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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric - Review by Mark Fulmer

Driving the Kona Electric evokes many questions from folks weary of unstoppable fuel prices, and the most popular question was "So how much does it cost?" Well, the early hybrids and EVs were definitely pricey, but that situation is slowly changing. The SEL version of Hyundai's subcompact SUV has a MSRP (manufacturers' ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport Tested Across the U.S.

2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport Tested Across the U.S.

— TORRANCE, Calif. September 14, 2022 Tested on challenging terrain all over the country, the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport will be the most rugged Honda SUV ever, with standard all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, off-road tuned suspension, and expanded all-wheel drive system capabilities. ... Continue reading

New EV models from Jeep and GM, second-life EV batteries, and more top #EV news

New EV models from Jeep and GM, second-life EV batteries, and more top #EV news

September 13, 2022 California’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Not Causing Blackout Risk San Francisco Chronicle via Governing This New England utility will soon pay EV owners to help to back up the grid Energy News Network California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid Green Car Reports Tritium ... Continue reading

Here's Honda; Completely Redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V Arriving At Honda Dealers This Month

Here's Honda; Completely Redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V Arriving At Honda Dealers This Month

Completely redesigned CR-V sets a new compact SUV benchmark with bold styling, increased space, comfort and performance New hybrid models feature an even bolder look and a new hybrid system for a sportier driving experience CR-V is America’s best-selling crossover since 1997 Turbocharged CR-V EX is exceptionally well ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 4-10 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 4-10 2022

Below are 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

2022 Mazda CX9 Signature - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Mazda CX9 Signature - Review by Mark Fulmer

The CX-9 is the Mazda's largest SUV with with good marks for roominess, stylish interior, tech, and safety. This year all wheel drive comes standard, which helps with ever increasing weather intensity. ... Continue reading

2022 Audi S3 Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Audi S3 Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

With a base price of $44,900, the S3 is quite affordable for a German-designed and built premium product. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The RAV4 ain’t somnolent no more! Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Toyota's family workhorse, the RAV4 SUV, has always had a lot going for it: affordability, spaciousness, convenient features, and economical operation. What it lacked was straight line acceleration, handling f ... Continue reading

Doing The Biden Backstep - It Didn't Take Long "Bye America"

Doing The Biden Backstep - It Didn't Take Long "Bye America"

The AP reports the new federal credit for U.S. buyers of qualifying EVs made in North America has ignited a possible trade war. The EV credit is intended to incentive domestic battery and vehicle production. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 28-September 3, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 28-September 3, 2022

Below are 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

Ford Statement On California EV Insanity (TAC Edit)

Ford Statement On California EV Insanity (TAC Edit)

On August 25th, the California Air Resources Board is expected to vote on the proposed Advanced Clean Cars II proposal to rapidly scale down light-duty passenger car, truck and SUV emissions starting with the 2026 model year through 2035. Under the new guidelines, by 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in ... Continue reading

Hot Topics of 8/29/2022 - 9/2/2022 From CAR(la) - Carla Bailo President and CEO Center for Automotive Research

Hot Topics of 8/29/2022 - 9/2/2022 From CAR(la) - Carla Bailo President and CEO Center for Automotive Research

More in the EV space was significant news out of California with the ban of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER AUGUST SALES

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER AUGUST SALES

IRVINE, Calif., August 31, 2022 – Kia America announced best-ever August sales of 66,089 units, marking a 22-percent increase year-over-year. Kia’s SUVs continue to shine with the Sportage as Kia’s top-selling model for the fifth consecutive month with 12,986 units sold, representing a 59-percent increase year-ov ... Continue reading

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