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2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mazda recently introduced the 2025 CX-70 that bridges the gap between the compact CX-50 and the full-size CX-90. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

SUBARU OF AMERICA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

Automaker and its retailers partner with national nonprofits to aid communities affected by recent California wildfires Subaru of America, Inc. today announced additional support for the communities impacted by the California wildfires, working with existing national partners to aid in recovery programs. As part of the ... Continue reading

Ferrari, Velar and Subby BRZ In This Months Letter From Europe

Ferrari, Velar and Subby BRZ In This Months Letter From Europe

If I had to have just one car for all seasons I would probably opt for the Range Rover Velar. Vanity Fair called it a sanctuary with a steering wheel and I cannot think of a better description. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz and Google Partner on AI-powered Conversational Search within Navigation Systems

Mercedes-Benz and Google Partner on AI-powered Conversational Search within Navigation Systems

Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to introduce new conversational capabilities to the MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by Google Cloud's new Automotive AI Agent. ... Continue reading

eBay Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Caramel Providing a Simplified, Safe Online Vehicle Transaction Experience eBay (www.ebay.com)

eBay Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Caramel Providing a Simplified, Safe Online Vehicle Transaction Experience eBay (www.ebay.com)

eBay announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Caramel, an end-to-end online automotive transaction solution provider. ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus - by David Colman

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus - by David Colman

The most heart-warming sound I've heard in many months was the starter motor's whine as it lit off the strictly internal combustion engine of Mazda's new CX-70. No hybrid antics here. ... Continue reading

CarParts.com Unveils CarParts+: The Ultimate Membership for Drivers

CarParts.com Unveils CarParts+: The Ultimate Membership for Drivers

Extended Returns & Premium Perks Redefine the Online Auto Parts Shopping ExperienceTORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 -- CarParts.com, Inc. , a leading eCommerce destination for automotive parts and accessories, recently launched CarParts+, its flagship membership program designed to ease the process of online shopping fo ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 customers to receive complimentary ChargePoint

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 customers to receive complimentary ChargePoint

Hyundai announced the expansion of complimentary home charger and charging credit offers to the entire 2025 IONIQ 5 lineup[i]. Customers who purchase or lease any new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 model are eligible for their choice of a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2[ii] charger or a $400 charging credit. ... Continue reading

Rivian and U.S. Department of Energy Finalize Loan Agreement to Support Future Georgia Manufacturing Site

Rivian and U.S. Department of Energy Finalize Loan Agreement to Support Future Georgia Manufacturing Site

IRVINE, Calif.--Rivian today announced it has closed its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) for up to $6.6 billion (including $6 billion of principal and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest) in financial support for the construction of its next manufact ... Continue reading

2025 Hyunda Sonata Limited Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyunda Sonata Limited Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Three compelling benefits make purchase of Hyundai's 2025 Sonata Limited Hybrid a smart move. ... Continue reading

Claudia Márquez Named Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor America

Claudia Márquez Named Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor America

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 -- Hyundai Motor America announced that Claudia Márquez has been appointed chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Hybrid 1794 - Review by David Colman

2025 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Hybrid 1794 - Review by David Colman

The 1794, which carries a base price of $80,135, is named for the San Antonio, Texas cattle ranch where Toyota now builds Tundra and Sequoia trucks. ... Continue reading

Latest EV News From EDTA

Latest EV News From EDTA

January 13, 2025 U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Proposed Rules for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles U.S. Department of the Treasury Editorial: Five reasons to keep the federal tax credit for electric vehicles Los Angeles Times US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’ ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 5-11, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 5-11, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 12, 2025; 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 C ... Continue reading

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