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Hydrogen Fuel Cell: NIKOLA AND AiLO LOGISTICS Announce Order for 100 HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Hydrogen Fuel Cell: NIKOLA AND AiLO LOGISTICS Announce Order for 100 HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Today, it is announced that AiLO has placed a 100-truck order of Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles ("FCEVs") from Tom's Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola sales and service dealer network. ... Continue reading

The Volvo VNL Autonomous - Proving the Way Forward

The Volvo VNL Autonomous - Proving the Way Forward

The Volvo VNL Autonomous brings together Volvo’s commercial vehicle expertise with industry-leading autonomous driving technology from Aurora Innovation. Credit: Volvo Autonomous Solutions The Volvo VNL Autonomous brings together Volvo’s commercial vehicle expertise with industry-leading autonomous driving technolo ... Continue reading

Jeepers Go Topless to Raise Money for Charity

Jeepers Go Topless to Raise Money for Charity

PAOLI, Pa.--Barricade, an industry leader in off-road Jeep Wrangler products, is proud to announce that this year’s Barricade Go Topless Day was celebrated in all fifty states and 6 countries, bringing together Jeepers to celebrate summer and raise money for a number of local charities. 460-plus events were held worl ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Kicks Off High-Speed EV Charging Network

Volkswagen Kicks Off High-Speed EV Charging Network

TAIPEI, May 20, 2024 -- Volkswagen and Noodoe proudly celebrated the launch of VW's high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Taiwan. Volkswagen unveiled the first of the upcoming 360kW DC fast charging stations, powered by Noodoe EV OS. ... Continue reading

NEW NORTH AMERICAN ZERO-EMISSION COMMERCIAL TRUCK BRAND ZM TRUCKS TO DEBUT AT ACT EXPO

NEW NORTH AMERICAN ZERO-EMISSION COMMERCIAL TRUCK BRAND ZM TRUCKS TO DEBUT AT ACT EXPO

North America's newest zero-emissions commercial truck brand, ZM Trucks, will make its debut at the upcoming Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas May 20-23. As the western expression of ZO Motors, ZM Trucks will present five models in the Class 4, 5, 6 and "baby8" segments, expected to be on sale befor ... Continue reading

Blue Bird Debuts Electric Step Van at 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo

Blue Bird Debuts Electric Step Van at 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo

Blue Bird teamed up with Xos and Morgan Olson to build the prototype of the groundbreaking last-mile delivery commercial vehicle. ... Continue reading

45 Million Americans Set to Hit the Road in RVs This Summer

45 Million Americans Set to Hit the Road in RVs This Summer

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2024 -- A recent survey conducted among American leisure travelers reveals that 45 million Americans are gearing up for RV adventures this summer. Of these, 18 million are specifically planning to embark on RV trips this Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. ... Continue reading

The Mike Brown / Amen Motorcycle Works Auction, Greeneville, TN

The Mike Brown / Amen Motorcycle Works Auction, Greeneville, TN

On May 20, 2024, Iron Horse Auction Co., Inc. of Rockingham, NC announced an exclusive online auction event featuring a wide array of Mike Brown custom built, one-of-a-kind motorcycles, custom vehicle builds in progress and shop equipment. The auction will be held online only from May 23rd, starting at 8 AM, through Ma ... Continue reading

SUBARU SELECTS DALLAS FOR NEW BUSINESS CENTER, EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION AND TRAINING FACILITY

SUBARU SELECTS DALLAS FOR NEW BUSINESS CENTER, EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION AND TRAINING FACILITY

The automaker's new Dallas Business Center will be co-located with its existing distribution and training facility as part of a 200,000-square-foot expansion project with Prologis, the leader in logistics real estate. ... Continue reading

7 ASTONISHING RECALLS

7 ASTONISHING RECALLS

International Drivers Association [https://internationaldriversassociation. delves into seven instances where recall efforts reaffirmed our confidence in automotive reliability. 7 ASTONISHING RECALLS THAT REBUILT OUR TRUST IN CAR SAFETY _"Vehicle safety is a process, not a destination."_ That's the perspective of Domin ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Detrails Official Summary May 13- 20. 2024

NHTSA Recall Detrails Official Summary May 13- 20. 2024

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

Kyocera Corporation to Exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024

Kyocera Corporation to Exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024

. Kyocera will showcase a compact FIR auto sensor that detects pedestrians and vehicles even in darkness or severe weather conditions, and an experiential demo of an electronic motorcycle throttle with precise sensor control to enable safer driving. Additionally, Kyocera will introduce in-car related components, produc ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up May 12-18, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up May 12-18, 2024

Nutson's Automotive News Wrap-up: This past week's relevant, automotive news, opinions and insider back stories. ... Continue reading

IIHS Top Safety+ Awarded To Hyundai Models

IIHS Top Safety+ Awarded To Hyundai Models

The 2024 Ioniq 5 earns a Top Safety Pick+ award, while the 2024 Santa Fe and Sonata each qualify for Top Safety Pick. By May 2, 2024 A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosted the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, to Top Safety Pick+ status, while marginal and poor ratings in the new te ... Continue reading

Stellantis Drives Away With Top Honors From Texas Auto Writers Association

Stellantis Drives Away With Top Honors From Texas Auto Writers Association

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17, 2024 -- Alfa Romeo Giulia and Chrysler brands win awards at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) 2024 Auto Roundup 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia wins top award as Performance Vehicle of Texas 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid wins Minivan of Texas for eighth consecutive year Stellantis br ... Continue reading

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