GM Refocus On Self Driving Vehicles
Dec 10, 2024
DETROIT – General Motors plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. GM will build on the progress of Super Cruise, the company’s hands-off, eyes-on driving feature, now offered on more than 20 GM ... Continue reading
Revolutionizing the Road: The Electric Evolution of Automotive Engineering
Dec 10, 2024
As the automotive industry undergoes its most significant transformation since the invention of the internal combustion engine, electrical systems are taking center stage. ... Continue reading
Gravity - It's A Good Thing, It's A Beautiful Thing! - Preview by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO
Dec 10, 2024
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HONGQI Exports First Batch of 600 EH7 and EHS7 Vehicles to Europe
Dec 9, 2024
HONGQI, the "World's New Luxury" automotive brand, has reached a key milestone in its global strategy by shipping its first batch of 600 electric vehicles to <span>Europe</span>, including the EH7 and EHS7. This achievement represents steady progress in HONGQI's development into overseas markets.> ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL DETAILS - NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS - December 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024
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 Ford Bronco Sport - Review by David Colman
Dec 9, 2024
After an endless succession of new vehicles that required a PhD in AI to operate, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport comes as a welcome return to automotive sanity. ... Continue reading
Kia EV9 Named ‘2024-2025 Electric SUV of Texas’
Dec 8, 2024
IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2024 – Kia’s all-electric, three-row EV9 flagship SUV proved that bigger is better in Texas at the 2024 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) “Truck Rodeo”, taking home the prestigious “2024-2025 Electric SUV of Texas” award. The annual competition saw more than 40 TAWA automotiv ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 1-7, 2024
Dec 8, 2024
America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central December 8, 2024; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading
2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman
Dec 8, 2024
The performance sleeper of the year Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL When a vehicle's mundane appearance masks its true performance potential, enthusiasts call it a "sleeper." That term perfectly describes BMW's somnolent looking X2. This fastback version of BMW's compact X1 SUV w ... Continue reading
AAA Releases Electric Vehicle Survey
Dec 6, 2024
New survey finds interest in EVs declining as Americans turn their attention to hybrids The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be "very likely" or "likely" to buy a ne ... Continue reading
2025 Kia Sorento PHEV 25-30 Mile EV Range - Review by Mark Maynard
Dec 6, 2024
Kia America has completed its trio of Sorento SUV powertrains with the 2025 Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid. ... Continue reading
Moove Partners with Waymo to Redefine the Future of Urban Mobility
Dec 5, 2024
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, is proud to announce a groundbreaking fleet partnership with Waymo, the global leader in autonomous driving technology. ... Continue reading
Are Small Cars Twice as Deadly? New Accident Report by Avian Law Group
Dec 5, 2024
Mini cars average 108 deaths per million registered vehicle years, over twice the overall vehicle average. ... Continue reading
New Electric Vehicle Financing Grows More Than 30% Year-Over-Year, According to Experian Report
Dec 5, 2024
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--Following several quarters of incremental growth, consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) re-emerged in the third quarter of 2024. According to Experian’s (LSE: EXPN) State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q3 2024, EVs accounted for 10.06% of new vehicle financing during the quarter—g ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2024
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has been pursuing higher protection performance in its airbags with computer-aided engineering (CAE) that simulates human body movements and injuries during traffic accidents. ... Continue reading
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