Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results
Jan 3, 2024
Toyota is projected to be the number one retail brand for the 12th consecutive year Electrified vehicle sales – battery, hybrids, plug-ins and fuel cells – surge 30 percent and make up nearly one-third of total sales volume 26 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showroom ... Continue reading
More EVs Lose U.S. Tax Credits Including Tesla, Nissan, GM Vehicles
Jan 2, 2024
Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., December 9, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday ... Continue reading
Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 1, 2024
Jan 2, 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
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss
Dec 31, 2023
Some times the stars align. The week I had the Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD included a special occasion that called for a really nice vehicle. ... Continue reading
IIHS: Three midsize luxury SUVs excel in back seat protection
Dec 15, 2023
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a dummy positioned in the second row behind the driver. The Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Volvo XC60 earn good ratings, while the Acura MDX and BMW X3 are rated acceptable. ... Continue reading
Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both
Dec 13, 2023
Instead of Thinking “Either/Or,” We Should be Thinking “Yes, And…”Nearly 150 years ago, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought a battle for the supremacy of Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) known as the War of the Currents.Not only was the War of the Currents full of false accusations an ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus RZ 450e - Review by Larry Nutson
Dec 12, 2023
2023 Lexus RZ 450e A first from Lexus By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0617) Major automakers posted double-digit sales gains in the third quarter of 2023. Retail inventories have improved and fleet shipments are rebounding. ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2023
COLCHESTER, CT — Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) couldn’t go enough miles on a charge—is a key factor that’s deterring Americans from going all-electric, according to 54 percent of adults in a 2022 national-representative survey by Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, a ... Continue reading
2024 Lexus TX With Three-Row Luxury
Dec 9, 2023
First Lexus vehicle to be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and Lexus Interface Multimedia System with standard 14-inch touchscreen New Lexus Unified Spindle design prioritizes aerodynamic handling and vehicle stability a new three-row vehicle, making every seat the best seat. ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2023
Reports indicate that not a single electric vehicle charging station has been constructed with the $7.5 billion in federal investment available through the Federal Highway Administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, threatening the Biden administration’s goal to build 500,000 EV charg ... Continue reading
CoPilot Digital Car Shopping Service Adds AI-Assisted App
Nov 17, 2023
CHICAGO--CoPilot, the leading consumer-focused car shopping app, has launched the car market’s first-ever comprehensive AI-assisted car shopping experience. Through CoPilot’s app, consumers can now search for and receive AI-curated, ranked recommendations with detailed analysis on which vehicle is the best fit for ... Continue reading
VINCENTRIC BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS
Nov 16, 2023
The 11th annual Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America™ Awards were announced today, with Ford claiming more awards than any other brand. Ford earned six model-level awards and two brand-level awards, including a fourth time win for Best CPO Value Truck Brand, and an outstanding eighth win in a ro ... Continue reading
EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison
Nov 16, 2023
WESTLAKE, Texas--Solera Holdings, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs. The comparative study considered aggregate international analy ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe; Driving in WAJ's Santa Rosa
Nov 2, 2023
Things have been rather hectic around here of late. I had a call from Michael Coates, President of our group, the Western Automotive Journalists. ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus IS 500 - Review by Larry Nutson
Nov 2, 2023
2023 Lexus IS 500 Lots of show and go By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9856) Apparently among the Lexus cognoscenti the color Grecian Water is a topic of conversation. Grecian Water is the blue exterior color of the IS 500 that is the subject of this review. ... Continue reading
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