The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Industry Insider

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

BYD Launches Its First Pickup Truck BYD SHARK in Mexico

BYD Launches Its First Pickup Truck BYD SHARK in Mexico

MEXICO CITY--On May 14, BYD launches its first pickup truck, BYD SHARK, in Mexico. Positioned as a new energy intelligent luxury pickup, BYD SHARK features the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, representing the latest addition to BYD's product portfolio. ... Continue reading

2024 Buick Envista Premium Crossover Details

2024 Buick Envista Premium Crossover Details

With a long wheelbase, low roof and sleek profile, the Envista is a premium crossover with the riding dynamics of a sedan The Envista will be the first vehicle to fully adopt Buick’s new design language, first exhibited on the Wildcat EV concept The all-new Envista will round out Buick’s North American portfolio wi ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

2024 Mazda CX-50 Review By Thom Cannell

Since its introduction in early 2022, little has changed for the Mazda CX-50 and little is needed, though we do have several suggestions. ... Continue reading

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

Banning Tic-Toc is Good, Banning All Chinese EVs and Batteries Even Better!

I definitely like the call and action to ban any social media crap from China. ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

Today, Kia announced pricing details for the 2025 Sorento PHEV, which receives a range of enhancements that lend the electrified SUV a more confident and modern appearance along with a newly added EX trim. Paired with a technology-rich interior, the updates aim to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.Trim Le ... Continue reading

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

New Car Inventory Up 35%: Temporary Relief or New Normal for Consumers?

new-car inventory levels increased by 35% compared to 2023, indicating fewer pressures for consumers to compromise on their vehicle choices. But is this the new normal, or just a temporary reprieve? - New Car Prices: Up 30% from pre-pandemic levels, but stable month-over-month. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture to Electrify the Future of the Trucking Industry

ChargePoint Announces Three Megawatt Charging Architecture to Electrify the Future of the Trucking Industry

ChargePoint announces support for the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the latest addition to ChargePoint’s leading DC fast charging lineup, to enable the electrification of commercial trucking. ... Continue reading

LEVC's TX Access Taxi Revolutionizes Visitor Experience at Cliveden-National Trust

LEVC's TX Access Taxi Revolutionizes Visitor Experience at Cliveden-National Trust

The new relationship involves LEVC supplying the historic estate in Buckinghamshire with a TX Access taxi to make the visitor experience more inclusive and enjoyable · The TX Access taxi, a fully wheelchair-accessible and electric vehicle, already provided significant impact to the estate over the Easter break ... Continue reading

Auto Dealer Asbury Automotive Group Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $400 Million

Auto Dealer Asbury Automotive Group Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization to $400 Million

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced its board of directors approved an increase in the authorization of the share repurchase plan for the Company, which expands the remaining availability to $400 million. ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

May 2024

Select Another Month