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Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa

Things have been rather hectic around here of late. I had a call from Michael Coates, President of our group, the Western Automotive Journalists. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Announces Strategic Alliance with Shopping Center Company to Expand High-Power Charging Network

Mercedes-Benz Announces Strategic Alliance with Shopping Center Company to Expand High-Power Charging Network

Mercedes-Benz HPC NA is building a network of premium EV charging hubs in the US and Canada, and Simon® is a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. ... Continue reading

VinFast's VF 8 Electric SUV Joins the Eco-Friendly Luxury Driving Scene

VinFast's VF 8 Electric SUV Joins the Eco-Friendly Luxury Driving Scene

In an automotive landscape where luxury and sophistication often seem out of reach, VinFast’s VF 8 is a game-changer in the electric SUV scene, offering fresh options for eco-conscious consumers without breaking the bank. Our commitment to providing “premium products at affordable prices” is reflected in the VF 8 ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson

2023 Lexus IS 500 Lots of show and go By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9856) Apparently among the Lexus cognoscenti the color Grecian Water is a topic of conversation. Grecian Water is the blue exterior color of the IS 500 that is the subject of this review. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Civic Type R - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Honda Civic Type R - Review by Mark Fulmer

Why "healthiest" you ask? Well, isn't it healthier to workout both left and right legs rather than just the right? As one of the very few manual transmissions, it effectively keeps blood pumping through both legs. It helps your heart and releases a bunch of endorphins into the brain. This is also the logic that just mi ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Lexus UX 250h F Sport Premium - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

For 2023, all UX models feature a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2 liter four-cylinder gas motor with a pair of AC motors for a net output of 181hp. ... Continue reading

TOYOTA April Through September 2023 Financial Results - Sugoi

TOYOTA April Through September 2023 Financial Results - Sugoi

Toyota shares jump after profit more than doubles Toyota Motor reported a more than doubling of second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by a weak yen and strong sales, and raised its full-year forecast by 50%. November 01, 2023 Read More Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Send email Copy Link All c ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. OCTOBER 2023 SALES

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. OCTOBER 2023 SALES

.pdf Email Facebook Twitter Share LinkedIn November 1, 2023 , Camden, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 15 consecutive months of increased sales with 53,772 vehicles sold for October 2023, a 10.7 percent increase compared with October 2022 (48,568). SOA also reported year-to-date sales of 520,995, a 1 ... Continue reading

Honda Motocompacto Now Available - We Don't Need No Stink'n Cars

Honda Motocompacto Now Available - We Don't Need No Stink'n Cars

November 1, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Motocompacto is a fun, fresh take on e-scooters with sleek and simple styling and an innovative, ultra-compact foldable design $995 MSRP includes standard compact charger that can be stowed on-board Sold exclusively at Motocompacto.Honda.com through participating Honda and Acura de ... Continue reading

2023 SEMA Show Lexus Booth Display

2023 SEMA Show Lexus Booth Display

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2023) — Lexus demonstrates its offroad legacy at this year’s 2023 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) ® Show. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Lux – Expert Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Lux – Expert Review by David Colman +VIDEO

An SUV Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before ... Continue reading

Size Matters: Choose Tires and Mercedes Wheels and Tires Wisely

Size Matters: Choose Tires and Mercedes Wheels and Tires Wisely

What do drivers rely on when choosing tires and rims? The appearance, the authority of the manufacturer, and the convenience of using the machine are important, but not paramount. First of all, you need to pay attention to the quality, on which the main thing depends – the future safety of the driver and passengers t ... Continue reading

Wireless EV Charging Forcast

Wireless EV Charging Forcast

Wireless Charging Market for Electric Vehicles worth $1279 million by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ Chicago, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wireless Charging Market for Electric Vehicles size is projected to grow from USD 80 million in 2023 to USD 1279 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 48.4% during t ... Continue reading

Next to Cars We Love Pizza The Most - Join the PizzaFellas Podcast Ep. 10

Next to Cars We Love Pizza The Most - Join the PizzaFellas Podcast Ep. 10

Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, co-publishers of THE AUTO CHANNEL, grew up in and around Brooklyn where they learned to love pizza. Of course, to say "learned to love pizza" is a non sequitur because you don't have to "learn to love pizza," all you gotta do is taste it! Well, Bob and Marc did a lot of pizza tasting in lots ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL DETAILS OCTOBER 30, 2023

NHTSA RECALL DETAILS OCTOBER 30, 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

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