Feb 17, 2019
That’s a really big, long model name for this MINI. Actually, the Countryman is MINI’s biggest model with seating for five. ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2019
Originally Published May 27, 2010 By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel AUTO CENTRAL - May 27, 2010: As many of our regular visitors know, we have been working hard to insure that the truth about alt fuels sees the digital light of day. There are many editorials, articles and videos here on The Auto ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2019
Acura Marks 30 Years Since Debut of Iconic NSX Supercar Chicago, ILL. February 6, 2019; Acura revisits an iconic moment in its history: the unveiling of the original NS-X Concept Csaba Csere, former Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver, joins Acura at 2019 Chicago Auto Show to reflect on the history and heritage of NSX Th ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Test Drives Offered at 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 4, 2019
Consumers attending the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 9-18, will get a chance to test-drive electric and hybrid-electric plug-in vehicles, including the 2019 Nissan LEAF and 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Toyota Tells Dealers Lots Of New Models Coming
Jan 28, 2019
Letter from Europe- 2018 That Was The Year That Was
Jan 23, 2019
Who would have thought that a year full of Ferrari and Maserati supercars would end on a test drive of a GMC Canyon Denali?! Well folks, it did. Must admit the genteel folks in leafy Belvedere are not used to seeing trucks unless Xfinity turn up to fix broken down TV connections which do with monotonous regularity but ... Continue reading
Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries
Jan 23, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic Corporation concluded today a business-integration contract and a joint-venture contract toward the establishment of a new company (joint venture) related to the automotive prismatic battery business. The details of the agreements are below. ... Continue reading
2018 BMW 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid Review By Senior Editor John Heilig
Jan 23, 2019
Under gas power, this is pure BMW. Performance is quiet, almost leading you to believe that it’s on electric drive all the time. Almost no road noise intrudes into the cabin. This is what you expect from a 5 ... Continue reading
Ford Powering Police Vehicles with Hybrid Technology
Jan 22, 2019
A panel of 30 or more police officers from departments as large as Los Angeles or a country sheriff helped shape the look and safety features of the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility, available as a hybrid sedan, F-150, Expedition SSV, Transit PTV and SSV Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. The modified Explorer is expected to command ... Continue reading
The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter - By Larry Nutson
Jan 20, 2019
The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter Yes, there will be no more sloshing through blizzards or single digit temperatures after this year. Beginning in 2020 the Detroit Auto Show, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), that is, will take place in June. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Named Best EV in Canada for 2019
Jan 18, 2019
FCA Canada announced today that the Canadian-made Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been named Best EV in Canada for 2019 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) in its annual Canadian Car and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards program. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first and only electrifi ... Continue reading
Continental Technology Powers Jeep® Wrangler’s New eTorque Mild-Hybrid System
Jan 17, 2019
Continental's industry-first, liquid-cooled 48-volt Eco Drive delivers eTorque, contributing to the Wrangler's legendary performance, while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency.LLC eTorque mild-hybrid technology to the all-new Jeep® Wrangler. ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2019
DETROIT, January 14, 2019 – After hundreds of hours of test drives, research and evaluation by independent jurors, the Genesis G70, Hyundai Kona/Kona EV and Ram 1500 were revealed as the winners of the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards presented today at the North American Interna ... Continue reading
Lexus UX National marketing campaign titled “The New Frontier”
Jan 6, 2019
PLANO, Texas — Lexus unveiled a new marketing campaign to launch the first-ever 2019 UX, a luxury compact crossover. ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium by David Colman +VIDEO
Jan 4, 2019
A delightfully well equipped, good handling economy miser By David Colman Special Correspondent to The Auto Channel It's easy to confuse the Niro with what it isn't. Is it a crossover? Not really, since Niro is a stand-alone design, and not based on a car platform. It's only immediate relative is the Hyundai Ioniq, sin ... Continue reading
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