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Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

Arrow Electronics Helps Racecar Driver Sam Schmidt Regain Independence Two Decades After Accident Leaves Him Paralyzed

“To me, driving is freedom.” On Jan. 6, 2000, a racing accident left IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt paralyzed from the shoulders down. ... Continue reading

First Harley-Davidson Edition GMC Pickup in History Introduced

First Harley-Davidson Edition GMC Pickup in History Introduced

Harley-Davidson Edition GMC Pickup -Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Tuscany Motor Co. will introduce the first Harley-Davidson edition GMC pickup in history at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 11, 2020. ... Continue reading

2020 Nissan Sentra and the future of the compact car

2020 Nissan Sentra and the future of the compact car

Nissan’s all-time bestselling vehicle in the US, averaging 140k units sold per year over the past 20 years. Nissan started production of the 8th generation of the Sentra this past December, rounding out a quartet of redesigns of their main sedan lineup in the US that also included the Altima, Maxima and Versa. ... Continue reading

10 Million Airbag Inflators Made By Takata For US Vehicles Recalled

10 Million Airbag Inflators Made By Takata For US Vehicles Recalled

January 8, 2020; David Shepardson reporting for Reuters said that Takata is recalling 10 million replacement air bag inflators in the United States, the largest ever auto safety recall in history, as U.S. regulators consider whether to make it even wider. The 10 million inflator recall made public Wednesday covers infl ... Continue reading

Toyota To Build Model City At Base Of Sacred Mountain

Toyota To Build Model City At Base Of Sacred Mountain

LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan, 07 2020; At CES, Toyota revealed plans to build a prototype "city" of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. ... Continue reading

Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn Hits Out at Carmaker and Japan +VIDEO

Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn Hits Out at Carmaker and Japan +VIDEO

BEIRUT January 7, 2020; Samia Nakhoul and Eric Knecht in Beruit, David Dolan, Linda Sieg, William Mallard and Maki Shiraki in Tokyo; reporting for Reuters said that that Carlos Ghosn, speaking publicly for the first since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice, told reporters in Beirut he had been treated “brutall ... Continue reading

Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control e-4ORCE expands electric vehicle performance

Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control e-4ORCE expands electric vehicle performance

Nissan is elevating the performance capability of electric vehicles with its new twin-motor all-wheel-control technology called e-4ORCE. The technology provides instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced, predictable power and handling on par with many premium sports cars. ... Continue reading

Strike Back at OPEC with Ethanol ... and Save Money, Too!

Strike Back at OPEC with Ethanol ... and Save Money, Too!

The petroleum oil industry is on a roller coaster ride, a roller-coaster ride that provides no safety belts for the consumers who are being taken on the ride. ... Continue reading

2020 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Ford Explorer Roomy, rear-drive, plus a new hybrid By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6026) Ford has done it again and completely revamped the Explorer. It still looks very much like an Explorer. ... Continue reading

SONY Enters EV Car Business Just What The World Needs, Another Useless Electric Car - Combines New Mobility Proposals Pursuing Comfort and Entertainment In Prototype Car

SONY Enters EV Car Business Just What The World Needs, Another Useless Electric Car - Combines New Mobility Proposals Pursuing Comfort and Entertainment In Prototype Car

Sony's efforts in the area of mobility – such as pursuing safety, reliability, comfort and entertainment – are being positioned as a new initiative, named "VISION-S." The first prototype vehicle to result from "VISION-S" will be showcased at the Sony booth. This prototype incorporates Sony's imaging and sensing tec ... Continue reading

Henny Hemmes Champion Race Driver, Automotive Journalist and Our Friend Passed Away in 2019 - Rust Zacht Henny Rust Zacht

Henny Hemmes Champion Race Driver, Automotive Journalist and Our Friend Passed Away in 2019 - Rust Zacht Henny Rust Zacht

Louisville, KY May 2, 2019; It is with great sadness and tears that I am reporting that Henny Hemmes, our friend, collegue, mentor, teacher and creative partner has passed away. Henny was always more than a journalist to all of us here at The Auto Channel, she was a real hero...a pioneer in women's rights who used her ... Continue reading

Unique Fisker Ocean Revealed: Cool Featured All-Electric Technically Advanced Luxury SUV, Pricing, Driver Experience Details

Unique Fisker Ocean Revealed: Cool Featured All-Electric Technically Advanced Luxury SUV, Pricing, Driver Experience Details

- The world's most sustainable vehicle unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 2020, pricing details revealed: full purchase option starting at $37,499 (U.S.) MSRP – $29,999 after U.S. tax credit; flexible lease starting at $379 (U.S.) per month with all maintenance and service included - Worldwide manufacturing strate ... Continue reading

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