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Mazda August 2024 US Sales

Mazda August 2024 US Sales

Second Best-Ever Month in U.S. Sales History IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total August sales of 41,259 vehicles, an increase of 36.7 percent compared to August 2023. ... Continue reading

American Honda August 2024 Auto Sales Up 25%

American Honda August 2024 Auto Sales Up 25%

September 4, 2024 American Honda sales total 139,950 units in August, up 25% compared to last year, led by strong passenger car sales, best-ever August light truck sales and an all-time record sales month for electrified models. American Honda auto sales up 11% in 2024 - outpacing the industry and increasing market sha ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show and Plug In America Announce 2024 Drive Electric Award Honorees

Los Angeles Auto Show and Plug In America Announce 2024 Drive Electric Award Honorees

The premier global automotive show and electric vehicle advocacy group are joining forces to celebrate the dedication and leadership of 11 individuals and organizations to the electric vehicle movement at AutoMobility LA 2024. Recipients include U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, Elected Official ... Continue reading

Honda Launches Annual Funding Cycle to Support Organizations Making a Difference in Local Communities

Honda Launches Annual Funding Cycle to Support Organizations Making a Difference in Local Communities

Funding is awarded to organizations driving sustainable change aligned with Honda CSR pillars: Education, Environment, Mobility, Traffic Safety and Community Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2024 Funding awards will be announced in spring 2025 TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 -- Based on its longstandin ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST DEALER SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST DEALER SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY

Kia America closed August with record-breaking retail sales, higher than any other month in company history. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Debuts U.S.-Built 2025 IONIQ 5 Range, Including New Adventure-Ready XRT

Hyundai Debuts U.S.-Built 2025 IONIQ 5 Range, Including New Adventure-Ready XRT

Hyundai today announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. ... Continue reading

Faraday Future Announces “Your Vision, Our Drive: Co-Creating the Future of Affordable AI EVs” Co-Creation Campaign

Faraday Future Announces “Your Vision, Our Drive: Co-Creating the Future of Affordable AI EVs” Co-Creation Campaign

"Your Vision, Our Drive: Co-Creating the Future of Affordable AI EVs" will begin on September 4. This campaign will be a key component of FF’s Second Brand Strategy and Global Automotive Industry Bridge Launch Event. ... Continue reading

TEAMSTERS-BACKED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HUMAN OPERATOR BILL HEADS TO NEWSOM

TEAMSTERS-BACKED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HUMAN OPERATOR BILL HEADS TO NEWSOM

Two autonomous vehicle (AV) safety bills strongly supported by the Teamsters Union were overwhelmingly passed by the California Assembly on August 29 as bipartisan legislators took a critical step to protect union trucking jobs and keep streets safe statewide. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Releases Industry-First AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability

ChargePoint Releases Industry-First AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability

ChargePoint announced an AI-powered driver support tool to rapidly accelerate the diagnosis and repair of charging stations in the field. ... Continue reading

2025 Acura RDX Upgrade's Styling, Cabin and Technology

2025 Acura RDX Upgrade's Styling, Cabin and Technology

August 27, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. RDX receives new more distinctive look with ... Continue reading

Almost 40% of European High-End Buyers Are Looking to Purchase Their First Electric Vehicle in the Next 12 Months-If the Product Experience Is Right

Almost 40% of European High-End Buyers Are Looking to Purchase Their First Electric Vehicle in the Next 12 Months-If the Product Experience Is Right

After a slowdown in the European battery electric vehicle market, a new wave of high-end buyers shows potential to drive a recovery. ... Continue reading

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

Recology, a 100-percent employee-owned company and industry leader in sustainable waste management, begins testing North America's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon – in San Francisco this week, accelerating a U.S.-led, zero- ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Elevates Sean Gilpin to Chief Marketing Officer

Hyundai Motor America Elevates Sean Gilpin to Chief Marketing Officer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America has promoted Sean Gilpin to chief marketing officer, effective today. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

New entry-level SE trim bows with $26,650 starting MSRP SEL Convenience package is now a stand-alone trim ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks 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

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