News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 8-14, 2024

Sep 15, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week ... Continue reading

A Message To Car Maker PR Execs; HELP (Before We All Go Buh-Bye)

Sep 13, 2024

When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD PRO - Review by Thom Cannell

Sep 13, 2024

No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one week’s driving experience—balanced against hundreds of comparisons. Sequoia, Toyota’s three-row full-size SUV is barely 23 years old and already in its third generation. ... Continue reading

Polestar Announces Date of AGM and Board Changes

Sep 13, 2024

Full details of the AGM, including instructions for proxy voting by registered shareholders, are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website https://investors.polestar.com/. As announced on 18 June, Håkan Samuelsson intends to retire as Board Chair at the AGM, with Winfried Vahland taking on the role. ... Continue reading

Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

Sep 12, 2024

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Return of its Consumer Choice Awards - THE ZEVAS 2024

Sep 12, 2024

the return of its signature awards program, THE ZEVAS™ (Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards.) Debuting in 2021 as the very first program of its kind, THE ZEVAS will again celebrate emerging and established automakers and their innovations in new hybrid and electric vehicles, and new zero-emission versions of existing models ... Continue reading

Oshkosh FMTV A2 Order Supports U.S. Army Modernization Efforts

Sep 12, 2024

Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) placed a $72.9 million order for additional Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2. As a leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, this order further strengthens Oshkosh’s ongoing support of the U.S. Army modernization strategy and mission readiness. ... Continue reading

The First Retail Production All-Electric 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, to Cross the Barrett-Jackson Auction Block to Benefit Detroit Children's Fund

Sep 12, 2024

2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting the Detroit Children’s Fund. Barrett-Jackson will continue its 50-plus year legacy of philanthropy by auctioning the first retail production all-electric 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefit ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive

Sep 12, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. ... Continue reading

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