Whether you’re a frustrated shopper or a car lover eager to see the latest technology and styles, the North American International Auto Show will have plenty for you to see when it opens to the public Sept. 17 at Huntington Place convention center on Detroit’s riverfront. Auto show organizers expect about 30 brands to be… Continue reading Detroit auto show 2022 to display new, hard to find vehicles: Here’s what to look for
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The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage. The Nissan LEAF was first introduced to the market… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Washington — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Thursday at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Yellen’s visit to the plant that builds Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning truck will include a 2 p.m. speech on President Joe Biden’s economic growth strategy. “We’re looking forward to hosting Treasury Secretary Yellen at… Continue reading Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a New Zealand-based firm that was founded in 2019, has announced plans to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida. That sounds like a lot—according to the DOE, there are currently 5,023 Level 2 chargers and 1,461 DC fast chargers in the state. However, IUC hasn’t specified a timeline,… Continue reading New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
Bridgestone Launches Firestone Firehawk AS V2: An INDYCAR Inspired, All-Season Ultra-High Performance Tire
The Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire offers drivers a spirited and sporty driving experience no matter the season. The successful INDYCAR Firestone Firehawk rain race tire served as inspiration for the tread design of the Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire to ensure confident wet handling. Bridgestone’s launch of the Firestone Firehawk AS V2 tire will… Continue reading Bridgestone Launches Firestone Firehawk AS V2: An INDYCAR Inspired, All-Season Ultra-High Performance Tire
Range Rover Sport
Materials and fit and finish are similarly good, then. Range Rover is trying to position itself in the luxury sphere, which is why Sport prices start at £80,325, the P510e PHEV is £108,600 and the V8 is £116,190. Mind you, I sat next to a Bentley executive at an awards do once where there was a luxury car award, and she… Continue reading Range Rover Sport
Autocar magazine 7 September 2022: on sale now
The all new Kia Niro EV stars in the Autocar road test this week, as we put it to the test to see whether it’s a new class-leader or a sophomore slump. Features Meanwhile, road test editor Matt Saunders pops out for a pint of milk in the extreme BAC Mono R to test whether… Continue reading Autocar magazine 7 September 2022: on sale now
The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven
The hydrogen powertrain is the headline-grabber, but the cleverness of the traction management is the most impressive thing. My only substantive criticism, beyond the limitation of a four-lap stint, is the slightly wooden brake pedal and a reluctance to shed the speed that the motor is so able to wind on. Hey, I’ve seen this… Continue reading The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven
US Treasury secretary to deliver speech on economy at Ford’s Dearborn plant
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver what is being characterized as a “major” speech on President Joe Biden’s economic agenda at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn on Thursday. Yellen, a former chairwoman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, plans to tour the facility, where Ford makes the all-electric F-150… Continue reading US Treasury secretary to deliver speech on economy at Ford’s Dearborn plant
CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is plugging into the electric vehicle (EV) revolution by hosting its first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, aimed at educating media and consumers on the topic and… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2