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Buyer's Respond To Hyundai Model Lineup February North American Retail Sales Up 26%

Buyer's Respond To Hyundai Model Lineup February North American Retail Sales Up 26%

Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 53,013 units, a 16% increase in comparison with February 2019 and the highest February sales in Hyundai history, outpacing the previous record of February 2016. The February sales result is the 17th time in the last 19 months that Hyundai has had increasing overall ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: Mercedes-Benz Debuts New E-Class at 2:45 AM ET +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: Mercedes-Benz Debuts New E-Class at 2:45 AM ET +VIDEO

After the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz will digitally present the highlights of its numerous premieres of this spring. The scheduled executive talk regarding the world premiere of the new E-Class with Daimler AG board members Ola Källenius, Britta Seeger and Markus Schäfer i ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: World Premiere of Volkswagen Touareg R1 and Golf at 8 AM ET +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: World Premiere of Volkswagen Touareg R1 and Golf at 8 AM ET +VIDEO

Complete LIVE "Geneva Motor Show" Presentation Tuesday at 8 AM NY time, 5 AM LA time ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: World Premiere Audi quattro Reborn at 3:50 AM ET +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: World Premiere Audi quattro Reborn at 3:50 AM ET +VIDEO

Forty years ago the quattro drive celebrated its world premiere. Follow the next level on today in this special live presentation in place of the Geneva Motor Show press conference. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday February 29, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC, Saturday February 29, 2020; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Pr ... Continue reading

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Close-Up Look

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Close-Up Look

The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid begins arriving at dealerships on March 1 as the most powerful and fuel-efficient CR-V yet, with a 40 mpg EPA city fuel economy rating, better off-the-line acceleration and the refinement of Honda’s latest generation of two-motor hybrid technology with improved all-electric operating range. ... Continue reading

2020 Hyundai Sonata Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Hyundai Sonata Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited trim I drove was loaded with features that really made getting around in a crowded city easier and more comfortable. LED headlights, forward collision assist, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, and blind spot display all help you see and ... Continue reading

Kia Reveals New Platform For Sorento

Kia Reveals New Platform For Sorento

Kia Motors Corporation has revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains today.The latest Sorento will be the first SUV to be based on Kia’s new platform when production commences later this year. With a compact engine bay structure, shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase, the pla ... Continue reading

2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Mazda CX-9 Elevate your game Many automaker of today got their start making something other than autos. Mazda is one. ... Continue reading

Many American Car Buyers Consider Hybrids 41% But 17% Will Consider EV's And Not Pay the Price for eMobility

Many American Car Buyers Consider Hybrids 41% But 17% Will Consider EV's And Not Pay the Price for eMobility

The study found that there is a substantial interest in eMobility amongst US automobile consumers – 41 percent of participants indicated they would consider a hybrid vehicle for their next purchase. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Review Week Ending February 7, 2020

Nutson's Automotive News Review Week Ending February 7, 2020

Last Week's News: 2020 Chicago Auto Show; AWD Pacifica Revealed; Super Bowl Auto Commercials; January US Sales Scoreboard; UK EV Madness; 2020 Corvette Stingray On KY Assembly Line; Virus Halts Asia Auto Production; US DOJ Halts Auto Maker Investigations; World Car Of The Year Finalists; Autonomous Vehicle Going Into R ... Continue reading

Close-up Look At 52 MPG, Solar Roof Equipped Segment-Busting 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid +VIDEO

Close-up Look At 52 MPG, Solar Roof Equipped Segment-Busting 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid +VIDEO

2020 Sonata Hybrid Highlights Best-in-class highway fuel economy on Blue trim level Class-leading combined fuel economy on Blue trim level EPA estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating and 686 miles of driving range on Blue trim level Solar Roof System can increase driving range – think of it as up to 700 “free ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Highlander To Appear At Chicago Auto Show

2020 Toyota Highlander To Appear At Chicago Auto Show

For the first time at the Chicago Auto Show, visitors will experience the all-new 2020 Highlander, along with Toyota’s full vehicle lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs. ... Continue reading

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