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Auto Channel Exclusive: See Greenest Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles (2019-2000), Includes MPG, Air Pollution Score and Greenhouse Gas Score

Auto Channel Exclusive: See Greenest Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles (2019-2000), Includes MPG, Air Pollution Score and Greenhouse Gas Score

This Green Vehicle Guide will help you find the most fuel-efficient (MPG) car or truck that meets your vehicle needs. ... Continue reading

Potential Fire - Chrysler Recalls Every Hybrid Pacifica Minivan - Warning - Don't park In Garage

Potential Fire - Chrysler Recalls Every Hybrid Pacifica Minivan - Warning - Don't park In Garage

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said that it is recalling 27,456 hybrid minivans from the 2017-20 model years globally due to the potential fire risk from a 12-volt battery connection. We are aware of one injury and a small number of fires, but didn’t say how many. ... Continue reading

2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid EPA-Estimated 100 MPGe! Combined Fuel Economy

2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid EPA-Estimated 100 MPGe! Combined Fuel Economy

Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 37 miles – 11 more miles than even Ford Fusion Energi, with more passenger space and up to four times the cargo volume behind its second-row seats In addition to potential savings at the pump, purchasing an Escape Plug-In Hybrid may qualify a custo ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

020 Sonata Hybrid Limited Review 51 MPG and a 686 mi Range for 28K by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel Two disclaimers. First, the test vehicle I drove is the Limited which comes in around 35K however the Blue model starts at 28K (and gets the best milage). Secondly, I am a big fan of hybrids which partially explains the u ... Continue reading

Take a "RoadTrip" with The Auto Channel

Take a "RoadTrip" with The Auto Channel

An archive of RoadTrip programs ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Week Ending May 23, 2020

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Week Ending May 23, 2020

* Important or pithy automotive news, Opinion and back stories in expert-created easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2023)

TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2023)

Single Topic Automotive Content Index ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe, Masks, Kia's, Ferrari, Pacifica and Driving In The Rain To Suzie

Letter from Europe, Masks, Kia's, Ferrari, Pacifica and Driving In The Rain To Suzie

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I’ve been in sticky situations before but this one is unique. LIke everyone else I am at home having taken my mask off. ... Continue reading

NACS Reports COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends

NACS Reports COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends

Deloitte surveyed more than 35,000 consumers in 20 countries to explore their opinions on emerging connected, autonomous, shared and electrified automotive technologies for its 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study. As you can imagine, those insights have shifted since the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan Official Details and World Premiere Video

2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan Official Details and World Premiere Video

Aiming to redefine the segment, the fourth generation Toyota Sienna reimagines the minivan to support a wider array of life stages and activities. With a standard hybrid powertrain now across all trims and an array of new tech and amenities, the 2021 Toyota Sienna raises the bar for style, safety, comfort, versatility ... Continue reading

Luxury SUV Market 2020-2024 | Preference for Safety and Comfort to Boost Growth | Technavio

Luxury SUV Market 2020-2024 | Preference for Safety and Comfort to Boost Growth | Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the luxury SUV market and it is poised to grow by 1.59 million units during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Venza | Official Preview And World Premiere +Video

2021 Toyota Venza | Official Preview And World Premiere +Video

With a striking new debut, Toyota is breaking the sameness barrier in the midsize two-row crossover utility vehicle (CUV) category. The all-new 2021 Venza delivers an intuitive driving experience with smooth acceleration, predictable handling, and low noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), all wrapped in a sophisticate ... Continue reading

Toyota's Adjustments to Domestic Production in June 2020 (as of May 15)

Toyota's Adjustments to Domestic Production in June 2020 (as of May 15)

We have decided to halt production at all plants for completed vehicles in Japan for four days, on June 5 (Fri), 12 (Fri), 19 (Fri), and 26 (Fri). (We plan to reflect the operation days on alternative dates.)*Takaoka Plant, production line #2 and Toyota Industries Corporation, production lines #301 and #302 to operate ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius | 20th Anniversary Model | Plus 20 Years Of Auto Channel Toyota Prius Specs, Reviews, Prices and Comparisons

Toyota Prius | 20th Anniversary Model | Plus 20 Years Of Auto Channel Toyota Prius Specs, Reviews, Prices and Comparisons

The 2001 Toyota Prius, the world's first production hybrid car, had arrived, and it would profoundly change the trajectory of automotive propulsion evolution. ... Continue reading

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