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APAC automotive diesel engines market to register negative 2% CAGR over 2024-29, forecasts GlobalData

APAC automotive diesel engines market to register negative 2% CAGR over 2024-29, forecasts GlobalData

The automotive engines market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is significantly influenced by increasingly stringent government regulations regarding exhaust emissions. Concurrently, in response to the growing trend of electrification, APAC governments are implementing policies and incentives designed to promote zero- ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>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. ... Continue reading

Ballard announces multiple orders totaling over 6 MW of fuel cell engines for European bus market

Ballard announces multiple orders totaling over 6 MW of fuel cell engines for European bus market

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 20, 2024 - Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) today announced orders from two bus manufacturers to supply over 90 fuel cell engines, representing approximately 6.4 megawatts (MW) of total rated power, for the European and UK city bus market. ... Continue reading

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today shared further details regarding its commitment to develop a seamless home charging experience as the company prepares to ramp up for its next-generation electrified vehicles. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Secures Top Spot for Safety at 2024 IIHS Awards with the Most TSP and TSP+ Titles of any Auto Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Group Secures Top Spot for Safety at 2024 IIHS Awards with the Most TSP and TSP+ Titles of any Auto Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Group is proud to announce that a total of 22 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have been honored with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named CarBuzz Best EV for 2025

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named CarBuzz Best EV for 2025

CarBuzz declares: "The IONIQ 5 N is grin-worthy in the way only the best performance cars can be. In the all-electric game, N comes way before M." IONIQ 5 N features 601 horsepower, plus a driver-selectable N Grin Boost1 function delivering an additional 40 horsepower N e-Shift's simulated manual gearchange function ci ... Continue reading

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for December 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,520,000, a 7.3% increase from December 2023 on a selling day adjusted basis, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. December 2024 has ... Continue reading

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Nineteen vehicles from 11 brands earn Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the final group of ratings for the year. The 10 winners of the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Infiniti QX60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-70 PHEV, Mercedes-Benz C ... Continue reading

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.com released its 2025 Automotive Trends Report , finding that car prices will remain stubbornly high in the new year and potential tariffs could add pressure. Cars.com analyst David Greene reports that while inflation is cooling, sticker shock and affordability in the auto market remain key challenges for 2025. ... Continue reading

South Coast AQMD Grants Cal State LA $150,000 for Advanced Battery Competition

South Coast AQMD Grants Cal State LA $150,000 for Advanced Battery Competition

South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved a $150,000 sponsorship to California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in partnership with Cerritos College to support their efforts in the Battery Workforce Challenge ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Reports 2025 Detroit Auto Show Update

The Auto Channel Reports 2025 Detroit Auto Show Update

The Detroit Auto Show is thrilled to announce a powerful roster of 22 brands representing a wide array of vehicle segments, in addition to four exhilarating indoor track activations. Additional ultra-luxury and exotic brands will be announced soon. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

For drivers thinking about going all electric, the Toyota bZ4X just made the choice even easier. ... Continue reading

Pearson Fuels Opens 400th E85 Fueling Station in California

Pearson Fuels Opens 400th E85 Fueling Station in California

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2024 -- Pearson Fuels, California's largest E85 distributor, announced today its station network has grown to 400 retail sites offering E85. ... Continue reading

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Affordable, all-electric city car By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The first half of 2024 is behind us. The U.S. new-car market lost some momentum in the second quarter as affordability, elevated prices and higher borrowing costs continued to weigh on consumers. ... Continue reading

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