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Go In Snow - 2017.5 Nissan Rogue SL AWD a Thom Cannell Close-Up Review

Go In Snow - 2017.5 Nissan Rogue SL AWD a Thom Cannell Close-Up Review

Another reason for Rogue’s continuing success is a style that, while crisply updated, is more timeless than bleeding edge. Like great suits or classic hair styles, Rogue’s features won’t cause a wardrobe-related replacement any time soon. ... Continue reading

2017 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Sedan Review By Steve Purdy

2017 LEXUS ES 300H HYBRID SEDAN REVIEW by Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau We like to begin these narratives with a review of where each vehicle fits in the market. As segments blur, though, that becomes a challenge. ... Continue reading

Honda Clarity Wins Green Car Journal's Prestigious 2018 Green Car Of The Year

Honda Clarity Wins Green Car Journal's Prestigious 2018 Green Car Of The Year

Clarity is the First-Ever Production Model to Offer Consumers a Choice Between Electric, Plug-in Hybrid and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2017 -- Honda's breakthrough Clarity sedan has been named Green Car Journal's 2018 Green Car of the Year® at the Los Angeles Auto Show's (LA Auto Show®) AutoMobili ... Continue reading

2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Crossover Revealed At Los Angeles Auto Show

2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid Crossover Revealed At Los Angeles Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2017 -- The 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) brings an exciting new dimension to Kia's alternative fuel car line-up. ... Continue reading

Lexus Streches RX Line Into RX-L To Accomodate 3 Rows Of Seats

Lexus Streches RX Line Into RX-L To Accomodate 3 Rows Of Seats

New RX L provides luxury and logistical liberty Choice of Six- or Seven-Passenger Models Available with V6 Gas or Hybrid Powertrains Power-Fold Third Row Seat Standard Leather Trimmed Seating on First Two Rows and Tri-Zone Climate Control Standard Optional Hands-Free Power Tailgate November 29, 2017 2018 RX L 350 Produ ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 18, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 18, 2017

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Version Price Starts at $33,400

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Version Price Starts at $33,400

For longer trips, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid can utilize its hyper-efficient 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine to generate electricity and, under certain conditions, to act as a direct power source. The Clarity Plug-in received an overall EPA driving range rating of 340 miles. The vehicle's electromotive power ... Continue reading

Ipsos RDA Study Finds U.S. Dealerships Not Prepared for the EV Invasion

Ipsos RDA Study Finds U.S. Dealerships Not Prepared for the EV Invasion

The inaugural Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales Experience and Best Practice Study is a syndicated partnered project between Ipsos RDA Automotive and the Ipsos Loyalty’s mystery shopping practice — the largest such practice in the world. The study was conducted in September and October of 2017. This mystery shop project ... Continue reading

Romeo Power Technology Inaugurates the West Coast’s First Dedicated Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility

Romeo Power Technology Inaugurates the West Coast’s First Dedicated Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility

The inauguration of the West Coast’s first dedicated battery pack manufacturing facility was marked with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony by Romeo’s executive team for employees, local public officials and community guests. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Named 2018 Green Car Reports Best Car to Buy

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Named 2018 Green Car Reports Best Car to Buy

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2017 -- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid chosen by Green Car Reports editors as the most significant new green car during the 2018 model year Pacifica Hybrid also named 2018 Best Hybrid Vehicle to Buy by Green Car Reports sister site The Car Connection Chrysler Pacifica named 2018 Best Minivan to ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO RELEASE EIGHT NEW CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLES BY THE YEAR 2020 VIEW ONLINE

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO RELEASE EIGHT NEW CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLES BY THE YEAR 2020 VIEW ONLINE

Vehicles will be powered by Gasoline, Diesel, Hydrogen and Electricity SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Nov. 15, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America today announced its commitment to debut eight new or re-engineered crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) in the United States by the year 2020 during a press conference at the Hyundai America ... Continue reading

New Study Offers Interesting Take on "The Future of Cars 2040"

New Study Offers Interesting Take on "The Future of Cars 2040"

The automotive future will be different—though with some noticeable similarities—as the convergence of disruptive technologies, government policies and new business models usher in a new era of multidimensional competition, says a new major research initiative by IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, ... Continue reading

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a successful note. We would like to thank everyone who joined us this ... Continue reading

Toyota 60 Years In USA

Toyota 60 Years In USA

When Toyota launched its North American headquarters in a Hollywood, Calif., dealership on October 31, 1957, it was, no doubt, a frightening affair. ... Continue reading

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