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Automotive Industry Hot Topics June 7, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflatorsU.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ alert for nearly 84,000 older models with recalled airbagsTesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles for seat bel ... Continue reading

Discover a New Way to Go Camping with ETaker

Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2024 -- "Overlanders, car campers, van lifers and RV lovers all dreamed about converting to fully electric systems and stopping the use of propane. However, the cost and complexity of setting up conventional electric systems remain out of reach for most enthusiasts, ETAKER changed the game with simp ... Continue reading

2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige – Review by Auto Journalist David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 6, 2024

Stunning Design and Acceleration Meets Range Anxiety ... Continue reading

Explore Autonomous Driving with MLF: More Efficient and Easier to Scale-Up

Jun 3, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., June 3, 2024 -- In recent years, autonomous driving has made remarkable advancements. However, many autonomous driving systems suffer from insufficient generalization, struggling to expand operational ranges and handle unseen scenarios. ... Continue reading

Kia Sales May 2024 - , EV6 and Niro hit all-time sales records

Jun 2, 2024

Telluride, Carnival, EV6 and Niro hit all-time sales records in May IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2024 -- On the strength of best-ever sales performances by the EV9 and Sportage nameplates, Kia America delivered more EVs and SUVs in the U.S. in May than any previous month in company history. Kia achieved sales growth in May ... Continue reading

FrogData Unveils Major AI Factory Upgrade to Revolutionize Automotive Retail Operations

Jun 2, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2024 -- FrogData (www.frogdata.com), the trailblazer in data-driven decision-making solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced a significant upgrade to its pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Factory. This enhancement introduces new solutions focused on Used Car Pricing, Service Ma ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up May 26-June 1, 2024

Jun 2, 2024

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

2024 AUDI Q8 e-tron Quattro – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 2, 2024

Charging issues mar an otherwise beautiful vehicle ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces First Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers Through 'Empact' Vision

May 29, 2024

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota), guided by its "Empact" vision to address equitable EV charging and mobility for all, today announced the first communities that will receive DC fast chargers (DCFC): Baldwin Park, Calif., and Sacramento, Calif. High-power 350kW chargers at each location are to be installed, ow ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2024 Acura TLX Type S - by David Colman +VIDEO

May 28, 2024

We found that the Type S variant of the TLX and found it to be a bargain at $58,795 ... Continue reading

Hyliion's Multi-fuel demonstration truck at ACT Expo

May 27, 2024

ANAHEIM, California—Hyliion Holdings Corp. unveiled its Hypertruck Karno demonstration vehicle here at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. The featured semi-truck employs an electric range extender powertrain that can be refueled with both hydrogen and natural gas. ... Continue reading

First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service

May 22, 2024

WITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with the signed Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) by Captain Taylor Q. Lam, the US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander and Captain of the Port, for its flagship hydrogen ferry, the Sea Change. The ceremony took place last Fr ... Continue reading

Just So You Know! Government Incentives Are Underwriting the Electric Trucks Industry

May 21, 2024

Government regulations are accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles into fleets across the nation. The U.S. federal government's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is providing up to $40,000 per vehicle in tax incentives to buyers or lessors of commercial electric vehicles; either 30% of the original purchase price of ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

May 16, 2024

Today, Kia announced pricing details for the 2025 Sorento PHEV, which receives a range of enhancements that lend the electrified SUV a more confident and modern appearance along with a newly added EX trim. Paired with a technology-rich interior, the updates aim to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.Trim Le ... Continue reading

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

May 16, 2024

TROY, Mich.--Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dr ... Continue reading