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Winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Awards Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show

Winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Awards Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Drivers planning to buy a new vehicle in the new year need look no further than the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards, which were revealed today during a press conference that kicked off the media day of the Detroi ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA DONATES $250,000 TO AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RELIEF

KIA AMERICA DONATES $250,000 TO AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RELIEF

• Impact is felt at Kia America's Headquarters in Southern California and across the region • All donations to American Red Cross will help people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025 -- Kia America announced a donation of $250,000 will be made to American Red Cross to support reli ... Continue reading

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” - Review by Larry Nutson

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale “La Metamorfosi” By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0002) Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale model made its world premier “digitally” back in February 2022. I had my first in-person look at the Tonale in a live presentation made to members of the Midwest Automotive Media As ... Continue reading

Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Manufacturer Websites Need Updating to Increase Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Just 50% of mass market new-vehicle shoppers and 52% of premium new-vehicle shoppers indicate that the manufacturer's website was more organized and modern than other sites they visited, according to the redesigned J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation StudySM — Winter, released today. This highlights ... Continue reading

20 Years of Stow 'n Go! Chrysler Marks 20 Years of Exclusive Minivan Stow 'n Go Seating, Kicks Off Stow 'n Go Challenge at 2025 Detroit Auto Show

20 Years of Stow 'n Go! Chrysler Marks 20 Years of Exclusive Minivan Stow 'n Go Seating, Kicks Off Stow 'n Go Challenge at 2025 Detroit Auto Show

Class-exclusive Stow 'n Go Seating Still "Flooring" the Industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9, 2025 -- Continue Reading Chrysler celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand’s ground-breaking Stow ‘n Go seating. ... Continue reading

Haig Partners Shares 2025 Auto Retail Outlook

Haig Partners Shares 2025 Auto Retail Outlook

January 07, 2025 02:54 PM Eastern Standard Time FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto, heavy truck, RV, and motorsports dealers in the US, proudly marks its 10th anniversary with a record-breaking year. Haig Partners shares its perspective on 2024 as well as its outlook on t ... Continue reading

2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman

2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i - Review by David Colman

The performance sleeper of the year Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL When a vehicle's mundane appearance masks its true performance potential, enthusiasts call it a "sleeper." That term perfectly describes BMW's somnolent looking X2. This fastback version of BMW's compact X1 SUV w ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive's Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Among New and EV Buyers

Cox Automotive's Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Among New and EV Buyers

New-vehicle buyers reported a record 75% satisfaction rate with the overall shopping experience, with dealership satisfaction reaching a historic high of 81%. The EV market continues to lead in customer satisfaction, with 82% of new EV buyers stating that they are "highly satisfied" with the overall shopping experience ... Continue reading

Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes Make Global Debut at CES; Honda Announces New ASIMO Operating System

Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV Prototypes Make Global Debut at CES; Honda Announces New ASIMO Operating System

Honda today presented the world premiere of the first two models in the company's new 0 Series line of battery electric vehicles at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon prototypes. ... Continue reading

Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

The 2024 Kerrigan Dealer Survey revealed that more than half (51%) anticipate that 2024 valuations will remain at elevated levels into 2025, while 17% foresee an increase in valuations. ... Continue reading

6 Compelling Reasons Why People Love Ebikes

6 Compelling Reasons Why People Love Ebikes

Ebikes, a modern twist on traditional cycling, have swiftly risen in popularity, offering a harmonious mix of convenience, sustainability, and enjoyment. ... Continue reading

Carvana (CVNA) Shares Tumble as Forensic Research Firm Hindenburg Takes Aim, Concludes Company's Turnaround is a "Mirage" - Hagens Berman

Carvana (CVNA) Shares Tumble as Forensic Research Firm Hindenburg Takes Aim, Concludes Company's Turnaround is a "Mirage" - Hagens Berman

CVNA Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact the Firm SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2025 -- Carvana Co. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Shares Tips to Get Vehicles 'Winter Road Ready' Ahead of Polar Vortex

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Shares Tips to Get Vehicles 'Winter Road Ready' Ahead of Polar Vortex

As Americans brace for cold temperatures and winter storms, it's important to prepare vehicles for extreme conditions LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Valvoline Inc. , the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles as a polar vortex descends on much of ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports 2024 U.S. Sales Results

Toyota Motor North America Reports 2024 U.S. Sales Results

Year-end electrified Toyota and Lexus sales surpasses one million units and surges 53 percent; electrified units make up more than 43 percent of total sales volume 30 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showrooms throughout 2025 Lexus records its best-ever full-year sales re ... Continue reading

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