Jan 10, 2020
“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
Jan 10, 2020
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
Jan 9, 2020
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
Jan 8, 2020
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
Jan 8, 2020
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
Jan 8, 2020
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
Jan 8, 2020
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
Jan 8, 2020
John Bozzella, CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation. ... Continue reading
Strike Back at OPEC with Ethanol ... and Save Money, Too!
Jan 8, 2020
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
Jan 7, 2020
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
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 2019 Annual Results
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
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
Jan 7, 2020
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
Jan 7, 2020
- 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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