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The Auto Channel has been Automotive Grade Linux since 1995 "Automotive Grade Linux" Launches Open Source SoDeV Reference Platform to Accelerate Software Defined Vehicles

The Auto Channel has been Automotive Grade Linux since 1995 "Automotive Grade Linux" Launches Open Source SoDeV Reference Platform to Accelerate Software Defined Vehicles

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2025 -- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open source platform for connected car technologies, today announced SoDeV, a new open source SDV reference implementation that enables software-first development, decoupled from hardware constraints. ... Continue reading

Planning the Perfect Off-Road Road Trip: Vehicle and Trailer Essentials

Planning the Perfect Off-Road Road Trip: Vehicle and Trailer Essentials

Off-road travelers know one thing for sure. In only one mile, the path might completely change a strategy, which is why so many people depend on reliable automobile sources to guide them. ... Continue reading

Top 3 Motorsports Betting Trends to Watch in 2025

Top 3 Motorsports Betting Trends to Watch in 2025

By 2032, global motorsports betting is forecast to surpass £22 billion ($29.3 billion). It is driven by 12.3% yearly growth. ... Continue reading

Smart Starts: What Is a Good First Car for a New Driver?

Smart Starts: What Is a Good First Car for a New Driver?

Discover the best first cars for new drivers. Explore top choices that balance safety, affordability, and reliability. Read more to find your perfect match! ... Continue reading

2025 Midwest Luxe Cruiser Review: Luxury Travel Redefined

2025 Midwest Luxe Cruiser Review: Luxury Travel Redefined

When it comes to luxury travel vans, few models live up to the hype like the 2025 Midwest Automotive Designs Luxe Cruiser. Built on the trusted Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the Luxe Cruiser is a masterclass in premium design, cutting-edge technology, and first-class comfort — setting a new benchmark for what a luxury v ... Continue reading

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading

New Car Has ADAS? Advanced Driver Assistance - Do We All Neeed A litttle Help?

New Car Has ADAS? Advanced Driver Assistance - Do We All Neeed A litttle Help?

The information on this page was compiled by Alexandra Mueller, a senior research scientist at IIHS. Alex studies driver assistance technologies and driving automation. ... Continue reading

SUV's and Big Cars with Choice of Fuel, Not Small Cars Without Choice, Is What's Good for America (Originally Published April 23, 2009)

SUV's and Big Cars with Choice of Fuel, Not Small Cars Without Choice, Is What's Good for America (Originally Published April 23, 2009)

Big Cars with Choice, Not Small Cars Without Choice Is What's Good for America. How can the elimination of the old fashioned self-serving three letter abbreviation ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Hydrogen Technologies Across the Value Chain at World Hydrogen Expo in Korea

Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Hydrogen Technologies Across the Value Chain at World Hydrogen Expo in Korea

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is showcasing hydrogen innovations at the World Hydrogen Expo, reaffirming its hydrogen leadership. Korea's largest hydrogen industry exhibition brings together over 250 companies from more than 25 countries under the theme 'Hydrogen Pioneers: Innovate, Unite, Accelerate.' Continue Readi ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Fosters Collaboration with Hydrogen Industry Leaders at Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit

Hyundai Motor Group Fosters Collaboration with Hydrogen Industry Leaders at Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) co-hosted the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit from December 2 to 4 in Seoul, Korea, bringing together about 200 global leaders and policymakers to set the strategic direction for the global hydrogen industry and accelerate its transition. ... Continue reading

Global Vehicle Anti-Theft System Market Reports Strong Growth at 3.9% CAGR Through 2031 | Valuates Reports

Global Vehicle Anti-Theft System Market Reports Strong Growth at 3.9% CAGR Through 2031 | Valuates Reports

Vehicle Anti-Theft System Market Size BANGALORE, India, Dec. 4, 2025 -- The Global Vehicle Anti-Theft System Market was valued at USD 9369 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 12200 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

Yes, Tin Lizzie Was An Alcoholic

SPECIAL FEATURE - Correcting Bad Revisionist History About Ford's Multi-Fuel Model T Automobile ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor, Kia's Robotics LAB and DEEPX Begin Commercialization for Next-Generation On-Device AI Robot Platform

Hyundai Motor, Kia's Robotics LAB and DEEPX Begin Commercialization for Next-Generation On-Device AI Robot Platform

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2025 -- DEEPX, an ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductor company, is unveiling a next-generation robot intelligence platform co-developed with Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB. ... Continue reading

Cadillac's Entry as the 11th Team for 2026 Reshapes Formula 1's Competitive Future

Cadillac's Entry as the 11th Team for 2026 Reshapes Formula 1's Competitive Future

Cadillac’s confirmed entry as the 11th Formula 1 team for the 2026 season marks the most significant expansion to the grid in more than a decade. Backed by General Motors and operating as a full constructor under the new global power unit regulations, Cadillac’s approval represents far more than an additional car o ... Continue reading

NASCAR, Rally, and Formula 1: The Best Motorsport Events to Bet On

NASCAR, Rally, and Formula 1: The Best Motorsport Events to Bet On

Motorsport events have been capturing audiences worldwide with their combination of speed, skill, and adrenaline-pumped action for decades. The excitement spilled over from traditional racing enthusiasts into mainstream wagering markets. ... Continue reading

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