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What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

What Rental Companies' EV Selloff Says About the Road Ahead for Electrification

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 -- The recent announcement by Hertz to sell off 20,000 electric vehicles, about a third of its EV rental fleet, has sparked a significant conversation about the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental market. What's behind this backtracking? Continue Reading What Rent ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - February 4, 2024

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary - February 4, 2024

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

Official February 21, 2024 Toyota Recalls

Official February 21, 2024 Toyota Recalls

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Japan, North America and Asia Here is the official list of recalled vehicles. ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600 Models

Toyota Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600 Models

PLANO, Texas (Feb. 21, 2024) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2022-2024 model year Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, 2023-2024 model year Sequoia and 2022-2024 model year Lexus LX 600 vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 280,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. ... Continue reading

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

More Reliable Lexus Vs BMW ?

Most of my time spent I was a service advisor who worked closely with the technicians and service managers, and I also did heavy customer service time in research and development and CSI. ... Continue reading

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading

America’s Deadliest Cars

America’s Deadliest Cars

List of America's Most Deathworthy Cars and Trucks ... Continue reading

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2024 - Best in the Midwest

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW – 2024 Best in the Midwest By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0815) The 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, opened this week preceded by media press conferences and a charity preview. The show has been held more times than any other auto exposition ... Continue reading

Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show

Window Shopping at the Chicago Auto Show

By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_0061) The 116th edition of the nation's largest auto show opened its doors to the public on Saturday, Feb. 10. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading

Toyota Reacts To Amazon-ation Of Traditional Auto Industry Sees No Guarantee Historic Car Companies Will Survive (Originally Published Nov 28, 2017)

Toyota Reacts To Amazon-ation Of Traditional Auto Industry Sees No Guarantee Historic Car Companies Will Survive (Originally Published Nov 28, 2017)

TMC President Akio Toyoda. "Over the next 100 years, there is no guarantee that automobile manufacturers will continue to play leading roles in mobility. A crucial battle has begun―not one about winning or losing, but one about surviving or dying. ... Continue reading

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