The 2019 Honda Accord and CR-V were named overall winners in AutoWeb’s Buyer’s Choice Awards, taking home Best Utility Vehicle of the Year and Best Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively. Honda brand led all other award recipients, receiving a total of seven awards, including five segment leaders. To determine the winners, AutoWeb tabulates submitted vehicle […]
Archives for January 2019
HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP REVEALS LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST HEARING-IMPAIRED DRIVERS
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) revealed a new innovative technology that assists hearing-impaired drivers. Hearing-impaired drivers are dependent mainly on their sight and touch senses. HMG created a way of communication for hearing impaired people that incorporates both internal and external sounds through tactile and visual means, thereby expanding freedom of mobility to all drivers […]
SUBARU REVEALS ALL-NEW BLUE AND GOLD RACING LIVERY AND NEW MOTORSPORTS BRANDING
Subaru of America, Inc. unveiled its 2019 motorsports livery, a return to the brand’s signature blue and gold colors with a modern, visually striking star cluster graphic inspired by the world-beating Subaru World Rally Team cars of the 1990’s and 2000’s. The brand also announced a revision to the structure of its U.S. racing activities, […]
FORD EXPLORER REDESIGNED FROM GROUND UP: AMERICA’S FAVORITE SUV DELIVERS MORE POWER, CAPABILITY AND ADVENTURE TECH
Ford introduces its all-new 2020 Explorer – a complete redesign of America’s all-time best-selling SUV – that now features the broadest model lineup ever, more power and space, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s adventures. Explorer is now more capable, comfortable, sportier and roomier in all three rows thanks to Ford’s flexible new […]
2019 RAM 1500 REBEL WINS OFF-ROAD TITLE — FOUR WHEELER MAGAZINE’S PICKUP TRUCK OF THE YEAR
Four WheelerMagazine, a popular off-road enthusiast publication, has named the new 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel its Pickup Truck of the Year. For more than 30 years, the Four Wheeler staff has chosen a pickup truck to hold the off-road-focused annual title. “The entire 2019 Ram lineup is impressive, but what the company was able to […]
NISSAN LEAF E+ JOINS WORLD’S BEST-SELLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAMILY
Nissan unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car*1 by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s 62 kWh battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range […]
TOYOTA AND KENWORTH COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP ZERO EMISSION TRUCKS
Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. This collaboration is part of a $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) grant preliminarily awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the Port of Los Angeles […]
ELECTRIFY AMERICA AND HUBJECT COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE THE FUTURE OF EV CHARGING
Electrify America and Hubject, a recognized leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging interoperability and “Plug&Charge” technology capabilities, today announced a strategic agreement that will allow people to pay for their electric vehicle charging simply by plugging in their vehicles. Hubject will provide its expertise to Electrify America in a variety of areas surrounding the implementation of […]
HYUNDAI WALKING CAR CONCEPT IS THE FUTURE OF THE FIRST RESPONDER INDUSTRY
Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions to reach and get immediate help to […]
ROCZEN SECOND AT 2019 AMA SUPERCROSS SEASON OPENER IN ANAHEIM
Inclement weather during the 2019 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium didn’t dampen the excitement for Team Honda HRC. In tricky, muddy conditions, Ken Roczen rode his CRF450R smoothly and methodically to secure a second-place finish. When the gate dropped for the main event, Roczen bobbled and briefly came together with another rider, […]