Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring - Electric Vehicle Technology Overview
Jul 23, 2022
But how, exactly, do electric vehicles work and what are their advantages?Let's start by considering the legacy vehicle technology: the internal combustion engine, or ICE. ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The gap between economy/range is only 7 points (on a 1,000-point scale). The drop in satisfaction with economy/range also has contributed to a one-point decline in overall new-vehicle satisfaction, the first decline since ... Continue reading
TikTok's Top Motors: These are the cars racking up over 10 million views on TikTok
Jul 6, 2022
*The 10 most popular car models on TikTok* Rank Model TikTok views 1 Ford Maverick 10.9bn 2 Ford Mustang 10.7bn 3 Toyota Supra 9.4bn 4 Nissan GT-R 8.4bn 5 Honda Civic 4.1bn 5 Chevrolet Camaro 4.1bn 7 Range Rover 3.4bn 8 Subaru WRX 2.1bn 8 Volkswagen Passat 2.1bn 10 Lamborghini Huracan 2.0bn The most viewed car on TikTo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales
Jul 1, 2022
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 -- U.S. total sales decline 16%; retail sales down 24% Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 95% versus same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Compass rise 54% over same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Grand Cherokee rise 12% over same quarter last ye ... Continue reading
NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) April 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names 2022 Winners of 20th Annual Best Resale Value Awards
Feb 28, 2022
ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2022 -- So many items have become more expensive to purchase over the last few years due to pandemic-influenced supply-chain issues, including new vehicles. ... Continue reading
Complete List Of IIHS 2022 Models Awarded Top Safety Picks +VIDEO
Feb 24, 2022
Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award, and another 36 earn the Top Safety Pick designation. February 24, 2022 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is recognizing 65 models with the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award, as improved headlight offerings boost more vehicles into the top tier. ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY February 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
See if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall which may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left uncorrected, a safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
"American" Auto Brands Play No Part In Consumer Reports Top 10 Brand Rankings
Feb 18, 2022
Domestic brands failed to break the top 10 in Consumer Reports’ 2022 Brand Report Card. The Detroit Free Press reports that Subaru took the top spot, followed by Mazda, BMW, Honda, Lexus, Audi, Porsche, Mini, Toyota, and Infiniti. ... Continue reading
AIADA Reports Eighty Percent of New Car Buyers Paid Over MSRP in January
Feb 17, 2022
The AIADA online reported that Edmunds said that a staggering 82.2 percent of new cars sold in January went for more than MSRP, which is a new record. The average new-car buyer in January spent $728 more than MSRP on their purchase, but that average varied widely by brand. ... Continue reading
Plug-In and Gas Hybrids Top GreenerCars’ 2022 Ratings as Automakers Shift to Larger EVs
Feb 15, 2022
Washington, DC February 15, 2022; All-electric vehicles (EVs) now account for fewer of the dozen greenest cars available, partly because of a shift toward larger and heavier EVs that are less environmentally friendly, according to this year’s GreenerCars ratings, released today by the American Council for an Energy-E ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2022
ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2022 -- When it comes to the leading automotive brands, the list of who's hot and who's not has significantly changed, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ Report for Q4 2021. ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2022
Korean auto brands Kia, Genesis and Hyundai earn three of the top four rankings in the newly redesigned J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. Buick and Toyota also make the list of the brands with the fewest reported problems after three years of ownership. ... Continue reading
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