2023 Toyota Crown LTD Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2023
You’ve come a looong way, baby! The Crown name may be new to you but it’s old hat to Toyota. Way back in 1958, Toyota’s pioneer offering in North America was a fusty-looking four-door sedan called the Toyopet Crown. ... Continue reading
KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY
Jul 1, 2023
Continuing momentum from 2022's record retail sales, Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 394,333 vehicles, up 18-percent over the first-half of 2022. Kia's retail-only sales total for the past six months was 362,933, an increase of 17-percent over the first half of 2022. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports June and Q2 2023 Sales
Jul 1, 2023
June Total Sales Increased 10%; Q2 Total Sales up 14% All-Time Monthly Total Sales Records for IONIQ 5, Tucson PHEV & Kona EV Green Car Sales Climb; Represent 20% of Retail Sales Up 53% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2023 -- Hyundai Motor America reported total June sales of 69,351 units, an 10% increase compared wit ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2023
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
Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year
Jun 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai IONIC 6 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. This marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won Car and Driver’s EV of the Year award with the IONIC 5 winning in 2022. ... Continue reading
No California Traffic For Alef - First Car Certified to Fly
Jun 27, 2023
Alef flying car receives limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification Alef unveiled its "Model A" flying car in October 2022 and has since received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies Alef's flying car is both road drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Alef is taking ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future
Jun 26, 2023
Aston Martin will receive direct access to Lucid's proprietary electric powertrain technology, including its ultra-high performance twin motor drive unit, renowned battery technology, and revolutionary Wunderbox. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023
Jun 25, 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
Jun 24, 2023
By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading
KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY
Jun 23, 2023
Four Kia nameplates took segment-best honors this year: Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Stinger (Midsize Premium Car) and Carnival (Minivan). This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for five years running1 ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jun 22, 2023
The smallest SUV Lexus sells is based on the Toyota Prius. For 2023, all UX models feature a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2-liter four-cylinder gas motor with a pair of AC motors for a net output of 181hp. ... Continue reading
KIA AMERICA NAMED TO THE 2023 LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES
Jun 21, 2023
Kia entered the exclusive TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Kia is focused on becoming a leader in mobility by popularizing EVs and delivering sustainable mobility solutions, including purpose-built vehicles, and promoting more sustainable p ... Continue reading
Exploring America's Largest Shitties
Jun 21, 2023
A nation of public defecation - Over the years, The Auto Channel has presented stories, pictures, and videos of some of the world's most scenic drives. ... Continue reading
2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™
Jun 20, 2023
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
Jun 20, 2023
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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