Mar 3, 2023
In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, each Hyundai vehicle’s lifetime environmental impact was analyzed by ACEEE, scoring among a select group of standouts. This list specifies the twelve most environmentally-friendly nameplates available to consumers this model year. ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2023
<p>Renewable Fuels Association says that depending on the carbon intensity of the #ethanol used, this FFV PHEV vehicle can reduce emissions by about 80% TODAY compared to a Ford Escape running on gasoline. See it at #RFANEC. ... Continue reading
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Mar 3, 2023
The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2023
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On Automotive Looks At CR Vehicle Report
Mar 2, 2023
Two Interesting Things About Consumer Reports’ Auto Scoring 1. Of the Top 10 vehicles selected in the Consumer Reports annual assessment, 70% are in the “electrified” category, with only the Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Forester, and Kia Telluride being outliers. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking February 2023 Sales
Mar 1, 2023
March 1 2023 Total Sales Increased 9%; Best February Sales Ever Retail Sales Up 1%; Seven Consecutive Months of Retail Sales Records All-Time Best-Ever Records for Elantra N and Santa Fe HEV FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 57,044 units, a 9% increase com ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2023
Grudging admiration for Tesla helps reinforce a stark realization at Toyota. For all its expertise in electrification going back to the first Prius hybrid, Toyota needs a great leap forward for the new era of full electrics. ... Continue reading
Honda Makes Agreement to Obtain Recycled Lithium-ion Battery Material From USA
Feb 27, 2023
TOKYO, Japan February 27, 2023; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Ascend Elements, Inc., a U.S.-based company with expertise in technologies for recycling of battery resources. ... Continue reading
Biden Entices Offshore Car and Parts Makers With "A Deal They Can't Refuse"
Feb 27, 2023
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
Feb 27, 2023
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
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 19-25, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
* Here are Larry's picks among 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
Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Hot Topics With Alan Amici CEO February 24, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
Automotive Industry Hot TopicsThis week I discuss navigating the balance between innovation and quality as the Software Defined Vehicle enters the playing field. Recent EU mandates are accelerating the phase-outs of internal combustion engines (ICE), yet OEMs continue to rely on ICE sales to fund electronic vehicle dev ... Continue reading
EV Motoring: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Feb 24, 2023
A common question asked by many folks when I mention I’ve driven a new battery-powered electric vehicle is: How does it drive? My response is, consistently, that it drives very well like every new vehicle coming onto the market today. It can accurately be said: Today, there are no bad cars—or trucks! The new electr ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Head SangYup Lee Named 2023 World Car Person of the Year
Feb 22, 2023
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
Tax Credit on Leased EVs: Not For American Vehicle Buyers
Feb 22, 2023
That remains a requirement for U.S. consumers wishing to claim a credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) when buying a new EV, but the relaxation of leasing rules will help a wide range of listed manufacturers based outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico. ... Continue reading
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