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Philadelphia Auto Show Returns

Philadelphia Auto Show Returns

The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, owner and producer of the Philadelphia Auto Show, announces details on its 2022 event, which is set to return to the PA Convention Center from March 5-13. ... Continue reading

Complete List Of IIHS 2022 Models Awarded Top Safety Picks +VIDEO

Complete List Of IIHS 2022 Models Awarded Top Safety Picks +VIDEO

Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award, and another 36 earn the Top Safety Pick designation. February 24, 2022 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is recognizing 65 models with the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award, as improved headlight offerings boost more vehicles into the top tier. ... Continue reading

Luc Donckerwolke, HMG's Chief Creative Officer, Named World Car Person of the Year 2022 February 22 2022

Luc Donckerwolke, HMG's Chief Creative Officer, Named World Car Person of the Year 2022 February 22 2022

*Hyundai Motor Group CCO Luc Donckerwolke honored with prestigious award *World Car Person of the Year cites most significant annual contributions *Hyundai, Kia and Genesis products recognized by jury panel SEOUL, February 22, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is proud to announce that the World Car Awards jury ... Continue reading

Consumers Energy Powers Electric Vehicle Transformation, Adding 200 More Chargers Across Michigan in Next Two Years

Consumers Energy Powers Electric Vehicle Transformation, Adding 200 More Chargers Across Michigan in Next Two Years

JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 21, 2022 -- Consumers Energy is accelerating Michigan's electric vehicle transformation, committing to powering an additional 200 new EV charging stations across the state -- including 100 fast chargers -- by the end of next year. ... Continue reading

Published 2004: Alternative Fuel Options Hit High Gear, MotorWeek Predicts

Published 2004: Alternative Fuel Options Hit High Gear, MotorWeek Predicts

BALTIMORE--Aug. 25, 2004--"In a time of sky high gasoline and diesel prices," says MotorWeek host John Davis, "people are more receptive than ever to the idea of using alternative fuels--that is, fuels other than petroleum--to power their cars. Especially since, as gas prices go up, alternative fuel may actually become ... Continue reading

EV Charging Scenario Shows Devastating Refueling Issues in USA - Limiting Freedom Of Mobility

EV Charging Scenario Shows Devastating Refueling Issues in USA - Limiting Freedom Of Mobility

ALEXANDRIA, Va. February 15, 2022; NACS online reported that after the Biden Administration released its $5 billion plan to fund an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, claims surrounding a hypothetical scenario in which all U.S. gas stations would be replaced with equal capacity EV charging stations spread o ... Continue reading

Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs

Washington, DC February 15, 2022; All-electric vehicles (EVs) now account for fewer of the dozen greenest cars available, partly because of a shift toward larger and heavier EVs that are less environmentally friendly, according to this year’s GreenerCars ratings, released today by the American Council for an Energy-E ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

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-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Sportage Gets Plugged

2023 Kia Sportage Gets Plugged

Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join the lineup of award-winning SUVs. Building upon the foundation laid by the Sportage HEV, the turbocharged Sportage PHEV offers outstanding efficiency, with a 13.8-kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles1. ... Continue reading

Official US Prices Of Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe Lineup

Official US Prices Of Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe Lineup

January 26, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe, the first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee, strengthens Grand Cherokee’s leadership position in the full-size SUV segment, offering an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 MPGe, plus an all-new architectur ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo S90 B6 AWD R-Design – Review by David Colman

2022 Volvo S90 B6 AWD R-Design – Review by David Colman

Strong on aesthetics but a bit light on the bite ... Continue reading

What’s the Real Cost To A Retailer For EV Charging?

What’s the Real Cost To A Retailer For EV Charging?

EV owners save by charging at home but lose with fast chargers—and so do the businesses that offer those fast chargers. ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading

Lexus to Debut the NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept and Hydrogen Engine Equipped ROV Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon

Lexus to Debut the NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept and Hydrogen Engine Equipped ROV Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon

- Pursuing a balance of exhilarating driving with a fun, refined lifestyle while living in harmony with nature.- The ... Continue reading

Weekly Energy Report - January 13, 2022

Weekly Energy Report - January 13, 2022

latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, we expect regular gasoline retail prices to average $3.06/gal in 2022, up from $3.00/gal in 2021, and then down to $2.80/gal in 2023. We expect on-highway diesel prices to increase to average $3.33/gal in 2022 before decreasing to $3.27/gal in 2023. ... Continue reading

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