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Biden Entices Offshore Car and Parts Makers With "A Deal They Can't Refuse"

Biden Entices Offshore Car and Parts Makers With "A Deal They Can't Refuse"

The Washington Post reports, the German carmaker joins a string of manufacturers of cars, computer chips, batteries, and solar panels that have announced concrete plans or tentative prospects for boosting U.S. production, all drawn at least in part by subsidies and tax breaks rolled out in White House-backed legislatio ... Continue reading

Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles

Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles

The Vero Beach Museum of Art is the principal cultural arts facility of its kind on Florida's Treasure Coast. On a recent visit to Central Florida I took in the special exhibition now in place that presents a select group of rare automobiles and motorcycles. ... Continue reading

Jules At The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander World Premiere

Jules At The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander World Premiere

Tucked away in the West Loop of Chicago lies the Morgan MFG venue. Perfectly situated in a renovated historic building, it was our host for the reveal of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. ... Continue reading

2023 Acura & Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings

2023 Acura & Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings

Three Acura models and five Honda models have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating or better for 2023, with six achieving the pinnacle TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, including all-new for 2023 models: Acura Integra, Honda HR-V and CR-V. Contributing to the top ratin ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Head SangYup Lee Named 2023 World Car Person of the Year

Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Head SangYup Lee Named 2023 World Car Person of the Year

The jury noted that Lee’s strong design philosophy, vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping Hyundai’s new design language, as shown by the brand’s recent successes. ... Continue reading

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class: dimensional concept and interior design

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class: dimensional concept and interior design

The new E-Class: abridged version of the press kit New electronic architecture allows a comprehensive user experience Fast data transfer speeds with 5G technology Numerous new, intelligent functions in interior systems Customers can look forward to an immersive entertainment experience in the new E‑Class with music, ... Continue reading

Great Google Gonna Help You Where To Go And How To Get There

Great Google Gonna Help You Where To Go And How To Get There

in-car geospatial data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. The partnership enables Mercedes-Benz to create a driving experience that pairs the trusted, reliable information from Google Maps with its own unique luxury brand and feel. ... Continue reading

AM General to Internationally Debut HUMVEE Saber Concept at IDEX 2023

AM General to Internationally Debut HUMVEE Saber Concept at IDEX 2023

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 17, 2023 -- Leading global military mobility solutions provider, AM General, will showcase innovative products and technology that sets the standard to support the warfighter, today and well into the future, at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) February 20-24, 2023, Booth #B08, Hall 2, ... Continue reading

2023 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up By Thom Cannell

2023 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up By Thom Cannell

2023 Chicago Auto Show Cannell first staged in 1901, again filled McCormick Place and featuring 2024 introduction vehicles from Chevrolet, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru and Volkswagen and others. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Classic starts the 2023 season at the Retro Classics

Mercedes-Benz Classic starts the 2023 season at the Retro Classics

Trade fair for driving culture, from 23 to 26 February 2023 in Stuttgart The brand clubs play an integral part in preserving the heritage of Mercedes-Benz Outlook on the multifaceted classics season 2023 In terms of automotive classics, 2023 once again sees the three-pointed star leading the way:Mercedes-Benz Classic w ... Continue reading

2023 Most Loved Vehicles in America

2023 Most Loved Vehicles in America

San Diego, California: The Rivian R1T ranks above all electric and gas-powered pickups as the most Loved truck in America. The answer to why is detailed in Strategic Vision’s annual Most Loved Vehicles™ (MLV), which examines 118 different vehicle attributes and features measured on a unique scale that captures the ... Continue reading

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electric Experience By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_7535) The 2023 Chicago Auto Show welcomed national automotive media with pleasantly warm outside temperatures for a couple of mid-winter February days. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading

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