Ford Recalls 672,876 Explorers
May 10, 2021
Affected Explorer series vehicles include base and XLT trim levels, as well as Police Interceptor and Explorer Sport models with roof rail covers that are painted Silver, Black or Absolute Black. ... Continue reading
2021 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
May 7, 2021
Jessi Combs, Rick Love, Bob Moore, and Carl Schiefer join elite group of pioneers and legends These four dedicated individuals who contributed to and have had an impactful influence on the automotive specialty equipment industry are being honored as new SEMA Hall of Fame members. ... Continue reading
EV Owners Real Geeks, J.D. Power Finds
May 5, 2021
Electric vehicle (EV) owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app than owners of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) According to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. OEM EV App Benchmark Study,℠ released today, 41% of EV owners say they are using their brand’s smartphone app ... Continue reading
2021 AAA Car Guide Offers Inside Track for the Latest in Vehicle Tech
May 4, 2021
According to AAA, driver interest in advanced safety technology is high. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Addresses Pediatric Heatstroke Prevention
May 4, 2021
Hyundai continues to proactively address the safety issue of pediatric heatstroke as the result of children being left unattended in vehicles in high temperatures during warmer months. The company now features thirteen products with Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) systems as standard or optional (Palisade, Santa Fe, Santa Fe ... Continue reading
The 2021 Automotive Heritage Awards Coming Soon
May 3, 2021
The “AHF Bulletin” is meant to keep our community informed about what’s happening throughout our spheres of interest. Please join us in promoting and celebrating automotive history, culture, and aesthetics by becoming a member, and send us the news you’d like to share. ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Continues to Enhance the EV Driver Experience with Android Auto Integration
Apr 29, 2021
Android Auto compatibility brings essential charging functionality directly into the vehicle, helping drivers easily find nearby stations and more. ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2021
Ford is giving customers all-new capabilities to help them get work done. New technologies will now be available for the 2021 Ford F-150 including class-exclusive Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch as well as continuously controlled damping, each engineered to help customers who tow and haul load their trucks up for the wo ... Continue reading
Ford Plans To Develop And Produce Own EV Batteries In House
Apr 27, 2021
“We’re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product platform and operations officer. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending April 24, 2021
Apr 25, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Taking Your Old Leaf On A Summer Road Trip - Don't Do It
Apr 24, 2021
The #Rapidgate issue, where the passively-cooled battery heats up and charging rates slow down more than previous generations, was a particularly bad one. ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2021
It is interesting to note that last year, which was probably the most challenging year due to the out-break of the pandemic, all segments of the industry, be it supplies to OEMs, or exports or the imports, suffered badly, however, the aftermarket remained robust. The ongoing virtual fair ACMA Automechanika showcases ov ... Continue reading
Rust-Oleum Launches Online Auto Community
Apr 23, 2021
Rusto Garage” is a website designed exclusively for auto enthusiasts. ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire Supplies Original Equipment for 2021 Porsche 718 Models
Apr 22, 2021
Global leading tire company Hankook Tire will equip the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman with its ultra-high performance (UHP) tires beginning this spring. The tires are tailor-made Ventus S1 evo 3 tires in sizes 235/40 ZR19 (92Y) N-0 for the front axle and 265/40 ZR19 (98Y) N-0 for the rear axle. ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2021
Custom Bridgestone tires were developed for Lightyear One with ENLITEN technology which promotes low rolling resistance and requires less raw materials in production contributing to performance and environmental impact. Partnership between Lightyear and Bridgestone is a direct result of a shared focus on sustainability ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
