Nov 22, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- Finalists for 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Tuesday at Automobility L.A., the conference that precedes the Los Angeles auto show. ... Continue reading
October 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard - AIADA
Nov 2, 2016
Washington DC November 2, 2016; The AIADA reported that sales in October slowed from the pace they enjoyed earlier in the year. However, the month's relatively minor decline in sales suggests that the market may have plateaued at a healthy pace. ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2016
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - August 8-13, 2016; Jeep Hacking, MPG Down, Ford Cell 6 Mil., Recalls Of Course ... Continue reading
2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva
Mar 9, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2016
compare and see specs, reviews and prices of $100,000 plus Sedans, $100,000 plus Convertibles, $100,000 plus Coupes,$100,000 plus SUV's, $80,000 Pickups ... Continue reading
Henny's Take - 2016 Auto Show Detroit In Positive Mood, But Will It Be Enough?
Jan 27, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel January 22, 2016. Last week, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit started in a positive mood. No surprise, as sales went well last year. But are several interesting world premieres enough to conquer with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ... Continue reading
2016 Detroit Auto Show - TACH WRAP - North American International Auto Show 2016
Jan 19, 2016
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau STEVE: The 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit got underway on a bitter cold but clear winter morning in the Motor City. We are sitting in the Michelin Media Center beginning these notes looking south across the Detroit River with the s ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2015
* Cadillac unveiled its all-new 2017 XT5 crossover on the eve of the Dubai auto show. Production of the XT5, which replaces the SRX, will begin in spring 2016 in the U.S. and China. Cadillac plans to show the XT5 again next week at the Los Angeles auto show. We ask: Does the Dubai auto show now need to be added to the ... Continue reading
2017-1993 Car Reviews & 2017-1993 Truck Reviews Featuring The Auto Channel's "EasyFind" Format
Aug 21, 2015
2015-1993 Car Reviews 2015-1993 Truck Reviews ... Continue reading
Shopping For A Used Alt Fuel Vehicle?
Aug 6, 2015
Diesel Vehicles Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Natural Gas Vehicles Propane Vehicles Pre-owned alternative fuel and advanced vehicles (AFVs) provide a viable alternative to purchasing a new AFV or performing an aftermarket conversion on a conventional vehicle. Co ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2015
* We were hosted by Hyundai at the media introduction program for the all-new 2016 Tucson compact SUV. The #newTucson is extensively updated and much improved over the outgoing model and will be in dealers later this month. Refinements and new class-leading features and equipment make it a very viable entry in the popu ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Electric vehicles (EVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. This credit replaces an earlier credit for EVs purchased in 2009. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qua ... Continue reading
Bankruptcy Court Confirms Fisker Automotive Plan
Jul 28, 2014
FA Liquidating Corp. (F/K/A Fisker Automotive. Inc.) and FAH Liquidating Corp. (F/K/A Fisker Automotive Holdings, Inc.) (collectively, the "Company") today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed its chapter 11 plan. The Company received court approval of its sale to ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids February 15-22, 2014
Feb 23, 2014
* We've been watching the ongoing saga of Fisker's demise as an hybrid electric car maker and the story advanced this week. Chinese auto supplier Wanxiang picked up the Fisker assets at auction this week and began plans to begin producing a car again. The bid was $149.2 million. After Fisker Karma production ended in 2 ... Continue reading
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