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Electric Vehicle and Battery Innovators Pave the Future of the Industry at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

Electric Vehicle and Battery Innovators Pave the Future of the Industry at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

NOVI, Mich.--Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to the drive train and power system in electric and hybrid vehicles, today announced Ford, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz are among the key companies set to discuss the future of the battery and E/HV indus ... Continue reading

Leading Car Care Brand Chemical Guys Debuts New Ultra Portable, Lightweight and Meticulously Designed ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer

Leading Car Care Brand Chemical Guys Debuts New Ultra Portable, Lightweight and Meticulously Designed ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer

The ProFlow PM2000 Generates up to 2030 PSI of High-Pressure Water to Easily Blast Away Dirt, Grime and Debris LOS ANGELES, August 15, 2022 -- Leading car care brand Chemical Guys announces the launch of the highly anticipated ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer. Officially available for purchase on Aug ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary August 15, 2022

NHTSA RECALLS: CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER - Official Weekly Summary August 15, 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

Hot Topics From CARla At CAR

Hot Topics From CARla At CAR

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

Tire Test: Grand Touring All Season Ride & Drive Report

Tire Test: Grand Touring All Season Ride & Drive Report

TireRack reported the result of their road tests of Grand Touring All-Season tires represent the pinnacle of on-road design for the daily driver. They strive to offer a high-level blend of comfort, handling, traction and tread life, which is no small feat. ... Continue reading

Steve Morris Makes This Drag And Drive Big-Block Sing On The Dyno

Steve Morris Makes This Drag And Drive Big-Block Sing On The Dyno

Engine builders have found ways to extract insane amounts of horsepower from all kinds of engine combinations thanks to advances in technology. There’s one engine package that’s always been able to make big power since it was first created: the famed big-block Chevy. ... Continue reading

Advent Launches Honey Badger 50 Portable Methanol Fuel-cell Battery Charger System

Advent Launches Honey Badger 50 Portable Methanol Fuel-cell Battery Charger System

Advent an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, today announced the launch of Honey Badger 50™ (“HB50”), a compact portable fuel cell system and quiet power supply for use in off-grid field applications, such as military and rescue operations. The launch of Advent’s portable p ... Continue reading

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB CHEVY FIRST TO CLINCH SPOT IN NHRA COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB CHEVY FIRST TO CLINCH SPOT IN NHRA COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Robert Hight and the Automobile Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS’s dominance through the first half of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule ... Continue reading

3M and Nordson introduce a new automated bonding system that provides a faster, simpler, more sustainable solution for manufacturing

3M and Nordson introduce a new automated bonding system that provides a faster, simpler, more sustainable solution for manufacturing

3M revolutionizes existing bonding solutions with first-of-its-kind 3M™ On Demand Bonding System featuring 3M™ VHB™ Extrudable Tape ... Continue reading

Tires Plus Earns J.D. Power Award for 2022 Aftermarket Tire Replacement

Tires Plus Earns J.D. Power Award for 2022 Aftermarket Tire Replacement

Tires Plus has been recognized as #1 in customer satisfaction for Aftermarket Tire Replacement in the J.D. Power 2022 Aftermarket Service Index Study. J.D. Power is one of the most well-known and trusted sources for measuring consumer preference in the automotive service industry Tires Plus, which provides customers wi ... Continue reading

HOT CAR Topics From CAR(la)

HOT CAR Topics From CAR(la)

Carla BailoPresident and CEOCenter for Automotive ResearchThe chip shortage was a big news item this week as we saw the Senate's approval of $76B in semiconductor subsidies and automaker announcements of Q2 earnings, with some automakers more impacted by the chip shortage and supply chain woes than others. We also revi ... Continue reading

Yamato Transport and CJPT will begin studying the practical application of detachable and portable cartridge batteries

Yamato Transport and CJPT will begin studying the practical application of detachable and portable cartridge batteries

TOKYO, Jul 27, 2022 -; Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have announced today that they will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries as part of energy management efforts for ... Continue reading

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Connected Car Study: 81% of Consumers Enroll in Free Trial When Offered

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Connected Car Study: 81% of Consumers Enroll in Free Trial When Offered

Growing Consumer Interest in Connected Services Highlights ... Continue reading

Senior-Level Execs from Ford, Argonne National Laboratory, Solid Power, and More to Speak at The Battery Show North America

Senior-Level Execs from Ford, Argonne National Laboratory, Solid Power, and More to Speak at The Battery Show North America

NOVI, Mich.--The Battery Show, North America's largest and most comprehensive advanced battery technology event, today announced an extensive speaker lineup confirmed to explore the industry’s most disruptive technologies, battery supply chain strategies, workforce innovation, and much more at the September event. Th ... Continue reading

5 Ways to Improve Your Car’s Aerodynamics

5 Ways to Improve Your Car’s Aerodynamics

In the pursuit to increase your car’s handling and fuel economy, there are several elements you can upgrade for aerodynamic improvements. ... Continue reading

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