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Ford and GM Adopts Tesla Charging Network Sets Stage for Battle about Fast-Charging Standard

Ford and GM Adopts Tesla Charging Network Sets Stage for Battle about Fast-Charging Standard

Consumer adoption of EVs has been limited because of a justified concern about the availability and reliability of public chargers. By adopting Tesla’s EV charging network, which is the largest and most reliable network in the country, Ford and GM are clearly focused on alleviating customer concerns about public char ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Crown LTD Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Crown LTD Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

You’ve come a looong way, baby! The Crown name may be new to you but it’s old hat to Toyota. Way back in 1958, Toyota’s pioneer offering in North America was a fusty-looking four-door sedan called the Toyopet Crown. ... Continue reading

Published Twenty Years Ago Today: Survey Says Fuel Efficiency a Key Factor in Car Shopping - Is This Just PC Drivel?

Published Twenty Years Ago Today: Survey Says Fuel Efficiency a Key Factor in Car Shopping - Is This Just PC Drivel?

Do you think that fuel economy is a factor in determining which car to buy? We at TACH believe that it could be a tie breaker and that everything is equal. Lets see this SUV gets 6 mpg and this one 8 mpg, although I really like the other I can get 2 extra MPG with this baby...dream on folks...if MPG really mattered we ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 14 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Transportation News: 14 Stories You Need to See

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

Mid Week Auto News Round Up

Mid Week Auto News Round Up

“Things are not getting worse” was the overarching theme heard during the Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

WASHINGTON, May 9 David Shepardson reporting; Reuters said that automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S. targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year

Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year

June 28, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai IONIC 6 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. This marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won Car and Driver’s EV of the Year award with the IONIC 5 winning in 2022. ... Continue reading

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

EV Maker Lordstown Motors Announces Chapter 11

Files Complaint Against Foxconn that Details Fraud, Bad Faith and Repeated Contractual Breaches Leading to Value Destruction Commences Comprehensive Sale Process for Endurance Truck and Related EV Assets Files Chapter 11 to Implement Restructuring in Efficient Manner Company is Debt-Free and Continues to Operate with S ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future

Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future

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

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 2023

OFFICIAL WEEKLY NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY June 26, 2023

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 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

Toyota: Post-Purchase Car Evolution Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Car Value

Toyota: Post-Purchase Car Evolution Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Car Value

Upgrade Service Now Available for Prius U Grade in Japan Toyota City, Japan, Jun 22, 2023; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to swiftly evolve their cars in line with technological innovation as part of its efforts to enhance ... 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

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The smallest SUV Lexus sells is based on the Toyota Prius. For 2023, all UX models feature a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2-liter four-cylinder gas motor with a pair of AC motors for a net output of 181hp. ... Continue reading

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