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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

Hydrogen under the hood: Benefits for passenger vehicles

Hydrogen under the hood: Benefits for passenger vehicles

Special from GlobalData Story by Frankie Youd Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are here and we are becoming increasingly aware of their design, charging needs and environmental benefits. However, hydrogen is believed to be by many the next up and coming sustainable fuel alternative – especially for the very long-term ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 22-28, 2024

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 22-28, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, December 29, 2024; 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 ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The majority of passenger vehicles and light trucks on the road today are powered by gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE). The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Revisited

The Irrelevance Of BTU Rating - Revisited

Ever since I seriously contemplated the issue, and started writing about the irrelevance in the difference of energy content between gasoline and ethanol for internal combustion engines, I've had some very spirited exchanges with individuals who are quick to defend petroleum-based engine fuels (gasoline and diesel fuel ... Continue reading

APAC automotive diesel engines market to register negative 2% CAGR over 2024-29, forecasts GlobalData

APAC automotive diesel engines market to register negative 2% CAGR over 2024-29, forecasts GlobalData

The automotive engines market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is significantly influenced by increasingly stringent government regulations regarding exhaust emissions. Concurrently, in response to the growing trend of electrification, APAC governments are implementing policies and incentives designed to promote zero- ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup December 15-21, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Ballard announces multiple orders totaling over 6 MW of fuel cell engines for European bus market

Ballard announces multiple orders totaling over 6 MW of fuel cell engines for European bus market

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 20, 2024 - Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) today announced orders from two bus manufacturers to supply over 90 fuel cell engines, representing approximately 6.4 megawatts (MW) of total rated power, for the European and UK city bus market. ... Continue reading

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

Toyota’s Investment in WeaveGrid Signals Broadened Commitment to Battery and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Customer Experience

PLANO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today shared further details regarding its commitment to develop a seamless home charging experience as the company prepares to ramp up for its next-generation electrified vehicles. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Secures Top Spot for Safety at 2024 IIHS Awards with the Most TSP and TSP+ Titles of any Auto Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Group Secures Top Spot for Safety at 2024 IIHS Awards with the Most TSP and TSP+ Titles of any Auto Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor Group is proud to announce that a total of 22 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have been honored with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named CarBuzz Best EV for 2025

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named CarBuzz Best EV for 2025

CarBuzz declares: "The IONIQ 5 N is grin-worthy in the way only the best performance cars can be. In the all-electric game, N comes way before M." IONIQ 5 N features 601 horsepower, plus a driver-selectable N Grin Boost1 function delivering an additional 40 horsepower N e-Shift's simulated manual gearchange function ci ... Continue reading

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TACH Reports J.D. Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast December 2024

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power: The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for December 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,520,000, a 7.3% increase from December 2023 on a selling day adjusted basis, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. December 2024 has ... Continue reading

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Nineteen vehicles from 11 brands earn Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the final group of ratings for the year. The 10 winners of the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Infiniti QX60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-70 PHEV, Mercedes-Benz C ... Continue reading

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.com released its 2025 Automotive Trends Report , finding that car prices will remain stubbornly high in the new year and potential tariffs could add pressure. Cars.com analyst David Greene reports that while inflation is cooling, sticker shock and affordability in the auto market remain key challenges for 2025. ... Continue reading

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