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NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

Pilot Travel Centers Marks First in U.S. to Activate EV Charging Stations Through NEVI Program ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded Pilot Travel Centers for being the first refueling location in the United Stat ... Continue reading

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

Recognized for approach to sourcing innovative interior materials '10 Must-Have Items' distinguish EV9 as a standout for innovative use of materials EV9 recognized for innovative use of interior materials and creative tension embodied by Opposites United design philosophy IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPA ... Continue reading

How to Find Trusted Drivers for Your Fleet

How to Find Trusted Drivers for Your Fleet

The world of trucking isn’t for everyone. It requires specific individuals who are well aware of what the job entails. ... Continue reading

Let It Snow! Hyundai Motor and Kia Develop Shape Memory Alloy Integrated Snow Chain Technology

Let It Snow! Hyundai Motor and Kia Develop Shape Memory Alloy Integrated Snow Chain Technology

Shape memory alloy located inside a wheel and tire deploys easily to act as a snow chain at the touch of a button The patent-pending technology is designed for repeated use, taking advantage of the shape memory alloy’s ability to return to its original shape New innovation will save time as drivers don’t have to lo ... Continue reading

Good Old Ford (Cortina) Days, Good New Ford (Maverick) Days, Good Mazda CX-9, Good Lexus RC-F

Good Old Ford (Cortina) Days, Good New Ford (Maverick) Days, Good Mazda CX-9, Good Lexus RC-F

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco Bureau December 4, 2023 I as was delighted when the new and best selling Ford Maverick arrived to Belvedere. Not many people know that my very first job out of Uni was with Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

2024 KIA SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 pletely redesigned last year, the 2024 Sportage arrives with mindful updates, including interior and exterior additions. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus RZ 450e A first from Lexus By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0617) Major automakers posted double-digit sales gains in the third quarter of 2023. Retail inventories have improved and fleet shipments are rebounding. ... Continue reading

6 DIY Car Modifications

6 DIY Car Modifications

If you are a true autophile, you won't settle for anything less than your dream car, even if the model is far from it. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

With more than 3 tons of curb weight, 208 inches of length, and 80 inches of width, the latest Sequoia presents some unique management issues around town. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars opens public EV fast charging network at U.S. Starbucks stores

Volvo Cars opens public EV fast charging network at U.S. Starbucks stores

50 chargers at 15 locations between Denver and Seattle make EV charging as easy as getting coffee DC fast chargers provide up to 110 miles in as little as 15 minutes on Volvo models Helps improve public charging infrastructure reliability MAHWAH, NJ (December 11, 2023) – Volvo Car USA and Starbucks have followed thro ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 11, 2023

Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 11, 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

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A stunning endorsement for hybrid engineering ... Continue reading

No Fast Fast Charging

No Fast Fast Charging

No Fast Fast Charging: US DoE factoid of the week: EV charging at paid DC Fast Charging stations averaged 42 minutes per session. An analysis of data collected from a study of electric vehicle (EV) owners shows fast charging statistics over a three-year period from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2023, and includes a total ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up December 3-9, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up December 3-9, 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.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up Decenber 1-9, 2023. ... Continue reading

Silent Car Bulb Killers - Know Them Before It Is Too Late

Silent Car Bulb Killers - Know Them Before It Is Too Late

There are so many factors that kill auto lamps, so how can you ensure that your car's bulbs last as long as possible? Here we will talk about several most common causes of faulty car lighting and how important it is to check out your bulbs regularly. Fixing and replacing faulty car bulbs is always more costly than taki ... Continue reading

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