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Hyundai Poo-Poos Tariffs In US Customers Favor

Hyundai Poo-Poos Tariffs In US Customers Favor

Hyundai Motor America today launched the Customer Assurance[i] program in response to dynamic market conditions and the potential impact of tariffs on the automotive industry. This unique initiative reinforces Hyundai’s long-standing commitment to supporting American consumers and safeguarding affordability. ... Continue reading

Toyota Brightens the City Streets with New GR86 Yuzu Edition

Toyota Brightens the City Streets with New GR86 Yuzu Edition

Company Announces GR86 Yuzu Edition for 2026 GR86 Yuzu Edition Features Exclusive Yuzu Yellow Exterior Color, Black Wheels and a Performance Package 2.4-Liter, 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine Generates 228 Horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of Torque Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association Expected to ar ... Continue reading

Honda R&D to Conduct Testing with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters on the International Space Station

Honda R&D to Conduct Testing with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters on the International Space Station

Honda R&D Co., Ltd. ("Honda") today announced plans to test its high-differential pressure water electrolysis system at the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with leading space and technology companies Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 23-29, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 23-29, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

MAVTV Acquired, To Be Rebranded RACER, Creating the Most Followed, Diverse Motorsports Media Platform

MAVTV Acquired, To Be Rebranded RACER, Creating the Most Followed, Diverse Motorsports Media Platform

IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2025 -- The lead investors behind North America's foremost motorsports news and information source RACER announced today that they have acquired MAVTV and will rename the TV network – that's available on 350 million devices – RACER to create the most followed and diverse motorsports media ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 16-22, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 16-22, 2025

Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, March 23, 2025 Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Dodge Brand Returns to SoCal Spring Fest Enthusiast Event, Showcases Customized Dodge Charger Daytona Muscle Cars

Dodge Brand Returns to SoCal Spring Fest Enthusiast Event, Showcases Customized Dodge Charger Daytona Muscle Cars

Dodge is heading back to Spring Fest! Started in a Southern California parking lot in 2004 by enthusiast John Fortuno, over two decades Spring Fest became a mecca for Dodge Charger, Challenger, Magnum and Chrysler 300 fans who came to celebrate their beloved rides, drawing fans from around the country and the world. ... Continue reading

Wake-up call: How better sleep can lead to safer roads

Wake-up call: How better sleep can lead to safer roads

Drowsy driving contributes to around 100,000 crashes, 71,000 injuries, $12.5 million in damages annually in the U.S.1 Renowned sleep scientist says regularity is the key to better sleep, higher driving performance. Improving drivers' cognitive performance is a top priority of Nissan's future research. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 9-15, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup March 9-15, 2025

Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, March 16, 2025 Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

2025 Hyunda Sonata Limited Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyunda Sonata Limited Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Three compelling benefits make purchase of Hyundai's 2025 Sonata Limited Hybrid a smart move. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Takes Top Honors for Safety with Industry-leading 12 Titles in Updated 2025 IIHS Safety Awards

Hyundai Motor Group Takes Top Honors for Safety with Industry-leading 12 Titles in Updated 2025 IIHS Safety Awards

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced an industry-leading total of 12 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis received honors at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. The Group's total represents more than any ot ... Continue reading

Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities

Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced the winners of its 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards and Mazda is proud to receive eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, more of the absolute highest award in vehicle safety than any other brand. The awarded vehicles i ... Continue reading

KIA TELLURIDE, EV9 EARN 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARDS

KIA TELLURIDE, EV9 EARN 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARDS

The 2025 Kia Telluride and 2025 EV9 have both been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. The Telluride secured the IIHS's highest honor for the third consecutive year, even as the IIHS continues to raise the bar for safety requirements, while the all-electric E ... Continue reading

Hyundai Awarded Five TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicle Designations by IIHS

Hyundai Awarded Five TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicle Designations by IIHS

The 2025 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona (not EV), Tucson/Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe/Santa Fe Hybrid (built after Nov., 2024) have each received the highest-safety rating, TSP+ by IIHS. The TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within their vehicle categories by IIHS. ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Offers Superman-themed Studio Tour to Celebrate Superman Day

Road Trip: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Offers Superman-themed Studio Tour to Celebrate Superman Day

In celebration of Superman Day on April 18, 2025, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood invites guests to embark on a Superman-themed Studio Tour as part of a special one-day event centered around Superman. ... Continue reading

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