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Ford and GM Adopts Tesla Charging Network Sets Stage for Battle about Fast-Charging Standard

Ford and GM Adopts Tesla Charging Network Sets Stage for Battle about Fast-Charging Standard

Consumer adoption of EVs has been limited because of a justified concern about the availability and reliability of public chargers. By adopting Tesla’s EV charging network, which is the largest and most reliable network in the country, Ford and GM are clearly focused on alleviating customer concerns about public char ... Continue reading

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Ally - EPA'S Hard Left'er Turn Helping Only China - The Auto Channel and American Fuel & AFPM Empower Agree

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Ally - EPA'S Hard Left'er Turn Helping Only China - The Auto Channel and American Fuel & AFPM Empower Agree

EPA’s proposal to ban most new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2032 will benefit China at the expense of Americans, our energy security and jobs like mine in U.S. fuel and petrochemical manufacturing. < Here’s what I believe: The refining and petrochemical industries — our engineers, operators, planners, chemists ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

WASHINGTON, May 9 David Shepardson reporting; Reuters said that automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S. targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges ... Continue reading

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

Files Complaint Against Foxconn that Details Fraud, Bad Faith and Repeated Contractual Breaches Leading to Value Destruction Commences Comprehensive Sale Process for Endurance Truck and Related EV Assets Files Chapter 11 to Implement Restructuring in Efficient Manner Company is Debt-Free and Continues to Operate with S ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 2023

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 2023

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 specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 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.. ... Continue reading

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

Dodge Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Alfa Romeo Ranks Highest among Premium Brands for First Time TROY, Mich.: 22 June 2023 — New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. Accordi ... Continue reading

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... Continue reading

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Impressions

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Impressions

Compiled By Art Intelli The Auto Channel Auto Central February 22, 2023; The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has been completely redesigned to be a more capable, comfortable and tech-savvy pickup truck. It is available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive configurations, and many of its features are now shared with the larg ... Continue reading

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

2023 Economic Impact Report, highlighting the ongoing commitment and contributions international automakers and nameplate dealers are making across the U.S. According to the report, international automakers and dealers have significantly expanded their footprint in the U.S. auto industry, with $107 billion invested in ... Continue reading

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

Automaker Advocate Urges EPA to Ease 'Aggressive and Arbitrary' Emissions Rules The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to "ease up" on proposed emissions rules that aim to push automakers to sell 67 percent electric vehicles by 2032. According to The Detroit News, it's the ... Continue reading

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team are currently busy with preparations for the upcoming Cox Automotive ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™

2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™

TORRANCE, Calif. June 20, 2023 Full-electric Prologue is the first Honda SUV to integrate Google built-in, which debuted on the 2023 Honda Accord Touring hybrid, and wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility The first volume EV from Honda, the all-new 2024 Prologue SUV, will offer customers the latest digital services techn ... Continue reading

Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

New Technique Gives Designers Added Capabilities by Incorporating Engineering Constraints Into Generative AI Models LOS ALTOS, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to amplify vehicle designers. ... Continue reading

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