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VinFast Begins Canadian Deliveries of VF 9 All-Electric

VinFast Begins Canadian Deliveries of VF 9 All-Electric

VinFast Auto has officially commenced delivery of its flagship VF 9 all-electric, 7-passenger, 3-row dual motor all-wheel drive SUV to Canadian customers. This launch reinforces VinFast’s commitment to establishing a foothold in one of the world’s most competitive automotive markets while offering eco-conscious con ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury - Review by David Colman

2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury - Review by David Colman

If you ever had the urge to back up a dump truck, the 2024 Lexus RZ 300e will fill that bill. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - MINI and Buick and Fiat and Subaru

Letter From Europe - MINI and Buick and Fiat and Subaru

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Back from Europe to sunny California, Mini Countryman and Buick Enclave Subaru and a Fiat 500E are the cars I have been driving of late. The Mini does bring back wonderful memories. ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Continues Partnership with Tread Lightly!

Yokohama Tire Continues Partnership with Tread Lightly!

This is the second consecutive year Yokohama will be an official partner of the celebrated U.S-based nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. ... Continue reading

AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to capture the flow of holiday travelers better. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. ... Continue reading

Marine Toys for Tots Kicks Off Holiday Campaign!

Marine Toys for Tots Kicks Off Holiday Campaign!

TRIANGLE, Va., Nov. 18, 2024 -- November is here, and that means Marine Toys for Tots' annual Holiday Campaign is in its 77th year of bringing joy and hope to children in need across the Nation. ... Continue reading

Close-up Of Latest NHTSA Recalls November 18, 2024

Close-up Of Latest NHTSA Recalls November 18, 2024

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recalls that may affect your vehicle.The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your spec ... Continue reading

GAC Group Showcases New Energy Vehicles and Unveils "Panyu Action" at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show

GAC Group Showcases New Energy Vehicles and Unveils "Panyu Action" at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 17, 2024 -- On November 15, at the 22nd Guangzhou International Auto Show, GAC's self-owned brands unveiled three groundbreaking models. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up November 10-16, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up November 10-16, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

I definitely like the call and action to ban any social media crap from China. ... Continue reading

What Do They Say About The 2024 BMW X5 M Competition – Review by David Colman

What Do They Say About The 2024 BMW X5 M Competition – Review by David Colman

2024 BMW X5 M Competition REVIEW:, This beast is a high-performance sport utility vehicle that delivers up to 617 horsepower and has a maximum torque of 553 lb-ft1. It has an 8-speed sport automatic transmission and can go from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds1. The X5 M Competition includes engineering and design upgrades that ... Continue reading

Deloitte: Holiday Travel Goes the Distance as Americans Plan More and Longer Trips

Deloitte: Holiday Travel Goes the Distance as Americans Plan More and Longer Trips

According to Deloitte's 2024 Holiday Travel Survey, 49% of Americans surveyed plan to travel this season. Holiday travel intent continues to be strong: Half (49%) of Americans intend to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January. ... Continue reading

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD PRESENTS A FREE STEM SATURDAY FESTIVAL FOR KIDS K-12: "What Floats Your Boat?" Learn about Buoyancy & Density

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD PRESENTS A FREE STEM SATURDAY FESTIVAL FOR KIDS K-12: "What Floats Your Boat?" Learn about Buoyancy & Density

WHAT: Created by STEM Global Action (SGA), STEM SATURDAY events offer a unique in-person, community-based learning experience for students and parents to explore STEM together. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Finds Growing Number of Financially Vulnerable Auto Customers

J.D. Power Finds Growing Number of Financially Vulnerable Auto Customers

Specifically, the study finds that among mass market auto loan customers, the number of those characterized as financially vulnerable has increased 11 percentage points since 2021 while the number of financially healthy customers has decreased 13 percentage points. ... Continue reading

The Henry Ford Honors Rosa Parks' Legacy with Free Event on Sunday, December 1

The Henry Ford Honors Rosa Parks' Legacy with Free Event on Sunday, December 1

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 14, 2024 -- The Henry Ford will commemorate the 69th anniversary of Rosa Park's Montgomery bus arrest in 1955 with a special free event, Standing For Justice: Rosa Parks' Detroit on Sunday, Dec. ... Continue reading

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