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Hot Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research

Hot Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research

Electric vehicle affordability and incentives were a hot topic this week as inflation continues to affect the cost of EVs, among other things. There were also some interesting studies from IIHS and NHTSA related to driver-assistance features in vehicles. ... Continue reading

Vantage partners Supercar Blondie to take its global ESG journey into overdrive.

Vantage partners Supercar Blondie to take its global ESG journey into overdrive.

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2022-- Vantage, an international multi-asset broker, is pleased to announce that it has partnered Supercar Blondie, in the launch of its global ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) programme. This marks Vantage and Supercar Blondie's first collaboration into the ESG space. ... Continue reading

New Chase Bank Website - No Charge For Electric Vehicle Tools and Resources

New Chase Bank Website - No Charge For Electric Vehicle Tools and Resources

NEW YORK--Chase launched a new website to help consumers learn about, find and purchase electric and hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage Electric Vehicle (EV) Education Center provides content, tools and frequently-asked questions from Chase and other experts about the upfront and ongoing cost of EV ownership as well as ... Continue reading

Toyota Runs Out of Maximum US Tax Subsidy for EV Buyers, Joining Tesla and GM

Toyota Runs Out of Maximum US Tax Subsidy for EV Buyers, Joining Tesla and GM

The Verge.com reported that the phaseout for Toyota is poorly timed, coming just weeks after the company’s new electric SUV, the bZ4X, went on sale in the US. It’s the latest bad piece of EV news to hit the automaker, coming just a few weeks after it was forced to recall the bZ4X over loose hub bolts that could cau ... Continue reading

GE Appliances Adds Fleet of Electric Trucks

GE Appliances Adds Fleet of Electric Trucks

GE Appliances, a Haier company, today announced the deployment of electric freight vehicles in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee on heavily used routes between its U.S. plants and logistics centers leading the charge for a more sustainable future. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS; CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary July 5, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS; CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary July 5, 2022

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

EV-Motoring: Volvo Cars gears up for long-term sustainable growth with new Slovakia electric car manufacturing plant

EV-Motoring: Volvo Cars gears up for long-term sustainable growth with new Slovakia electric car manufacturing plant

Slovakia as the location for its new plant, Volvo Cars creates a European triangle of manufacturing covering its largest sales region – complementing the Ghent plant (Belgium) in western Europe and the Torslanda plant (Sweden) in northern Europe.The new facility represents an investment of around EUR 1.2 billion (1). ... Continue reading

EV-Motoring: Volkswagen's first fully-electric sedan: world premiere of the ID. AERO +VIDEO

EV-Motoring: Volkswagen's first fully-electric sedan: world premiere of the ID. AERO +VIDEO

Volkswagen reveals concept car as a preview of the electric vehicle family flagship Flowing design combines optimized aerodynamics and elegant lines Fully-electric four-door production model will be offered worldwide in the future in the premium mid-size segment Wolfsburg – With today’s world premiere of the ID. AE ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 26-July 2, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 26-July 2, 2022

Below are 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

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales in June and First Half 2022

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales in June and First Half 2022

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. sales in June 2022 of 170,155 vehicles, down 17.9 percent on a volume basis and down 21.1 percent on daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2021. June 2022 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 39,965, representing 23.5 percent of total monthly sales. ... Continue reading

American Honda Sales Challenged by Supply Issues

American Honda Sales Challenged by Supply Issues

American Honda sales top 500,000 units in first half despite severe second-quarter supply issues. HR-V posts best first-half sales of all-time with strong customer pre-orders (6,000+) for all-new 2023 model. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 -- U.S. total sales decline 16%; retail sales down 24% Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 95% versus same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Compass rise 54% over same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Grand Cherokee rise 12% over same quarter last ye ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports June Sales Results

Mazda Reports June Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 15,130 vehicles, a decrease of 53.6 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date sales totaled 142,803 vehicles; a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Auto Channel Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The Tucson Hybrid follows the successful Hyundai strategy of of presenting unique styling, enhanced value, advanced powertrains, and safety. Even in the crowded SUV market, the Tucson competes by giving buyers some interesting design accents. ... Continue reading

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