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Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases ... Continue reading

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

Dodge Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Alfa Romeo Ranks Highest among Premium Brands for First Time TROY, Mich.: 22 June 2023 — New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. Accordi ... Continue reading

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

2023 Economic Impact Report, highlighting the ongoing commitment and contributions international automakers and nameplate dealers are making across the U.S. According to the report, international automakers and dealers have significantly expanded their footprint in the U.S. auto industry, with $107 billion invested in ... Continue reading

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

Automaker Advocate Urges EPA to Ease 'Aggressive and Arbitrary' Emissions Rules The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to "ease up" on proposed emissions rules that aim to push automakers to sell 67 percent electric vehicles by 2032. According to The Detroit News, it's the ... Continue reading

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team are currently busy with preparations for the upcoming Cox Automotive ... Continue reading

Litheli's Innovative IPS Model, Power Solutions and Electric-Powered Vehicle Shine at Intersolar and SPOGA+GAFA Exhibitions

Litheli's Innovative IPS Model, Power Solutions and Electric-Powered Vehicle Shine at Intersolar and SPOGA+GAFA Exhibitions

COLOGNE, Germany, June 20, 2023 -- Litheli, a young pioneer of innovative power and tool solutions, proudly announces its successful participation in two influential industry exhibitions in Germany, Intersolar and SPOGA+GAFA. As a brand driven by innovation, Litheli captivated audiences with its revolutionary INFINITY ... Continue reading

1000 MIGLIA 2023, ANDREA VESCO RECORDMAN OF VICTORIES

1000 MIGLIA 2023, ANDREA VESCO RECORDMAN OF VICTORIES

The longest edition in the history of the 1000 Miglia has come to an end as the crews crossed Italy covering 2200 kilometres over the five days of the race. Passing from the insistent rain before the arrival in Rome to the scorching sun in Alessandria, the participants completed a tour de force that saw them stop off i ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 11-17, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 11-17, 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

Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Report From JD Power

Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Report From JD Power

TROY, Mich.: 15 June 2023 — As automotive manufacturers pour billions of dollars into their electrification strategies and roll out new fully electric vehicles (EVs), new-vehicle buyer consideration is increasing, albeit slowly, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM relea ... Continue reading

This Week in Energy News: 10 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Energy News: 10 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy energy industry press releases from PR Newswire, including the latest on EV charging, green hydrogen, grid reliability, and more. ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils New Technology That Will Change the Future of Cars

Toyota Unveils New Technology That Will Change the Future of Cars

Toyota City, Japan, June 13, 2023―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) recently held a technical briefing session, ... Continue reading

Topsola Showcases Latest Renewable Energy Products and Solutions at Intersolar 2023, Promoting Sustainable Development of Green Energy

Topsola Showcases Latest Renewable Energy Products and Solutions at Intersolar 2023, Promoting Sustainable Development of Green Energy

MUNICH, June 15, 2023 -- Leading global solar solution provider Hongrun Topsola Green Energy Co., Ltd. ("Topsola," 002062) is exhibiting its latest photovoltaic products and renewable energy solutions, including the Obsidian, Phoenix-N, Phoenix-P, and SolBalcony system, at the 2023 Intersolar Europe Conference (Interso ... Continue reading

Kaiyi Auto new energy strategy anniversary results release

Kaiyi Auto new energy strategy anniversary results release

YIBIN, China, June 10, 2023 -- On June 9-11, World Power Battery Conference will be held in Yibin with the theme of "New Green Power, World New Energy." During the conference, Kaiyi Auto will showcase its three new energy technology platforms built on the "Yi concept", as well as five new energy products such as X7 PHE ... Continue reading

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