News By Topic: Features

Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Future Mobility Vision at Hyundai Hydrogen World in China

Aug 26, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group announced today the opening of the Hyundai Hydrogen World -- an exhibition hall dedicated to the fuel-cell electric vehicle, related technologies and energy -- and illuminated the way forward for the world’s sustainable mobility. ... Continue reading

Honda USA Has Developed New Safer More Effective Front Air Bags

Aug 26, 2019

Honda today announced the development of an innovative new passenger front airbag technology designed to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object. Honda plans to begin applying its advanced airbag design to new pro ... Continue reading

Official Electrified Porsche Taycan Details Revealed

Aug 26, 2019

Classic design features have been reinterpreted and brought into the digital age. “Less is more applies here too,” explains Ivo van Hulten, Director Interior Design Style Porsche at Porsche AG. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Recalls 680,000 Vehicles For Slippery Key Problem

Aug 26, 2019

Washington DC August 23, 2019; Reuters reported that Volkswagen said it is recalling 679,000 U.S. vehicles sold since 2011 that could roll away because of an electrical issue.The automaker said drivers could remove the key after stopping without placing the car in park, which increases the risk the vehicle could roll a ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending Auigust 24, 2019

Aug 25, 2019

Too Many Autonomous Crashes; Ferrari's New Models; Recharge At Shell Stations In Singapore; Bolt Extends Range; California CAFE Scam; Audi 600 HP Avant Wagon Coming; Car Brands In Popular Music; Mergers?; Volkswagen Recall. Pebble Beach 2019; Our Friend Spy Photog Jim Dunne Passes, RIP Jim ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 24, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Aug 24, 2019

Auto Lab Talk Radio Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com. Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practic ... Continue reading

Never Bring A Rapier To A Gun Fight

Aug 24, 2019

Prelude to Battle By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ... Continue reading

Dodge Stratus/Plymouth Breeze (1996)

Aug 23, 2019

Dodge Stratus/Plymouth Breeze (1996) ... Continue reading

Study Ranks Every State's Highway System, Finds Road Conditions Worsening In Important Categories

Aug 22, 2019

After decades of incremental progress in several key highway categories, the Reason Foundation's Annual Highway Report published today finds the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially in a group of problem-plagued states that are struggling to repair deficient bridges, maintain Interstate pavement ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI MOTOR TO SHOWCASE NEW EV CONCEPT AT FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

Aug 21, 2019

Hyundai Motor will display the company’s focus toward the future direction of car design at the forthcoming IAA Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 10-22, 2019). Inspired by looking back at the brand’s first model in the 1970s, the fully-electric concept car will act as a symbolic milestone for Hyundai’s future EV design ... Continue reading

Hyundai Accent, Santa Fe and Tucson Named Best Cars for Teens Says Magazine

Aug 21, 2019

The 2019 Hyundai Accent and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have each been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list while the 2016 Hyundai Tucson earned a spot on the “Best Used Cars for Teens” list. ... Continue reading

Porsche invests in Israeli start-up TriEye

Aug 21, 2019

Future safety technology for automated driving Stuttgart/Tel Aviv. Strategic investment: Porsche has acquired a minority stake in the Israeli start-up, TriEye. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Preview Plus Bonus Content-Honda Reviews 1994-2020

Aug 21, 2019

The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback returns with updated exterior styling, new interior trim, and a revised Sport trim that adds Smart Start and Entry and an upgraded Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe Preview

Aug 21, 2019

On the heels of several technology and interior upgrades introduced for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe are further improved with front and rear styling updates, new more refined LED headlight designs, and a revised final-drive ratio for more responsive acceleration. ... Continue reading

SEMA Seeks Young Vehicle Builders at Goodguys West Coast Nationals

Aug 21, 2019

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Applications for the SEMA Young Guns Regional Competition taking place at the 2019 Goodguys West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF, at the Alameda Fair Grounds in late August are available at www.semayoungguns.com. Vehicle builders age 27 and younger are invited to apply for a chance to win an all ... Continue reading