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KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY

KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY

Four Kia nameplates took segment-best honors this year: Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Stinger (Midsize Premium Car) and Carnival (Minivan). This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for five years running1 ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases ... Continue reading

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

2023 New Vehicle Quality Tanks - TAC Opines, Too Much Stuff Too Soon?

Dodge Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study; Alfa Romeo Ranks Highest among Premium Brands for First Time TROY, Mich.: 22 June 2023 — New vehicles are becoming more problematic, evidenced by the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) rising a record 30 PP100 during the past two years. Accordi ... Continue reading

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Bucking The Trend - Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo Rank 1-2-3 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Every Stellantis brand improved its IQS score vs. 2022, bucking industry trend; each brand also finished higher than it did last year ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition

2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Announces GR Supra, GR86, and GR Corolla Special Editions for Model Year 2024 GR Lineup GR Corolla Circuit Edition Available in an Attention-Grabbing Blue Flame Color Circuit Edition Adds Weight-Saving, Forged Aluminum 18-inch Wheels Forged Carbon Fiber Roof, Large Rear Spoiler, and Black Exterior A ... Continue reading

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

AIADA and Autos Drive America’s Annual Economic Impact Report Shows International Automakers Have Boosted U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Increased Investments in the U.S.

2023 Economic Impact Report, highlighting the ongoing commitment and contributions international automakers and nameplate dealers are making across the U.S. According to the report, international automakers and dealers have significantly expanded their footprint in the U.S. auto industry, with $107 billion invested in ... Continue reading

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Auto News Bulletins From Cox Auto

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team are currently busy with preparations for the upcoming Cox Automotive ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™

2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™

TORRANCE, Calif. June 20, 2023 Full-electric Prologue is the first Honda SUV to integrate Google built-in, which debuted on the 2023 Honda Accord Touring hybrid, and wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility The first volume EV from Honda, the all-new 2024 Prologue SUV, will offer customers the latest digital services techn ... Continue reading

Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

Toyota Research Institute Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

New Technique Gives Designers Added Capabilities by Incorporating Engineering Constraints Into Generative AI Models LOS ALTOS, Calif. (June 20, 2023) – Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to amplify vehicle designers. ... Continue reading

The Age of AI Has Arrived & Here's How it Promises to Revolutionize Automobiles

The Age of AI Has Arrived & Here's How it Promises to Revolutionize Automobiles

the global market for Automotive Artificial Intelligence estimated at US$3.2 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$14.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.9% over the analysis period 2022-2030. ... Continue reading

2024 Acura Integra Type S News

2024 Acura Integra Type S News

June 16, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Integra Type S is the fourth Acura Type S performance variant to launch in the last two years The model elevates the brand’s commitment to delivering performance to the gateway premium segment with class-leading power and dynamic capabilities paired with premium features and refinem ... Continue reading

2024 Nissan Sentra News

2024 Nissan Sentra News

View More Sentra News > New front fascia, updated headlights and new alloy wheels enhance Sentra styling Striking new design for sporty SR grade Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3601 Powertrain enhancements for improved fuel efficiency2 The 2024 Nissan Sentra is enhanced for the new model year with refreshed modern exte ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils New Technology That Will Change the Future of Cars

Toyota Unveils New Technology That Will Change the Future of Cars

Toyota City, Japan, June 13, 2023―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) recently held a technical briefing session, ... Continue reading

FIRST CUSTOMER RIMAC NEVERA LANDS IN THE USA

FIRST CUSTOMER RIMAC NEVERA LANDS IN THE USA

Rimac Automobili has announced the delivery of the first Nevera hypercar to the United States, personally handed over to its owner by Rimac's New York-based dealer, Manhattan Motorcars, alongside the Rimac team. With a number of other US-bound cars in production or awaiting their production slot at the time of this ina ... Continue reading

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