Aug 25, 2022
TROY, Mich.: 25 Aug. 2022 — Offering advanced technology content on vehicles often results in a steep increase in problems experienced, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
2022 Lexus UX 250h in Scottsdale - Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
Aug 24, 2022
The auctions, the desert, and a nice little UTE ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2022
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2022
Porsche, Audi and Kia said their electric vehicles will no longer qualify for $7,500 tax credits in the United States when President Biden signs (which he now has) the Inflation Reduction Act and its new electric vehicle subsidy (rebate/discount) system into law. The brands urged would-be buyers to place firm orders fo ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2022
The growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales during the past year has been remarkable but has added stress to an already beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure. In this growth spurt, owners in high EV volume markets like California, Texas and Washington, for instance, are finding the charging infrastructure in ... Continue reading
New EV Tax Credits Explained Clearly By Larry Nutson
Aug 15, 2022
The Schumer-Manchin Bill with revamped EV tax credit passed the Senate and was sent to the House of Representatives who passed the billing party lines. Now it's off to the President for signing. ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Mazda CX-50; Toyota Tundra (Yeehah); Lexus NX; Volvo C40 EV !
Aug 14, 2022
Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel San Francisco California August 14, 2022; Since returning from Europe and my adventures with Ferrari’s new 296 things have slowed down just a little bit. Not a great deal as in quick succession I’ve had four different products from four diff ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus GX 460; Black Line Special Edition Preview
Aug 12, 2022
GX Black Line Special Edition Returns for 2023 With Key Changes, Adds New Panoramic View Monitor and More 2023 Color Palette: Eminent White Pearl Replaces Starfire Pearl, Claret Mica Discontinued Luxury Grade Gains Standard Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio PLANO, Texas (Aug. 9, 2022) – The Lexus GX 460 is a ... Continue reading
2022 Lexus LC 500h Coupe – Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Aug 10, 2022
Very fast, Very Quiet, Very Beautiful ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan
Aug 4, 2022
Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading
Toyota First Half 2022 Production and Sales
Jul 31, 2022
Toyota Announces Sales, Production, and Export Results for the First Half of 2022 Toyota City, Japan, Jul 28, 2022 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for June 2022 as well as the cumulative total from January to June, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Newsletter July 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
July 26, 2022 Postal Service increases EV commitment to 40% of new delivery trucks Detroit News In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How. ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The gap between economy/range is only 7 points (on a 1,000-point scale). The drop in satisfaction with economy/range also has contributed to a one-point decline in overall new-vehicle satisfaction, the first decline since ... Continue reading
"Unification Church" Statement on the Assassination of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Jul 10, 2022
NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 -- The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (commonly known as the "Unification Church") would like to express our shock and grief over the assassination of the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in the wake of this tragedy. ... Continue reading
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