YAHOO! Tesla Going Deep In The Heart Of Texas For New Truck Factory
Reuters reported that Tesla will build its next factory near Austin, Texas, Chief Executive Elon Musk announced late on Wednesday. The 2,000-acre site on the Colorado River is about 13 minutes from downtown Austin, Musk said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. ... Continue reading
2020 VW Passat SEL Review by Mark Fulmer
2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Review by Mark Fulmer A Safe, Spacious, Sumptuous Sedan by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel It's not easy being a new sedan these days, but the 2020 Passat continues to be an outstanding alternative to low-slung sedans and costly mid-sized SUVs. Sumptuous. ... Continue reading
CarMD Releases 10th Annual State Ranking of Car Repair Costs
CarMD Releases 10th Annual State Ranking of Car Repair Costs Finds California drivers paid most, Vermont vehicle owners paid least for check engine light-related repairs in 2019 IRVINE, Calif. (July 22, 2020) - CarMD.com Corporation today released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair c ... Continue reading
NASA, SpaceX Invite Media to First Operational Commercial Crew Launch
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 -- Media accreditation now is open for NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station – the first operational flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket after certification by NASA for regular flights to the space station. The launch is targeted for no ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces 2021 Kona Night Edition Limited Production Model
Hyundai Motor AmericaAt Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. ... Continue reading
GetSwift Launches “Fleets” to Help Clients of Any Size Manage Their Own Deliveries
NEW YORK--GetSwift Limited (ASX: GSW) (‘GetSwift’ or the ‘Company’), a leading provider of SaaS logistics technology, has released a major new feature called Fleets that will allow clients to share their drivers across locations or even with other companies to make deliveries more efficient. Importantly, with m ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Automotive E-tailing - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher brings years of research experience to this 7th edition of the report. ... Continue reading
Automotive Seatbelts Market to Cross USD 22.5 Bn by 2026; Says Global Market Insights, Inc.
SELBYVILLE, Del., July 22, 2020 -- Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the automotive seatbelts market which estimates the market valuation for automotive seatbelts will cross US$ 22.5 billion by 2026. Increasing sales of passenger vehicles globally will surge demand for automotive seatbel ... Continue reading
CarMD Releases 10th Annual State Ranking of Car Repair Costs
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2020 -- CarMD.com Corporation today released its 10th annual state ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs, which finds in 2019 Vermont had the lowest average repair cost ($342.14) while California drivers incurred the highest average repair cost ($414.24). Rounding out the five ... Continue reading
LONDON, July 22, 2020 -- According to a new market research report titled, "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Market by Type (Plug-in, Wireless), Component (Hardware, Software), Bus Charging Infrastructure, Connector (CCS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Tesla Supercharger), Installation, and End User- Global Forecast to 2027", the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Consumer Automobile Entertainment: Manufacturer vs. Third-party Connected Vehicle Infotainment Apps 2020 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading
Lithia Reports Highest Second Quarter Net Income in Company History
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $2.8 billion. Second quarter 2020 net income per diluted share was $3.38, a 29% increase from $2.63 per diluted share reported in the second quarter of 2019. ... Continue reading
Makita Redesigns Automotive Website
LA MIRADA, Calif., July 22, 2020 -- Makita U.S.A., Inc. has launched an updated automotive website. Makita offers a variety of solutions to outfit a garage for the professional or the hobbyist. ... Continue reading
Mazda To Resume Full Factory Operation Worldwide In August Amid Strong US Sales And Demand
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2020 -- Starting in August, Mazda Motor Corporation will return to normal factory operations, or pre-COVID-19 levels, amid increased sales and future forecast for product demand in the U.S. In June, Mazda North American Operations achieved a sales increase of nearly 11 percent year-over-year. ... Continue reading
NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
BETHESDA, Md., July 22, 2020 -- Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. ... Continue reading
Safer Cars Save Drivers More on Car Insurance According to ValuePenguin.com Study
NEW YORK, July 22, 2020 -- Buying a new car can be a challenging experience, and since safety and insurance costs are key metrics for many when shopping around, ValuePenguin investigated the relationship between car insurance costs and safety. Key findings: Vehicles associated with fewer fatal accidents tend to hav ... Continue reading
FCA and Waymo Further Expand Autonomous Driving Technology Partnership and Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles FCA and Waymo Further Expand Autonomous Driving Technology Partnership and Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire's 'Never Halfway' Campaign Returns with Major League Baseball Theme
Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire today announced the second phase of its Major League Baseball (MLB) 'Never Halfway' integrated marketing campaign. Two ads, "Long Catch" and "Perfect Pitch" will hit American airwaves this July to promote Hankook's partnership with MLB. ... Continue reading
The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The brief is part of a series of subject-specific research projects by MIT faculty that will help frame national discussion and policies about work, technology, and how we can create greater share ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its Social Innovation and Toyota de Mexico operations. Effective September 1, 2020, Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi (TMMMS), will be assigned as group vice president, chief social innovation officer, TMNA. ... Continue reading
Dodge and Ram Dominate Mass-market Brands Second Straight Year in J.D. Power APEAL Study™
APEAL mass-market results echo 2019 when Ram ranked first, followed by Dodge Dodge Challenger first in popular Midsize Sporty Car category Ram 1500 captures top spot in competitive Large Light-duty Pickup segment Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Chrysler Pacifica make podium 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Dodge and Ram rank No ... Continue reading
Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in J.D. Power APEAL Study
It was the second year in a row that Porsche took the top position in the annual study of customer experience with owning and driving a new vehicle. ... Continue reading
Porsche Ranks Highest Overall; Dodge Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands; Vehicles that create joy for their owners often overcomes any negatives caused by problems they experience. This phenomenon is most effectively seen in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading
2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss
What's in a name? Sometimes I have no idea. Take Seltos. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch three considerably revised vehicles and one all-new, ground-up redesign, proof of the company's commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S. In addition, standard features and added value across the entire lineup, wi ... Continue reading
2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO
A curious amalgamation worth consideration. ... Continue reading
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