News By Topic: New Model Introductions

Mercedes-Maybach EQS All Electric SUV

Dec 17, 2023

Redefining automotive excellence in the age of electromobility ... Continue reading

Hyundai's 2024 Elantra and Tucson Awarded TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Dec 15, 2023

Hyundai’s 2024 Elantra and Tucson have each received TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the organization’s top honor. ... Continue reading

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

Dec 13, 2023

Recognized for approach to sourcing innovative interior materials '10 Must-Have Items' distinguish EV9 as a standout for innovative use of materials EV9 recognized for innovative use of interior materials and creative tension embodied by Opposites United design philosophy IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPA ... Continue reading

Hyundai 2024 Kona Electric Pricing

Dec 12, 2023

Hyundai Announces 2024 Kona Electric Pricing VIEW ONLINE December 11, 2023 ID: 4021 Second-Generation Kona Features Much Larger Cabin and Cargo Area Up to 261 Miles of EPA-Estimated Range and Faster Charging Capability Class-Leading 12.3-Inch Infotainment and Gauge Cluster Displays Standard FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec ... Continue reading

Good Old Ford (Cortina) Days, Good New Ford (Maverick) Days, Good Mazda CX-9, Good Lexus RC-F

Dec 12, 2023

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco Bureau December 4, 2023 I as was delighted when the new and best selling Ford Maverick arrived to Belvedere. Not many people know that my very first job out of Uni was with Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading

GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck

Dec 12, 2023

DETROIT – General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will joint ... Continue reading

GM and Autocar Collaborate on Zero Tailpipe Emissions H2 Commercial Vehicles

Dec 12, 2023

DETROIT and CHICAGO – General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM’s HYDROTEC power cubes. Autocar, a market leader in customized vocational trucks, views this initiative as an important expansion ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

Dec 12, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 pletely redesigned last year, the 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson

Dec 12, 2023

2023 Lexus RZ 450e A first from Lexus By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0617) Major automakers posted double-digit sales gains in the third quarter of 2023. Retail inventories have improved and fleet shipments are rebounding. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars opens public EV fast charging network at U.S. Starbucks stores

Dec 11, 2023

50 chargers at 15 locations between Denver and Seattle make EV charging as easy as getting coffee DC fast chargers provide up to 110 miles in as little as 15 minutes on Volvo models Helps improve public charging infrastructure reliability MAHWAH, NJ (December 11, 2023) – Volvo Car USA and Starbucks have followed thro ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID PRICING

Dec 11, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 11, 2023

A stunning endorsement for hybrid engineering ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Nearly Half of EVs in Our Highway-Only Range Test Fell Short of Their EPA Estimates

Dec 10, 2023

COLCHESTER, CT — Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t go enough miles on a charge—is a key factor that’s deterring Americans from going all-electric, according to 54 percent of adults in a 2022 national-representative survey by Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, a ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up December 3-9, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up Decenber 1-9, 2023. ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus TX With Three-Row Luxury

Dec 9, 2023

First Lexus vehicle to be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and Lexus Interface Multimedia System with standard 14-inch touchscreen New Lexus Unified Spindle design prioritizes aerodynamic handling and vehicle stability a new three-row vehicle, making every seat the best seat. ... Continue reading