News By Topic: New Vehicles

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

Jun 24, 2023

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

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

Jun 23, 2023

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases ... Continue reading

Toyota: Post-Purchase Car Evolution Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Car Value

Jun 22, 2023

Upgrade Service Now Available for Prius U Grade in Japan Toyota City, Japan, Jun 22, 2023; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to swiftly evolve their cars in line with technological innovation as part of its efforts to enhance ... Continue reading

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

Jun 22, 2023

Dodge Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Alfa Romeo Ranks Highest among Premium Brands for First Time TROY, Mich.: 22 June 2023 — New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. Accordi ... Continue reading

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Jun 22, 2023

Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... Continue reading

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

Jun 22, 2023

The smallest SUV Lexus sells is based on the Toyota Prius. 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

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Impressions

Jun 22, 2023

Compiled By Art Intelli The Auto Channel Auto Central February 22, 2023; The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has been completely redesigned to be a more capable, comfortable and tech-savvy pickup truck. It is available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive configurations, and many of its features are now shared with the larg ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA NAMED TO THE 2023 LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES

Jun 21, 2023

Kia entered the exclusive TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Kia is focused on becoming a leader in mobility by popularizing EVs and delivering sustainable mobility solutions, including purpose-built vehicles, and promoting more sustainable p ... Continue reading

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

Jun 21, 2023

2023 Economic Impact Report, highlighting the ongoing commitment and contributions international automakers and nameplate dealers are making across the U.S. According to the report, international automakers and dealers have significantly expanded their footprint in the U.S. auto industry, with $107 billion invested in ... Continue reading

EPA's EV Rules Open Door For China To Dominate US Auto Sales - More Evidence That The Auto Channel Position Is Insightful Not Collusive

Jun 21, 2023

Automaker Advocate Urges EPA to Ease 'Aggressive and Arbitrary' Emissions Rules The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to "ease up" on proposed emissions rules that aim to push automakers to sell 67 percent electric vehicles by 2032. According to The Detroit News, it's the ... Continue reading

2023 AMERICAN-MADE INDEX From CARS.COM - TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

Jun 21, 2023

GM, Ford, Honda and Toyota Claim Most Vehicles on 2023 Index — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com’s automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and em ... Continue reading

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Jun 20, 2023

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team are currently busy with preparations for the upcoming Cox Automotive ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™

Jun 20, 2023

TORRANCE, Calif. June 20, 2023 Full-electric Prologue is the first Honda SUV to integrate Google built-in, which debuted on the 2023 Honda Accord Touring hybrid, and wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility The first volume EV from Honda, the all-new 2024 Prologue SUV, will offer customers the latest digital services techn ... Continue reading

Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

Jun 20, 2023

New Technique Gives Designers Added Capabilities by Incorporating Engineering Constraints Into Generative AI Models LOS ALTOS, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to amplify vehicle designers. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 11-17, 2023

Jun 18, 2023

*Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets.. ... Continue reading