Jan 16, 2025
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
Claudia Márquez Named Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor America
Jan 14, 2025
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
Jan 13, 2025
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
Jan 12, 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
Hyundai and Genesis Issue Southern California Wildfire Relief Program
Jan 10, 2025
Hyundai and Genesis Donate $200,000 for Southern California Relief Efforts FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 -- In response to the devastating wildfires affecting Southern California, Hyundai and Genesis Motor America have launched a comprehensive wildfire relief program to provide immediate humanitarian aid and f ... Continue reading
2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman
Jan 8, 2025
The performance sleeper of the year Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL When a vehicle's mundane appearance masks its true performance potential, enthusiasts call it a "sleeper." That term perfectly describes BMW's somnolent looking X2. This fastback version of BMW's compact X1 SUV w ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2025
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
Jan 7, 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
KIA AMERICA POSTS ALL-TIME BEST ANNUAL SALES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Jan 3, 2025
All-time annual sales record for six Kia models pushes total U.S. volume to 796,488 vehicles Company records seven consecutive years of growth in retail sales Electric vehicle sales up 74-percent year-over-year; SUV and utility lineup sales up 8-percent year-over-year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Kia America achieve ... Continue reading
Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe
Jan 3, 2025
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
Larry Chen Presents Life at Shutter Speed: 20 Years of Automotive Photography in his First-Ever Book
Jan 2, 2025
The new 400-page book showcases career highlights and never-before-seen images from the world's most celebrated automotive photographer. LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. ... Continue reading
Rising US Auto Insurance Rates Are Disproportionately Hurting Classic Car Owners
Jan 2, 2025
The Meteoric Rise in U.S. Auto Insurance Rates is Being Subsidized by Collector Car Owners According to Classic & Collector Insurer OpenRoad Standard auto insurers continue their efforts to recover from the unprecedented losses they experienced during COVID-19 due to spikes in catastrophic insurance claims and increase ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2025
The Alliance's Intricate Float Honored Historic Arrival of Giant Pandas SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2, 2025 -- Today, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance won top honors at the 136th annual Rose Parade® Presented by Honda with a float commemorating the historic arrival of giant pandas. ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Offer Free NACS DC EV Adapters to Enhance Charging Convenience for EV Owners
Dec 26, 2024
Current Hyundai EV customers eligible to receive free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter starting in Q1 2025 Adapters will also be available for purchase through Hyundai authorized dealers Hyundai EV drivers will be able to charge at 20,000+ Tesla Supercharger stations via the NACS adapter NACS port and ad ... Continue reading
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