 2020.Chung will be the first Korean inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, which was established in 1939 and has honored nearly 800 business leaders from around the world. The 2020 Indu ... Continue reading

Kia XCeed and ‘Imagine by Kia’ Honored For 2020 iF Design Awards

Feb 11, 2020

Concept recognized in the ‘Professional Concept’ category New Kia XCeed urban crossover secures ‘Product’ design accolade All four members of the new Ceed model family now recognized for design Kia has won 20 iF Design Awards since 2010 The Kia XCeed urban crossover and the ‘Imagine by Kia’ concept have bee ... Continue reading

Ford Exec Shakeup

Feb 10, 2020

Jim Farley becomes chief operating officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Hackett. Farley will be responsible for all global markets and automotive operations, Ford Smart Mobility and autonomous vehicles Hau Thai-Tang takes on an expanded role in delivering great products, services and experiences for Ford custome ... Continue reading

2020 Chicago Auto Show - Vehicles On Display - Purdy and Cannell Report

Feb 9, 2020

2020 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell Photos by Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Team It’s Auto Show Season!! With the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show moving to June, Chicago, with classic braggadocio, consider theirs the first of the season. PHOTO CannellChi20-1066.jpg Organ ... Continue reading

2020 Chicago Auto Show Impressions From Larry Nutson Chicago's Car Guy

Feb 9, 2020

2020’s First Big Auto Show The 112th Chicago Auto Show By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The 2020 Chicago Auto Show has the distinction of being the first big auto show of the new year and also of this new decade. It’s the largest auto show in North America with more ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Review Week Ending February 7, 2020

Feb 9, 2020

Last Week's News: 2020 Chicago Auto Show; AWD Pacifica Revealed; Super Bowl Auto Commercials; January US Sales Scoreboard; UK EV Madness; 2020 Corvette Stingray On KY Assembly Line; Virus Halts Asia Auto Production; US DOJ Halts Auto Maker Investigations; World Car Of The Year Finalists; Autonomous Vehicle Going Into R ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday February 8, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Feb 8, 2020

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Pr ... Continue reading

Kelley Official 5 Year Cost To Own Winners

Feb 7, 2020

While many shoppers think negotiating a good deal up front is the best way to save money when buying a new vehicle, choosing a car with low ownership costs can create even greater savings over time. Purchase price is only one of the many costs associated with vehicle ownership. ... Continue reading