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Petersen Museum Streaming Free Vault Tours 3.24.2020
The world renown Petersen Automotive Museum is not letting the coronavirus disrupt the desires of enthusiasts who would normally visit their collection. While physically close, beginning Wednesday, the museum will live stream their collections. While the tours will be free, a donation is suggested to help support the museum and the staff that are working on the… Read More
Automakers to Lend Expertise for Ventilator Production 3.24.2020
Ford, General Motors, and Tesla are all talking with the Federal Government about trying to increase the availability of badly needed ventilators to combat the Coronavirus. However, this does not mean trying to re-engineer an idle auto assembly plant for such a task. That would take many months at the least. Rather the automakers want to assist other companies… Read More
Which Volkswagen Are You? VW Matches Best Models For Each Zodiac Sign 3.23.2020
A car is not just a means of transportation – it also offers clues to your personality, lifestyle and character traits. And, with so many great vehicles to choose from it can be hard to find the perfect match. To explore these cosmic connections from a different angle, Volkswagen's News Department, perhaps with a little teleworking time on their hands, have… Read More
2021 Kia Sorento Follows Telluride Path 3.20.2020
Thursday night, Kia took the global wraps off of it’s redesigned Sorento midsize crossover. Not unexpectedly, styling of the 4th-gen model follows down the brawny and angular path already so successfully blazed by big brother Telluride. Riding on a new middle weight chassis, it is visually larger than before, although most exterior dimensions grow only slightly.… Read More
Government Defines Auto Repair Services as Essential During Emergency Closures 3.20.2020
The effects of the Coronavirus outbreak continue to have a huge impact on the auto industry. Most, if not all car manufacturing has been suspended in the U.S. out of concern for the health of factory workers, and many states are shutting down vehicle sales businesses, but vehicle owners need not worry about getting maintenance and repairs on their exiating… Read More
Latest Ram Special Edition Targets The Great Southwest! 3.19.2020
Ram is clearly not letting the COVID-19 virus put the brakes on it’s record setting roll. To help keep that momentum, they have unveiled yet another high content half-ton version, the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition. Clearly aimed at the largest truck buying region in the country, it brings together a number of popular packages. Outside, the Laramie… Read More
Peterson Auto Museum Goes Virtual During Coronavirus Closure 3.19.2020
For enthusiasts looking for digital entertainment while practicing social distancing, the Petersen Automotive Museum will stream Vault tours during its temporary closure. Led by Collection Manager Dana Williamson, the hour-long digital tour provides rare access to never-before-seen race cars, movie cars and culturally significant vehicles from the Vault. … Read More
Hyundai Reveals New Elantra and Elantra Hybrid Models 3.18.2020
Hyundai officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models in West Hollywood yesterday with a special event broadcast around the world. The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay… Read More
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Tesla Delivers First Model Y Ahead of Schedule 3.17.2020
Tesla announced Monday that they have begun deliveries of the compact Model Y hatchback-utility ahead of schedule. Deliveries were originally suppose to start in the fall, The Tesla assembly plant in California has so far remained open in the face of the coronavirus.
Big Three U.S. Automakers Join UAW in Coronavirus Task Force 3.17.2020
The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) announced they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies. In a joint statement, the leaders of GM, Ford and FCA said, “This is a fluid and unprecedented situation,… Read More