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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel: Pioneers of the Internet - WE'RE 30!

The Auto Channel: Pioneers of the Internet - WE'RE 30!

By aggressively seeking out the latest computer technologies, and inventing our own solutions when no others existed, The Auto Channel blazed paths and set the tone for the entire world. ... Continue reading

TCL CSOT Unveils Advanced Smart Cockpit Display Solutions at CES 2025

TCL CSOT Unveils Advanced Smart Cockpit Display Solutions at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2025 -- TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, is set to showcase its cutting-edge automotive display solutions at CES 2025, featuring breakthrough innovations in smart cockpit technology. ... Continue reading

Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Just 50% of mass market new-vehicle shoppers and 52% of premium new-vehicle shoppers indicate that the manufacturer's website was more organized and modern than other sites they visited, according to the redesigned J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM — Winter, released today. This highlights ... Continue reading

Volvo Group: Confidently ahead at CES

Volvo Group: Confidently ahead at CES

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 8, 2025 -- Volvo Group President and CEO, Martin Lundstedt, is taking the main stage at CES in Las Vegas today at 09:00 am PST to map out the group's holistic approach to the decarbonization of the transport, mobility, and infrastructure industries. ... Continue reading

Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes Make Global Debut at CES; Honda Announces New ASIMO Operating System

Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes Make Global Debut at CES; Honda Announces New ASIMO Operating System

Honda today presented the world premiere of the first two models in the company's new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils Cloud-Connected FLEXConnect System Powered by QNX & AWS Cloud at CES 2025

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils Cloud-Connected FLEXConnect System Powered by QNX & AWS Cloud at CES 2025

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) introduced FLEXConnect, latest in-cabin cockpit system, at CES 2025. FLEXConnect, which leverages QNX® software and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable cloud capabilities, utilizes real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. ... Continue reading

Eaton Vehicle-To-Home Charging Capabilities Enable Customers to Keep the Power on at Home and Will Be Featured at CES 2025

Eaton Vehicle-To-Home Charging Capabilities Enable Customers to Keep the Power on at Home and Will Be Featured at CES 2025

Eaton demonstrates broad capabilities at CES 2025 to keep the power on at home while helping minimize infrastructure upgrades to utility and home energy systems. (Photo: Business Wire) Eaton demonstrates broad capabilities at CES 2025 to keep the power on at home while helping minimize infrastructure upgrades to utilit ... Continue reading

Smart Eye Showcases Next-Generation Automotive Innovations at CES 2025

Smart Eye Showcases Next-Generation Automotive Innovations at CES 2025

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Smart Eye, the global leader in Human Insight AI, is returning to CES 2025 with a comprehensive lineup of AI solutions to advance in-cabin safety, personalization, and vehicle intelligence. From January 7-10, visitors to Booth #3840 in the West Hall will have the opportunity to see the Nissan Ariya, ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive forecasts a positive economic outlook for 2025, with new-vehicle sales expected to reach 16.3 million units, a 3% increase from 2024. Electrified vehicle sales will grow further in the year ahead, accounting for one out of every four vehicles sold in 2025. ... Continue reading

"Toyota Woven City," a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

"Toyota Woven City," a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

Official launch scheduled for fall 2025 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 -- At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), its test course for mobility. ... Continue reading

WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2025

WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2025

World's Most Powerful Tech Event Returns to Las Vegas January 7-10 ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2025 -- CES® 2025, the world's most powerful tech event, returns to Las Vegas, January 7-10, bringing together global companies, from top brands to innovative startups, industry executives, media, and government leaders. Continu ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column 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 Channel's ... Continue reading

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, it was quite scary for a few minutes... The car-a Lexus UX300 h F sport did something no other car or truck has ever done in my 50 year career as an automotive journalist. Incredible as it may sound it took me to higher ground quick ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - December 30, 2024

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - December 30, 2024

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

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