Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. has announced the start of mass production for their 800-volt compatible high voltage and high output electric vehicle (EV) inverter, which increases EV practicality and enables long-distance driving. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars launches fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge as part of new electrified car line
Future Volvo customers will need to answer one fundamental question: do you want a new Volvo with a cord or without one? Today Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first ever fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. Oct 16, 2019; The XC40 Recharge, ... Continue reading
BMW, Hyundai, Karma Automotive, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen Set to Make News The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) today announced that it will have one of the largest number of debut vehicles in its history, as more than 65 are confirmed for AutoMobility LA, its press and trade days, taking place Nov. 18-21, 2 ... Continue reading
Max Steckler Joins DealerSocket as Head of DealerFire Digital Business Unit
DealerSocket Inc. announces the hiring of Max Steckler as General Manager (GM) of DealerFire, DealerSocket’s digital business unit. Steckler spent over sixteen years in the automotive digital industry in key digital leadership roles at Cobalt, ADP Dealer Services, and CDK Global. ... Continue reading
Official Release From Nissan: 2020 Nissan TITAN XD Preview
New 2020 TITAN XD offers the comfort of a light duty truck with the towing confidence of a heavy duty hauler Retuned 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 – with 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque – now matched with new 9-speed automatic transmission Bold new exterior with unique grille designs features powerful front end, ... Continue reading
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE Review by John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE ENGINE: 1.4-liter turbocharged 4 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 1,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 105.7 in. ... Continue reading
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Review By John Heilig
REVIEWED MODEL: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid ENGINE: 2.0-liter Boxer 4 TRANSMISSION: Lineartonic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 123 hp @ 5,600 rpm (148 combined horsepower)/134 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm WHEELBASE: 104.9 in. ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus LS 500 Vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon by Andrew Frankl
European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel March 20, 2019; Or should I say 111 thousand Lexus meet Toyota’s 44 thousand Avalon. No, dear reader, I am not making this up . The price difference is a staggering 67 or so thousand dollars. ... Continue reading
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