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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power For Trucks For Real - Toyota and PACCAR Collaborate

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power For Trucks For Real - Toyota and PACCAR Collaborate

BELLEVUE, Wash. and PLANO, Texas (May 2, 2023) – PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. ... Continue reading

KIA April 2023 Sales - HOT!

KIA April 2023 Sales - HOT!

Kia America’s sales and market share growth continued with April delivering the brand’s ninth consecutive year-over-year monthly sales increase with 68,205 units sold, a 15.5 -percent increase over the same period last year. Sales of Kia’s electrified offerings, which totaled 11,798 units, were up 74-percent over ... Continue reading

KIA TELLURIDE SUV AWARDED "BEST MID-SIZE 3-ROW SUV"

KIA TELLURIDE SUV AWARDED "BEST MID-SIZE 3-ROW SUV"

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2023 -- The 2023 Kia Telluride has been named ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

"The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy to digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply WASHINGTON (April 28, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with ... Continue reading

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

We're back! After all, like in the classic oldie, "a dream goes on forever". This year’s spectacular show will be held on Sunday, April 30, a one-day mega-show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport's Eddie Andreini Field, located in the picturesque seaside town of Half Moon Bay, CA about 20 miles sout ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

April 28, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Accord scores top ratings in all evaluated categories All-new model receives highest possible “SUPERIOR” in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrain front crash prevention rating Six Honda models now rated 2023 TSP or better The all-new 2023 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institu ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to Establish EV Battery Cell Production Joint Venture in US

Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to Establish EV Battery Cell Production Joint Venture in US

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced its plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. The Group affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Hyundai Mobis each approved the plan at their respective board meetings today. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Continues Partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles to Promote Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety

Hyundai Continues Partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles to Promote Child Passenger and Pedestrian Safety

Hyundai Motor America announced the continuation of its partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), donating $150,000 to the Injury Prevention Program in support of child passenger and pedestrian safety. Hyundai’s donation will allow CHLA to host more car seat check events and another LA Street Smarts ... Continue reading

New Study: Can EVs Compete with Gas Cars Traveling Iconic American Road Trips

New Study: Can EVs Compete with Gas Cars Traveling Iconic American Road Trips

AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 -- The latest study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips. Examining the time and fuel costs along iconic trails like Route 66 and California 1, the study offered a variety of insights while ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup April 16-22, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup April 16-22, 2023

The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy to digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

EV Transition Explained - IEEE

EV Transition Explained - IEEE

An important, and well-written analysis ... Continue reading

Toyota Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is, Makes New Investment In "Motorist CHOICE Is The Future"

Toyota Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is, Makes New Investment In "Motorist CHOICE Is The Future"

American Car Makers (Land of Ethanol) Disregards Opportunity And Sticks With Battery Vehicles. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Front Wheel Speed Record Via Conquers “Green Hell” Nürburgring

2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Front Wheel Speed Record Via Conquers “Green Hell” Nürburgring

April 19, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif., Civic Type R now holds lap records at two legendary racetracks, Suzuka and Nürburgring Nordschleife The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda vehicle ever offered in the U.S. In-car video documents the record-setting lap The ... Continue reading

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