News By Topic: Fuel Economy

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Sport Touring – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 16, 2023

The 2023 CR-V Sport Touring merits ascension to the top pedestal of my car designer Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading

Honda Tesla-izes, Will Make Tesla Charging (NACS) Standard On New Honda EV Models

Sep 8, 2023

TOKYO, Japan September 7, 2023;; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for the charging port of its EV models that will go on sale in North America starting from 2025. In 2025, Honda is planning to launch a new EV model ... Continue reading

Luxury Electric Vehicles Global Market to 2030: Government Subsidies and Tax Incentives Create Opportunities

Sep 5, 2023

DUBLIN, Sept. 4, 2023 -- The "Luxury Electric Vehicles Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Biden Announces $30 Million More To Help Fairy-Tale EV's, $30 Mil More To Build Up Domestic Critical Minerals Stock (Not For Ethanol, Aren't American Corn Growers Pissed Yet?

Aug 21, 2023

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will Create More Jobs, Strengthen National Security, Revitalize Energy Communities, and Build a Clean Energy Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. August 21, 2023 In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today anno ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY August 14, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles: Ford Bronco, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza, Mazda CX-90, Maybach S580, Mercedes (EV) AMG EQE, Hyundai Tucson, Genesis GV60, Land Rover Range Rover (EV) PHEV, ... Continue reading

SoCalGas Turning Agricultural Waste into Fuel

Aug 11, 2023

The pilot project is expected to produce up to 4.5 billion cubic feet of RNG annually from orchard waste, along with almond, pistachio and walnut shells ... Continue reading

BMW Showcases the Future of M at Monterey Car Wee

Aug 8, 2023

Building on the success of the i4 M50 and iX M60 is the latest addition to the electrified M Performance collection: the 590-horsepower 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive makes its North American debut simultaneously at the BMW Championship PGA golf tournament in Illinois and at Legends of the Autobahn. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023

Jul 30, 2023

* The sleeping giant is awakening! Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and r ... Continue reading

Republican Congress Leads Bill to Protect Automobile Choice

Jul 23, 2023

July 6, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 18 colleagues in introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. This critical legislation would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing aggressive emission standards for l ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up Week Ending July 22, 2023

Jul 23, 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

Used Cars That Still Turn Me On - 2015 Tesla S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Jul 20, 2023

JH Says: The Tesla is incredible, not only for its technology and good looks but for its overall performance as well. By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS MODEL: 2015 Tesla Model S ENGINE: AC induction, three phase, four pole TRANSMISSION: Direct drive utomatic HORSEPOWER/TO ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up July 2-8, 2023

Jul 9, 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

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Ally - EPA'S Hard Left'er Turn Helping Only China - The Auto Channel and American Fuel & AFPM Empower Agree

Jul 2, 2023

EPA’s proposal to ban most new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2032 will benefit China at the expense of Americans, our energy security and jobs like mine in U.S. fuel and petrochemical manufacturing. < Here’s what I believe: The refining and petrochemical industries — our engineers, operators, planners, chemists ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future

Jun 26, 2023

Aston Martin will receive direct access to Lucid's proprietary electric powertrain technology, including its ultra-high performance twin motor drive unit, renowned battery technology, and revolutionary Wunderbox. ... Continue reading

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

Jun 24, 2023

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