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Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Things have been rather hectic around here of late. I had a call from Michael Coates, President of our group, the Western Automotive Journalists. ... Continue reading

VinFast's VF 8 Electric SUV Joins the Eco-Friendly Luxury Driving Scene

VinFast's VF 8 Electric SUV Joins the Eco-Friendly Luxury Driving Scene

In an automotive landscape where luxury and sophistication often seem out of reach, VinFast’s VF 8 is a game-changer in the electric SUV scene, offering fresh options for eco-conscious consumers without breaking the bank. Our commitment to providing “premium products at affordable prices” is reflected in the VF 8 ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus IS 500 Lots of show and go By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9856) Apparently among the Lexus cognoscenti the color Grecian Water is a topic of conversation. Grecian Water is the blue exterior color of the IS 500 that is the subject of this review. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. OCTOBER 2023 SALES

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. OCTOBER 2023 SALES

.pdf Email Facebook Twitter Share LinkedIn November 1, 2023 , Camden, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 15 consecutive months of increased sales with 53,772 vehicles sold for October 2023, a 10.7 percent increase compared with October 2022 (48,568). SOA also reported year-to-date sales of 520,995, a 1 ... Continue reading

Honda Motocompacto Now Available - We Don't Need No Stink'n Cars

Honda Motocompacto Now Available - We Don't Need No Stink'n Cars

November 1, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Motocompacto is a fun, fresh take on e-scooters with sleek and simple styling and an innovative, ultra-compact foldable design $995 MSRP includes standard compact charger that can be stowed on-board Sold exclusively at Motocompacto.Honda.com through participating Honda and Acura de ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA Show Lexus Booth Display

2023 SEMA Show Lexus Booth Display

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2023) — Lexus demonstrates its offroad legacy at this year’s 2023 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) ® Show. ... Continue reading

SEMA Show 2023: Toyota's Full House Of "Thrills"

SEMA Show 2023: Toyota's Full House Of "Thrills"

Toyota And SEMA 2023: Track or Trail, Your Thrill Awaits October 31, 2023 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link With its Largest SEMA Show Presence to Date, Toyota Promises Adventure On or Off the Beaten Path LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2023) – Toyota returns to the Specialty Equ ... Continue reading

SEMA Show 2023: Toyota’s Tacoma X-Runner Concept Envisions a Sport Truck Resurgence

SEMA Show 2023: Toyota’s Tacoma X-Runner Concept Envisions a Sport Truck Resurgence

At one time, 2WD street or “sport” trucks made their presence known on roads everywhere. ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA Show Hyundai Intro's Kona Jayde

2023 SEMA Show Hyundai Intro's Kona Jayde

Hyundai will reveal the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept at the 2023 SEMA Show on October 31. ... Continue reading

Daily Automotive News From GlobalData October 31, 2023

Daily Automotive News From GlobalData October 31, 2023

GM and UAW reach tentative agreement Agreement with GM rounds off the UAW’s contract negotiations with the Detroit 3 in what is widely seen as a victory for the labour union BYD posts quarterly profit of $1.4bn in Q3 2023 BYD hits new records for sales and profit Volvo Cars to build EX30 in Ghent from 2025 The move a ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 29, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 29, 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

XPENG P7 Achieves Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

XPENG P7 Achieves Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

XPENG P7, has been awarded a five-star safety rating in the 2023 Euro NCAP tests. Euro NCAP tests represent the European gold standard for comprehensive automotive safety testing, and its updated 2023 protocols add even more complex safety scenarios than before. ... Continue reading

Rivian Apprenticeship Program to Support Georgia Plant

Rivian Apprenticeship Program to Support Georgia Plant

Irvine, California, October 27, 2023 - American all-electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian today announced the launch of a new apprenticeship program to support the development of trained staff at its future manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, Georgia. The program will recruit an initial group to support future ... Continue reading

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

VW Group’s strategy for a more efficient and sustainable business Sets out core strategic elements of its electric vehicle plans as well as vertical integration and sustainable mobility ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Prices

Mercedes-Benz 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe Prices

Oct 26, 2023 – Atlanta The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe features striking proportions, an electrified mild hybrid powertrain and an extensive suite of standard features. Pricing for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe starts at $57,0001. ... Continue reading

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