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Honda Cell Voltage Sensor Recall: 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid

Honda Cell Voltage Sensor Recall: 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid

Honda will voluntarily recall 6,786 model-year 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid vehicles in the United States to update the hybrid system software related to the hybrid battery cell voltage sensor (CVS), free of charge. No injuries have been reported related to this issue, which was discovered through the warranty claim process ... Continue reading

2015 Toyota Prius 3 Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2015 Toyota Prius 3 Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2015 TOYOTA PRIUS Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau By far the most popular and best selling hybrid is also a pioneer in the gas-electric hybrid car genre. We’re talking about Toyota’s popular Prius, of course, the top selling car in California. Dating from the 1990s Prius set the standar ... Continue reading

2016 Volvo XC90 First Drive - It Rocks The Luxury SUV World +VIDEO

2016 Volvo XC90 First Drive - It Rocks The Luxury SUV World +VIDEO

First Drive New 2016 Volvo XC90 Rocks The Luxury SUV World ... Continue reading

2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Toyota Prius c by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3052) Back in 1995, Toyota’s hybrid car was a development project. And today, 20 years later, over 8 million Toyota hybrid vehicles have been sold around the world. Toyota offers the choice of hybrid power in a number of ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - W/O Sept 14-20, 2015 - Frankfurt Features, MB PU, VW in HW, UAW, EU OK, Toyota Recall

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - W/O Sept 14-20, 2015 - Frankfurt Features, MB PU, VW in HW, UAW, EU OK, Toyota Recall

* This is a big week in the automobile business as the important Frankfurt Motor Show, which marks the start of the new auto show season, began with previews for the press. The buzz is all about connectivity rather than horsepower and torque as has been in previous years. Porsche brought a beautiful concept called †... Continue reading

California Embraces Electric Vehicles

California Embraces Electric Vehicles

The state has cornered the market on plug-in cars, with 45% of U.S. sales. ​SACRAMENTO September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that California has become the leading state for electric cars, the Sacramento Bee reports. The Golden State generates 45% of U.S. sales of electric vehicles (nearly 150,000 sold since 20 ... Continue reading

LIVE Hyundai Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 5:15AM ET +VIDEO

LIVE Hyundai Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 5:15AM ET +VIDEO

Watch it right here on TheAutoChannel.com FRANKFURT - September 15, 2015: Launching in early 2016, the rugged New i20 Active will further expand the appeal of the i20 range. With a distinctive design and increased versatility, it’s perfect for adventure. Meanwhile the New i40 will be the first model in the Hyundai ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Reveals Unique Electric Drive Module (eDM) Technology

Jaguar Land Rover Reveals Unique Electric Drive Module (eDM) Technology

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some of the new and innovative low and zero emission powertrain technologies it is researching at this year’s CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event. Three Concept_e research demonstrators showcase this far-reaching future research, which includes a new unique high performance, modular electric ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Demonstrates 'Warm Air Blanket' Research

Jaguar Land Rover Demonstrates 'Warm Air Blanket' Research

Jaguar Land Rover has showcased some of the new and innovative low and zero emission technologies it is researching at this year’s CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event. ... Continue reading

GKN Driveline Successfully Developed New Electric Drive Technologies as Part of the Concept_e Project

GKN Driveline Successfully Developed New Electric Drive Technologies as Part of the Concept_e Project

GKN Driveline has successfully developed new electric drive technologies as part of its role in the Concept_e project, a £16 million Government-backed initiative to develop state-of-the-art hybrid and electric powertrain systems. The two-year collaborative research and development project has designed and developed ... Continue reading

Beyond Possible: The Sky's the Limit for the All-New 2016 Prius at Las Vegas World Premiere Event

Beyond Possible: The Sky's the Limit for the All-New 2016 Prius at Las Vegas World Premiere Event

The same vehicle that pioneered the hybrid category just disrupted the status quo again. The all-new, fourth-generation Prius starred in a spectacular evening production of music, food and special effects to celebrate an industry icon in a way that was anything but expected. More than 350 journalists, social influencer ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Prius Unveil, Video, Pictures and Facts

2016 Toyota Prius Unveil, Video, Pictures and Facts

LAS VEGAS, September 09, 2015; The same vehicle that pioneered the hybrid category just disrupted the status quo again. The all-new, fourth-generation Prius starred in a spectacular evening production of music, food and special effects to celebrate an industry icon in a way that was anything but expected. More than 350 ... Continue reading

LIVE WORLD PREMIERE, Sept 8, 2015 9PM PDT - 2016 Toyota Prius +VIDEO

LIVE WORLD PREMIERE, Sept 8, 2015 9PM PDT - 2016 Toyota Prius +VIDEO

Watch it LIVE from Las Vegas on TheAutoChannel.com LAS VEGAS - September 8, 2015: September 01, 2015 With a striking new look, enhanced driving dynamics and impressive fuel economy, the 2016 Prius will challenge what you know about hybrids. Watch it all right here at 9PM west coast time, 12 midnight east coast time. ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The VW Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS • SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Buyers Guide If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate car ... Continue reading

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