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Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading

2024 Nissan Murano pricing starts at $37,920

2024 Nissan Murano pricing starts at $37,920

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With elegant styling, a highly equipped interior and unexpected premium features, the 2024 Nissan Murano is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $37,920. ... Continue reading

First Look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

First Look: All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI QX80 extends beyond its design ... Continue reading

Merc, Alfa, Subby and Land Rover In This Months Letter From Europe

Merc, Alfa, Subby and Land Rover In This Months Letter From Europe

Letter From Europe Andrew Frankl2024 Land Rover Defender Apart from Ferraris and Lamborghinis few cars or SUV sell above the asking price. More likely it is the other way around. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

* Safety Improves. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite the more stringent require ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

Legendary Land Cruiser nameplate returns to the U.S. after a two-year hiatus Equipped exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque Rugged heritage-inspired design elements Full-time four-wheel drive with center- and rear-locking differentials Expected availability Spring 20 ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging

2024 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging

New Suna Edition blends unique styling, exclusive Zircon Sand Metallic paint, and turbocharged performance Improved NRCan estimated combined fuel economy for CX-5 2.5L models by 0.5 L/100km 2024 CX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $32,250 and will arrive at dealerships later this summer 2024 Mazda CX-5: Pricing ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70

Mazda Announces All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70

CX-70 Enters the Segment with Generous Cargo Space, Sporty Design and Mazda's Signature Driving Dynamics. CX-70 3.3 Turbo will have a starting MSRP1 of $40,445, CX-70 3.3 Turbo S will start from $52,450 and CX-70 PHEV will start at $54,400.Mazda has also announced that Qmerit is now their approved and recommended home ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look and Reveal Video

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look and Reveal Video

Standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces up to 278 horsepower, 317 lb.-ft. of torque. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up February 11-17, 2024

Larry's 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

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading

Harmony in Motion: Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Harmony in Motion: Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Chrysler Halcyon Concept exemplifies Chrysler’s fully electrified future vision that embraces sustainable design and full autonomy paired with personalized driving experiences Chrysler Halcyon Concept integrates complementary STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive technologies to achieve “Harmony in Motio ... Continue reading

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 -- Continue Reading Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal All-new Fiat 500e, Stellantis' first BEV offering in North America, awarded 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal 42-kWh lithium-ion battery delivers a combined estimated electric ... Continue reading

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