Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending February 6, 2021
Feb 7, 2021
The Chicago Car Guy and Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
Lexus 2020 Global Sales Results
Feb 5, 2021
January-June totaled approximately 304,000 (a 16% decrease from the previous year) due to the spread of COVID-19, while sales from July-December totaled approximately 415,000 (a 2% increase from the previous year), attaining the same level as the second half of the previous year. In addition to robust sales of such mod ... Continue reading
BearingPoint Study: Tesla Still Dominates Online Sales of New Vehicles
Feb 4, 2021
Car manufacturers (OEMs) are selling fewer cars through traditional sales channels because of changing customer needs and purchasing preferences, as well as the temporary closure of physical sales outlets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, online car sales are of great importance and car manufacturers must further acc ... Continue reading
2020 Acura RDX Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2021
2020 Acura RDX Lots of Delight Acura introduced its third generation new-from-the-ground-up RDX for the 2019 model year with new styling, both in and out, as well as a new powertrain. In May 2018 I was among the first auto writers to drive the new 2019, albeit for a very short stint. ... Continue reading
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES BEST-EVER JANUARY SALES
Feb 2, 2021
Kia Motors America today announced best-ever January sales of 44,965 units, an 11.4-percent increase over the same period last year. Highlights include best-ever January performances by the popular Telluride SUV, Niro EV and Forte compact sedan. ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January Sales Results
Feb 2, 2021
February 2, 2021 American Honda Total See accompanying spreadsheet for complete results. ... Continue reading
Despite Chinese Plague Subaru Of America Reports Best Ever January Sales
Feb 2, 2021
“January was particularly special for Subaru as we announced our continued commitment to helping those who are facing hunger by donating 100 million meals* to Feeding America.” January marked the ninth consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2021 Sales
Feb 2, 2021
Hyundai Motor America reported total January sales of 43,394 units, a 2% increase compared with January 2020. ... Continue reading
Toyota's 2020 Global Sales down 10.5 Percent Year-on-Year
Jan 29, 2021
Toyota enjoys the support of customers around the world who favor Toyota vehicles, enabling Toyota to limit the decline in sales to just 10.5 percent year-on-year and maintain domestic production at the 3-million-unit level. ... Continue reading
Lordstown Motors Prepares Ohio Factory to Begin Building Betas
Jan 28, 2021
Endurance, which is anticipated to be the world’s first mass produced full-size all-electric pickup truck, this year. “We are hard at work in the factory preparing to begin Beta builds in the coming weeks,” remarked Steve Burns, Chief Executive Officer of Lordstown Motors. ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2021
are planning how they can jointly produce hydrogen from wind and solar power at the Hamburg-Moorburg power plant site and utilize it in its vicinity. To this end, the four companies have now signed a letter of intent. ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2021
The new “PumpSmart” feature is designed to save drivers time while fueling at TA, Petro Stopping Center or TA Express locations. ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2021
Japanese mobility supplier, DENSO, has announced a partnership with U.S. LiDAR and perception systems start-up, Aeva, to develop 4D sensing and perception systems. Together, the companies will advance Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR, a groundbreaking solution that measures velocity, in addition to dept ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2021
OEM producing electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has received more than 100,000 non-binding production reservations from commercial fleets for its Lordstown Endurance™ all-electric pickup truck, with an average order size of nearly 600 vehicles per fleet. ... Continue reading
Microsoft Joins GM And Honda to Invest More Than $2 Billion in AV Group Cruise
Jan 19, 2021
Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in AV group Cruise. This brings the valuation of Cruise to $30 billion. ... Continue reading
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