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EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

Washington DC March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and broader climate agenda took a backseat in Thursday's State of the Union address, his last before the upcoming election in November. Biden, speaking from the nation's capital, largely refrained from touting his administration's major legisla ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

This powertrain features Mazda's unique two-rotor rotary EV system, which remains compact and thus offers a high degree of layout flexibility, enabling the concept model to have a low center of gravity to enhance driving performance. Batteries are charged by recyclable energy source and the two-rotor rotary engine, use ... Continue reading

First Look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

First Look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI QX80 extends beyond its design ... Continue reading

Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

The 2024 Nissan Ariya is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) from $39,590 with enhanced MSRP across all trim levels to appeal to a wider audience of EV buyers. Ariya Engage, the entry point to the Ariya line-up, has been reduced by $3,600 with other trim levels receiving a reducti ... Continue reading

$4,331.0 Billion Electric Vehicle Markets - Global Forecast to 2030 with 372.38 Million Units Projected to be Sold

$4,331.0 Billion Electric Vehicle Markets - Global Forecast to 2030 with 372.38 Million Units Projected to be Sold

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 -- The "Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type, Propulsion Type, End Use, Power Output, Charging Standard, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric vehicle market is projected to reach $4,331.0 billion by 2030, at a C ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

* Safety Improves. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite the more stringent require ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

Legendary Land Cruiser nameplate returns to the U.S. after a two-year hiatus Equipped exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque Rugged heritage-inspired design elements Full-time four-wheel drive with center- and rear-locking differentials Expected availability Spring 20 ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports Best-Ever February Sales Results

Mazda Reports Best-Ever February Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 32,705 vehicles, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to February 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,984 vehicles sold; an increase of 17.5 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

You could say that Hyundai's Kona has finally grown up for 2024. In fact it's grown 8.5 inches in length and 2.7 inches in wheelbase. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +Video

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +Video

My, my, how the little RAV4 has grown up. When it was first launched there was a 2-door model that was just 147.2" long! It was relatively tiny. ... Continue reading

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe Most Powerful Cayenne Ever

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe Most Powerful Cayenne Ever

Porsche is presenting the most powerful Cayenne yet; the Turbo E-Hybrid. Available in SUV and Coupe body styles, the new model produces 729 horsepower and offers superior performance, with a high degree of everyday usability. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up February 18-24, 2024 ... Continue reading

"America's Car Show" Host Says Electric Cars Are D.O.A. Here On The Auto Channel - Originally Published 7/4/2010

"America's Car Show" Host Says Electric Cars Are D.O.A. Here On The Auto Channel - Originally Published 7/4/2010

Tom Torbjornsen, host of "America's Car Show" radio program answers questions from his listeners. (Listen to Tom's radio shows every Saturday and Sunday right here on The Auto Channel) I hate to say ‘I told you so,’ but about three years ago I wrote an article entitled An Extreme Exercise in Futility. The ... Continue reading

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