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Fuel-efficient, hybrid, and all-electric powertrains are the name of the game. And the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show has them in spades.

2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Points to An Electric Future

September 13, 2019September 8, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi, Auto Show, BMW, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lambourghini, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen

As the world’s largest auto show, the 2019 International Motor Show or 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA)—whatever

Industry legend Lee Iacocca dies, as the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed signals a new type of car show. Survey says: new vehicle sales are down, prices up.

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Auto Industry News: Lee Iacocca Dies at 94, 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed Shows New Direction for Car Shows, as New Vehicle Sales Drop Again

July 8, 2019April 19, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments 2020 Land Rover Defender, Auto Sales, Auto Shows, Chrysler, Ford, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford Ranger Raptor, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Honda, Lee Iacocca

As auto industry legend Lee Iacocca dies at age 94, the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed marks a new direction

The 2019 Geneva Motor Show promises 150 world and European debuts.

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The 2019 Geneva Motor Show Will Be Electrifying

March 4, 2019February 19, 2019 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, 2019 Geneva Motor Show, 2020 Porsche 911, 2020 Toyota Supra, 208 supermini, AMG A45, Arcfox, Aston Martin, Audi, Audi Q4 e-tron, Auto Events, Auto Show, Auto Show Season, BMW, BMW 3 Series, Bugatti, Citroen, Concept EQV, Geneva, Geneva International Motor Show, Geneva Motor Show, Ginetta, Hispano Suiza, Honda, Honda Urban EV, Hypercars, Lagonda, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Huracan Evo, Lexus, mazda, Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition, Mazda3, McLaren 720S Spider, Mercedes, Mercedes AMG A45, Mercedes V-Class, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept, Pagani Automobili, Peugeot, Pininfarina, Polestar, Porsche, Porsche 911, SEAT, Supercars, Toyota Supra, Volkswagen, VW, VW Passat

As the global auto show season continues to chug along, action heads to Switzerland this week for the 2019 Geneva

The 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon certainly did not disappoint. From smile-inducing to absolutely jaw-dropping here are some of our favorite builds from the show.

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2019 Tokyo Auto Salon Reports Record Hype

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 2019 TAS, 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon, DAMD, Ferrari, Garage Active, Honda, Hoonitruck, Jimny, Ken Block, Liberty Walk, Nihon Automobile College, Nissan Juke, Nissan Skyline, S660, S660 Modulo Neo Classic, Shibita R31, Skyline, Suzuki Jimny, TAS, Tokyo Auto Salon

For those underwhelmed by the recent Detroit Auto Show (and rightfully so), the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon certainly did not

Ford and Volkswagen are in advanced negotiations over a new joint venture.

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Auto Industry News: F-Series Sales See Slight Drop, Ford and Volkswagen Talk Future Plans, and 2019 F1 Rules Cause Grumblings in the Paddock

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Challenger GT, F-Series Sales, F1 New Rules, Ford, Ford F-Series, Ford-VW Merger, Formula 1, Honda, Honda Enthusiasts, Sport Compact, Volkswagen, VTEC Autumn Speed Festival

As 2019 barrel towards us, so do the promises of change. Ford’s truck competitors step up to play ball and

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Think Smaller: 2019 Midsize Truck Rundown

December 1, 2018November 28, 2018 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 2019 Ford Ranger, 2019 Toyota Tacoma, Chevy ZR2, Colorado, Colorado ZR2, Ford, Ford Ranger, Ford Trucks, Frontier, GMC, GMC Canyon, Honda, Honda Ridgeline, Midsize Truck, Midsize Trucks, Nissan Frontier, Off Road, Rigid Industries, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, TRD Pro, Truck, Trucks, ZR2, ZR2 Bison

It’s true the Ford F-150 is America’s darling, with 40+ years in the #1 spot. And the other two prominent

The new Honda Open Air Concept debuted at SEMA 2018.

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Auto Industry News: SEMA News Roundup, Wrangler Pickup, Honda Open Air Concept, & Huge Addition For Sentinel

November 5, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, 2018 SEMA Show, Brock Heger, Driven Performance Brands, FCA, Holley Performance, Honda, Honda Open Air, Honda Pioneer, Honda Ridgeline, Jeep, Jeep Truck, Kevin Harvick, LA Auto Show, NASCAR, SEMA, SEMA 2018, SEMA Builds, SEMA Show, Sentinel, SxS, Wrangler Pickup

Consider this week’s Auto Industry News an incentive to try new things. Our SEMA News roundup highlights some of the

Last week was the 2018 Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Off-road enthusiasts came out in full force to see what’s new in the world of trailblazing and the products to get you through parts unknown.

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Auto Industry News: 2018 Off-Road Expo Thrills Enthusiasts, Specs Emerge for the 2019 Ford Ranger, Honda Bets Big on GM Cruise, & Cadillac Goes Autonomous

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Off-Road Expo, 2019 Ford Ranger, Autonomous Cars, Cadillac, Cadillac Super Cruise, Chase Elliot, Cruise, Denny Hamlin, Ford, General Tire, GM, Honda, Jimmie Johnson, Lucas Oil, ProComp, Rubicon Express, SCORE Baja 1000, Self-Driving Cars, Smittybilt, Tesla

This week we’re recapping celebrations—enthusiasts kicked up plenty of dust at the 2018 Off-Road Expo in California. And speaking of

Elon Musk makes a comical face as he contemplates the answer to a question.

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Auto Industry News: Musk Steps Down, Honda Recalls Millions, Ford Looks Forward, & Hennessey Goliath is Exactly What It Sounds Like

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Ash Sutton, Autonomous Cars, Elon Musk, F-Vision, Ford, Hailie Deegan, Hennessey Goliath, Honda, NASCAR, NHTSA, Recalls, SEC, Self-Driving Cars, Semi Trucks, Takata, Tesla

This week’s Auto Industry News talks self-driving trucks, massive safety recalls, and the current status on everybody’s favorite, friendly, neighborhood