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World Car Of The Year Renault's new electric family car

World Car Of The Year Renault's new electric family car

Editors Note: Will this be the last Electric Car to be named anything? theiThe election for Car of the Year 2024, which took place on 26th February at the Geneva International Motor Show, was won by Scénic E-Tech electric! Renault's new electric family car won with 329 points ahead of six other finalists, all of whom ... Continue reading

Official Detailed NHTSA Recall Summary February 26, 2024: Recalled - Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Dodge, Chrysler, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Acura, Maybach

Official Detailed NHTSA Recall Summary February 26, 2024: Recalled - Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Dodge, Chrysler, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Acura, Maybach

Official Detailed NHTSA Recal:Summary; Ford Recall , Lincoln Recall BMW Recall Audi Recall, Volkswagen Recall, Chrysler Recall, Dodge Recall, Honda Recall, Acura Recall, Mercedes-Benz Recall, Maybach Recall, Volvo Truck Recall. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up February 18-24, 2024 ... Continue reading

"America's Car Show" Host Says Electric Cars Are D.O.A. Here On The Auto Channel - Originally Published 7/4/2010

"America's Car Show" Host Says Electric Cars Are D.O.A. Here On The Auto Channel - Originally Published 7/4/2010

Tom Torbjornsen, host of "America's Car Show" radio program answers questions from his listeners. (Listen to Tom's radio shows every Saturday and Sunday right here on The Auto Channel) I hate to say ‘I told you so,’ but about three years ago I wrote an article entitled An Extreme Exercise in Futility. The ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70

Mazda Announces All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70

CX-70 Enters the Segment with Generous Cargo Space, Sporty Design and Mazda's Signature Driving Dynamics. CX-70 3.3 Turbo will have a starting MSRP1 of $40,445, CX-70 3.3 Turbo S will start from $52,450 and CX-70 PHEV will start at $54,400.Mazda has also announced that Qmerit is now their approved and recommended home ... Continue reading

Official February 21, 2024 Toyota Recalls

Official February 21, 2024 Toyota Recalls

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Japan, North America and Asia Here is the official list of recalled vehicles. ... Continue reading

$25k 134 Mile Range Fiat 500e "Enough Range Perfect (ERP) EV"(t) Rolls Off Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy To Join Other ERP Car Class EV's

$25k 134 Mile Range Fiat 500e "Enough Range Perfect (ERP) EV"(t) Rolls Off Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy To Join Other ERP Car Class EV's

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2024 -- 2024 Fiat 500e North America production begins at the Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy First allocation of all-electric Fiat 500e vehicles quickly sold out Affordable BEV with MSRP of $32,500 and lease incentives of $7,500 plus local incentives ... Continue reading

Short Range ED (Electric Distance) Problem?, No Problems With A "SHORT RANGE is PERFECT EV"

Short Range ED (Electric Distance) Problem?, No Problems With A "SHORT RANGE is PERFECT EV"

The Auto Channel has been editorializing directly to the high paid execs in the corner offices for years. See Electric Vehicles Solution or Diversion? Which we originally published ion on December 7, 2009 15 Fkn years ago, in the old days we could expect to hear “off with their heads “ today you hear “get them th ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel On YouTube

The Auto Channel On YouTube

For background on how The Auto Channel pioneered streaming video on the Internet in 1996, read: Look Back at The Auto Channel.Com ... Continue reading

Mercedes Benz Puts Brake On EV Car Develoment

Mercedes Benz Puts Brake On EV Car Develoment

STUTTGART, Feb 22 Reuters reported that Mercedes-Benz on Thursday delayed its electrification goal by five years and assured investors it would keep sprucing up its combustion engine models, becoming the latest carmaker to flag a weaker-than-expected appetite for battery-powered cars. The company now expects sales of e ... Continue reading

Celebrate National Margarita Day Today With A YankeeRita

Celebrate National Margarita Day Today With A YankeeRita

Almost 15 years ago, I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

Most of my time spent I was a service advisor who worked closely with the technicians and service managers, and I also did heavy customer service time in research and development and CSI. ... Continue reading

The Most Successful F1 Teams Ever

The Most Successful F1 Teams Ever

Formula 1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsports. Here, we are going to take a look at some of the most successful F1 teams ever - looking at their achievements, their most famous drivers, and their enduring legacies. ... Continue reading

Motorists Shopping Their Auto Insurace Companies At Increased Rate

Motorists Shopping Their Auto Insurace Companies At Increased Rate

<i>According to the LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter, a "Hot" Q4 2023 spelled continued rate increases, along with improved combined ratios, and now opens a window for insurers to capitalize on continued shopping as they seek a return to profitability in 2024</i></p><p><span ... Continue reading

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