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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for teen drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor…
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Chevrolet announced the winner of its “Lead Dream Chaser,” a three-month opportunity for one person to pursue their lifelong dream or passion project with a cash prize and three months use of the 2024 Chevy Trax, which arrives this spring. Local Michigan activist and environmental…
Read More Chevrolet Announces Winner For Trax $100,000 ‘Lead Dream Chaser’
Toyota North America* has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, the annual survey from Points of Light to recognize the top community-minded companies in the United States. This marks the first year both Toyota Financial Services (TFS) and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)…
Read More Toyota North America Recognized In The Civic 50 As A Top Community-Minded Company In U.S.
Chrysler will return for the second consecutive year to light up Electrify Expo, North America’s largest e-mobility festival, during Electrify Expo Long Beach, May 19-21, 2023, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California. The Chrysler brand will put attendees behind the wheel…
Read More Chrysler Brand Prepares To Light Up Electrify Expo Long Beach
Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of zero-emission vehicles, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary US Hybrid has secured two large follow-on orders for electric propulsion systems that, separately, will be used in Department of Defense projects and to power…
Read More US Hybrid Secures Two Contracts Valued At More Than $6 Million
Announced a month ago, the new electric hypercar manufacturer Laffite Automobili created a revolution on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, by unveiling its first models in a historic and resounding event at the Miami Grand Prix. At the heart of the F1 village, Laffite Automobili will present…
Read More Laffite Automobili Unveils 3 ‘Hypercar’ Models In Florida
STATEPOINT: With gas prices surging and national efforts being made to reduce carbon emissions, you may be eyeing vehicle models that promise to reduce or even eliminate your reliance on gas. However, depending on your lifestyle, location, finances, driving habits and other factors, you may…
Read More Why You Should Consider A Hybrid For Your Next Vehicle
Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E on Wednesday as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements on the way – including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated…
Read More Ford Reopens Order Bank For Mustang Mach-E
LEEDS, AL. – Andretti Autosport’s Romain Grosjean led the way for Honda today in the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, scoring his fifth-career—and second consecutive—second place finish, just shy of achieving his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win. Grosjean led a race-high 57 laps before…
Read More Runner-Up Romain: Grosjean Runs Second For Honda In Alabama
Ford announced that F-150 Lightning is going global for the first time with entry into Norway, the world’s most advanced electric vehicle market. Following impassioned consumer demand, Norwegian customers can apply to purchase a limited number of special F-150 Lightning Lariat Launch Edition vehicle. “In…
Read More Ford F-150 Lightning Going To Norway In Response To Public Demand