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EDTA EV 2 Report January 2026

EDTA EV 2 Report January 2026

Top Story IEA report highlights EVs' impact on auto industry The global automotive industry is undergoing changes due to the rise of electric vehicles, per an International Energy Agency report, with global car sales reaching nearly 80 million in 2024, driven by a 30% increase in hybrid and electric vehicle sales. Lega ... Continue reading

KIA WINS SEVEN 2026 BEST CARS FOR THE MONEY AWARDS FROM U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

KIA WINS SEVEN 2026 BEST CARS FOR THE MONEY AWARDS FROM U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Kia America today announced that seven Kia models have earned top honors in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for the Money Awards, underscoring the brand's continued leadership in delivering quality, value and innovation across its lineup. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup January 11-17, 2026

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup January 11-17, 2026

Here are Larry’s Top Auto Story Picks of the Week of January 11-17, 2026 ... Continue reading

2026 SUBARU Reveals Prices Of ALL-ELECTRIC SUB-COMPACT SUV

2026 SUBARU Reveals Prices Of ALL-ELECTRIC SUB-COMPACT SUV

Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI), today announced pricing of the 2026 Uncharted at the Montreal International Auto Show. The all-new, all-electric sub-compact SUV is the latest addition to Subaru's growing electric vehicle lineup. ... Continue reading

2026 NACTOY Cars and Trucks Winners Revealed Today

2026 NACTOY Cars and Trucks Winners Revealed Today

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 14, 2026 – The definitive roadmap for new-car shoppers arrived today with the announcement of the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Palisade Named 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™

Hyundai Palisade Named 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™

The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV beats out impressive field of new vehicles on the strength of its hybrid and ICE powertrains, class-above interior, and family-friendly safety and convenience features Palisade Hybrid offers up to 34 mpg and well over 600 miles of driving rangei Prestigious annual awards ... Continue reading

Virtual Power Plants: Powering the Grid From Your Neighborhood

Virtual Power Plants: Powering the Grid From Your Neighborhood

Solar, battery storage, and other 'distributed energy resources' could help bolster the U.S. electric system WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2026 -- Maureen Quinlan is a senior manager and Leah Ford is a senior associate with The Pew Charitable Trusts' energy modernization project. ... Continue reading

Algae-Based Biofuel Market to Reach USD 19.16 Billion by 2032 as Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Energy Security Redefine the Global Fuel Mix

Algae-Based Biofuel Market to Reach USD 19.16 Billion by 2032 as Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Energy Security Redefine the Global Fuel Mix

AUSTIN, Texas and TOKYO, Jan. 13, 2026 -- According to DataM Intelligence, the global Algae-Based Biofuel Market reached USD 9,230.5 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 19,161.1 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period 2025–2032. ... Continue reading

New Report Showing Hostility to EVs Easing

New Report Showing Hostility to EVs Easing

dankrassner 7–8 minutes DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2026 — As President Donald Trump prepares to travel to Detroit this week to address the Detroit Economic Club and tour a Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary January 12, 2026

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary January 12, 2026

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle recall alerts: NHTSA Recall ID Number : 25V871 Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC Subject : Air Bag Inflators May Rupture Make Model Model Years BMW 228I 2014-2015 BMW 320I 2014 BMW 328I 2014 BMW 335I 2014 BMW 428I 2014 BMW 435I 2014 BMW M235I 2014-2015 NHT ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup January 4-10, 2026

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup January 4-10, 2026

* New Car Sales Wrap-up. A Cox Automotive early analysis of new-vehicle sales results indicates that 2025 should end at around 16.3 million units, up 2% and in line with the Cox Automotive forecast. ... Continue reading

Land Rover Sticker Shock, Soothing Subaru In This Month's Letter From Europe

Land Rover Sticker Shock, Soothing Subaru In This Month's Letter From Europe

Yes folks, The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 chimes is at 65 thousand dollars accelerating all the way to a mind blowing version at 160 thousand dollars. This is the Octa version which some young people with more money then they know what to do with other than prance around Aspen. ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicles, Solution Or Diversion - (Originally Published December 12, 2009 On The Auto Channel)

Electric Vehicles, Solution Or Diversion - (Originally Published December 12, 2009 On The Auto Channel)

The EV facts in this editorial provide evidence that Electric Vehicles were never, are not now, nor will they become a meaningful alternative to replace the nearly 300 million gasoline drinking vehicles on America's roads within the next 200 years, thus keeping America beholden to OPEC and the Big Oil mafia while China ... Continue reading

Autotrader Provides Expert New-Year Car-Buying Advice Amid Economic Uncertainty, Launches Fresh Creative Campaign for Buy Online

Autotrader Provides Expert New-Year Car-Buying Advice Amid Economic Uncertainty, Launches Fresh Creative Campaign for Buy Online

ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2026 -- As 2026 gets underway, many people are considering kicking off the new year by buying a new car. ... Continue reading

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