News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Vertical's New VX4 Prototype Completes Phase 1 of Piloted Testing

Sep 12, 2024

Vertical's Chief Test Pilot flys the latest VX4 prototype during phase one of its flight test programme in September. ... Continue reading

Boost Your Post- Quid Pro Quo

Sep 12, 2024

Auto Central Louisville KY October 11, 2021; Kudos to your PR department. Your unpaid-for placed contextual Brand communications has been quantified to be as effective as the brand's big budget ubiquitous Paid-For TV Advertising in influencing Automotive Purchasers according to a report from Foresight Research. ... Continue reading

Now That Every Bad Thing We Have Published About EV's Has Become Mainstream, Isn't It Time For All The Good Things We Published About Ethanol To Become Mainstream, Too?

Sep 12, 2024

After years of untruthful Oil Industry anti-ethanol propaganda almost everyone ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross HV Nightshade - Review by David Colman

Sep 12, 2024

Delightful throwback to an era when driving was more about you than automation. ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2024 Hyundai Palisade XRT AWD - by David Colman

Sep 12, 2024

In terms of price, size, horsepower and packaging, the Palisade sits squarely atop all of Hyundai's many SUV offerings. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Prices Continue to Tumble in August, Incentives Up Nearly 50% Year Over Year, according to Kelley Blue Book Estimates

Sep 11, 2024

New-vehicle prices in August were lower year over year for the 11th straight month as price pressure continues to build. The average transaction price in August, at $47,870, was lower versus August 2023 by 1.7%, the largest year-over-year drop since January. ... Continue reading

Big SUV's and Pickups Mean BIG TROUBLE For Pedestrians - Finaly ON NHTSA Do Something List

Sep 10, 2024

DETROIT September 9, 2024; The AP reported that the U.S. government's road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including increasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that for the first tim ... Continue reading

Aliner's 2025 RV Model Year: A Leap Forward

Sep 10, 2024

MT. PLEASANT, Pa., Sept. ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada August 2024 Best SalesAugust Ever

Sep 10, 2024

Subaru Canada, Inc., (SCI) said goodbye to summer with a blistering 5,868 units sold, marking the best August ever for the brand. ... Continue reading

Southern California Edison and Ford Team Up to Reward Electric Vehicle Customers for Supporting the Grid

Sep 10, 2024

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate customer participat ... Continue reading

Solving the EV charging speed challenge: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality

Sep 10, 2024

Solving the EV charging speed challenge, including technical and commercial active traction with 15 leading global OEMs, StoreDot's extreme fast charging (XFC) battery is now delivering a seamless charging of just 10 minutes with no accelerated battery degradation ... Continue reading

C A R Hot Topics

Sep 9, 2024

This week Alan discusses the pause on lithium investments, potential VW Germany plant closures, and the future of hydrogen. We would love to hear from you and welcome your questions anytime. ... Continue reading

Nearly Half of Young Tradespeople Say Social Media Inspired Them to Choose a Career in the Trades According to Survey from DEWALT and WorldSkills International

Sep 9, 2024

Nearly 75% intend to use social media to raise visibility for skilled careers More than 50% are interested in creating social content showcasing themselves at work to encourage others to join their trade Social stigma and lack of parental support cited as barriers to entering careers in skilled labor To help inspire th ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

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

Dodge Enters Nitrocross Series, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Team to Compete in 1,000-plus-horsepower Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X Rally Cars

Sep 8, 2024

Dodge is making its debut in the 2024-2025 Nitrocross Series with the introduction of four Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X electric-powered race cars in the Group E class, set to begin competing at the season-opening Nitrocross event scheduled for Sept. ... Continue reading