EV Swap: Convert Your Old Junker Into An Electric Car? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: I saw a news item about overhauling classic old cars with electric engines, and wondering if this can be done with any old […]
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Waymo CEO to Keynote CES 2019 Leaders in Technology Dinner
LAS VEGAS — The Consumer Technology Association(CTA)TM today announced that Waymo Chief Executive Officer, John Krafcik, will keynote at the CES® 2019 Leaders in Technology (LIT) Dinner, an invitation-only […]
“The Future of Ford” at The Michigan Train Depot in Detroit’s Corktown area
DETROIT — The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) hosted a special event on Wednesday evening called “The Future of Ford.” It was held at Bobcat Bonnies, just […]
PHOTOS: 2018 Las Vegas International Auto Show presented by Motor Trend
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the 2018 Las Vegas International Auto Show presented by Motor Trend. New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the Las […]
PHOTO GALLERY: NV Energy’s Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event in Las Vegas
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at NV Energy’s Las Vegas offices for their Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Drive Event. Attendees were able to learn what the […]
Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey: Tesla and other Domestic Brands Take Big Steps Backwards in Rankings
YONKERS, NY — It was a rough year for domestic brands, according to Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from […]
(EARTH TALK) Electric Vehicles: Choices Abound These Days
Dear EarthTalk: I’m getting ready to join the electric car revolution now that my old clunker is getting on in age. What’s the latest and […]
Automotive Lightweighting Summit to Recognize Innovation and Examine Lightweighting Effects Throughout the Value Chain
DETROIT — The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) is hosting its 3rd Annual Automotive Lightweighting Summit on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 […]
Electric goes Audi: all-electric Audi e-tron SUV unveiled and available for US customers to place reservations
HERNDON, Va. – With the introduction of the Audi e-tron, the Audi brand presents its first fully electric production model. The mid-size SUV is electrified, performance oriented and […]
U-M Battery breakthrough: Doubling performance with lithium metal that doesn’t catch fire
by Jim Lynch / University of Michigan ANN ARBOR — A rechargeable battery technology developed at the University of Michigan could double the output of […]
PHOTOS: 2018 South Point Car and Truck Show (Las Vegas, NV)
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa for their 2018 Car and Truck Show. See some of the hottest rides […]
Supplier: Obsolete Quality Tests Still In Use Throughout Auto Industry
DETROIT — Auto makers and their suppliers continue to use obsolete quality-control tests to check critical components and operating systems on their assembly lines. More than 80 […]
Car enthusiasts flock to 40th annual Concours d’Elegance of America
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — On Sunday, we celebrated the 40th annual Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth at The Inn at St. Johns. There were more than […]
Transformational Move Announced for 2020 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT — The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced that starting in 2020 the show would make a transformational move to June and will […]
Concours d’Elegance of America returns to The Inn at St. John’s, July 27-29th
DETROIT — The 40th Concours d’Elegance of America had their preview at the College for Creative Studies to kick-off this years event, July 27-29th. The Concours d’Elegance of […]
PHOTOS: 31st annual EyesOn Design Car Show in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
AmericaJR’s Gloria Rzucidlo was LIVE at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House for the 31st annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exposition (Car Show). This year’s theme is […]
Trucks and CUVs continue to dominate, according to Cox Automotive’s 2018 Mid-Year Review
DETROIT — Officials from Cox Automotive, which owns AutoTrader and Kelley Blue Book, discussed their 2018 Mid-Year Review for the automotive segment. They also provided […]
GALLERY: 2018 EyesOn Design Car Show in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
AmericaJR’s Jerome Rzucidlo was LIVE at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House for the 31st annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exposition (Car Show). This year’s theme is […]
WATCH: Ford’s Michigan Central Train Depot Celebration in Detroit’s Corktown
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Detroit’s Corktown district for a special community celebration with Ford Motor Co. The Dearborn-based automaker has purchased the former Michigan […]
WATCH: 31st annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition (Car Show)
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House for the 31st annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exposition (Car Show). This year’s theme […]