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"Choice Advocate" Former President Akio Toyoda's Replacement Koji Sato EV Advocate, Supports Tesla Inspired Leap For Next-Gen Toyota EV Platform

"Choice Advocate" Former President Akio Toyoda's Replacement Koji Sato EV Advocate, Supports Tesla Inspired Leap For Next-Gen Toyota EV Platform

Grudging admiration for Tesla helps reinforce a stark realization at Toyota. For all its expertise in electrification going back to the first Prius hybrid, Toyota needs a great leap forward for the new era of full electrics. ... Continue reading

Honda Makes Agreement to Obtain Recycled Lithium-ion Battery Material From USA

Honda Makes Agreement to Obtain Recycled Lithium-ion Battery Material From USA

TOKYO, Japan February 27, 2023; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Ascend Elements, Inc., a U.S.-based company with expertise in technologies for recycling of battery resources. ... Continue reading

Biden Entices Offshore Car and Parts Makers With "A Deal They Can't Refuse"

Biden Entices Offshore Car and Parts Makers With "A Deal They Can't Refuse"

The Washington Post reports, the German carmaker joins a string of manufacturers of cars, computer chips, batteries, and solar panels that have announced concrete plans or tentative prospects for boosting U.S. production, all drawn at least in part by subsidies and tax breaks rolled out in White House-backed legislatio ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 19-25, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 19-25, 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

Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Hot Topics With Alan Amici CEO February 24, 2023

Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Hot Topics With Alan Amici CEO February 24, 2023

Automotive Industry Hot TopicsThis week I discuss navigating the balance between innovation and quality as the Software Defined Vehicle enters the playing field. Recent EU mandates are accelerating the phase-outs of internal combustion engines (ICE), yet OEMs continue to rely on ICE sales to fund electronic vehicle dev ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

EV Motoring: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

A common question asked by many folks when I mention I’ve driven a new battery-powered electric vehicle is: How does it drive? My response is, consistently, that it drives very well like every new vehicle coming onto the market today. It can accurately be said: Today, there are no bad cars—or trucks! The new electr ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Head SangYup Lee Named 2023 World Car Person of the Year

Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Head SangYup Lee Named 2023 World Car Person of the Year

The jury noted that Lee’s strong design philosophy, vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping Hyundai’s new design language, as shown by the brand’s recent successes. ... Continue reading

Great Google Gonna Help You Where To Go And How To Get There

Great Google Gonna Help You Where To Go And How To Get There

in-car geospatial data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. The partnership enables Mercedes-Benz to create a driving experience that pairs the trusted, reliable information from Google Maps with its own unique luxury brand and feel. ... Continue reading

Explaining Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Includes Official New and Used Tax Incentives)

Explaining Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Includes Official New and Used Tax Incentives)

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a battery instead of a gasoline tank, and an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a combination of gasoline and electric vehicles, so they have a battery, an electric motor, a gasoline tank, and an internal combustion engine. ... Continue reading

Toyota Makes Electrified Vehicles Research Not So Difficult

Toyota Makes Electrified Vehicles Research Not So Difficult

Save Thousands $$$ On An Electric Car. It's Absurdly Easy - Incentives Tool based on EV Life’s proprietary data Free tool available now on Toyota.com Customers can find qualified tax credits, rebates, and other incentives simply by entering personalized information PLANO, Texas – (Feb. 22, 2023) – Toyota customer ... Continue reading

BMW Reveals New V8 Hybrid - CHOICE IS THE WORD

BMW Reveals New V8 Hybrid - CHOICE IS THE WORD

New V8 engine brings 48V mild-hybrid electrification to BMW M. BMW Curved Display powered by BMW Operating System 8 with M-specific graphics. Fresh exterior styling details and airy, modern interior design. ... Continue reading

Here They Come - First Electric Pick-ups From China

Here They Come - First Electric Pick-ups From China

First mass produced electric pickup truck made in China begin deliveries China wide sales network expanding Exports to begin over the course of 2023 2023 February 14th, China – Radar, the premium outdoor lifestyle brand from Geely Holding Group began deliveries of its flagship pure electric pick-up truck earlier this ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Pricing for 2023 IONIQ 6 EV

Hyundai Announces Pricing for 2023 IONIQ 6 EV

February 21 2023 53-kWh Battery Pack Standard Range Trim Level Announced for U.S. Market MSRP Starts at $41,600 for IONIQ 6 SE Standard Range Trim, Available this Summer IONIQ SE Long Range Trim with an EPA-estimated 361 Miles of Range Starts at $45,500 Most Trim Levels Available in Hyundai Dealerships Starting this Sp ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS WEEK ENDING 2/20/2023

NHTSA RECALLS WEEK ENDING 2/20/2023

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 Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 12-18, 2023

Nutson' s Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 12-18, 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

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