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EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

WESTLAKE, Texas--Solera Holdings, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs. The comparative study considered aggregate international analy ... Continue reading

2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line Review By David Colman

2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL R-Line Review By David Colman

So much to love, but it’s got issues. Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL In touting their all-encompassing welfare net called IQ DRIVE, VW's Arteon website invites you to "Discover the confidence and peace of mind that comes with driver assistance technology that helps enhance ... Continue reading

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

One criticism I have with many EVs is that they try too hard to be different. ... Continue reading

RWD Awful In The Snow Then, Worse Now, Yet Returning For An EV Encore (Must Be Cheaper To Build)

RWD Awful In The Snow Then, Worse Now, Yet Returning For An EV Encore (Must Be Cheaper To Build)

I was a RWD Volvo (544, 164, 240, 940) Guy and BMW 3 Series owner with RWD which was even as inept as the Volvo's in the snow. In a coating of snow or slush every one of the listed vehicles provided me with no traction, skidding here and there, every red light and stop sign was an adventure, so much so that my RWD fami ... Continue reading

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A car guy's most important Stop On The Digital Mother Road. The Auto Channel provides focused easy to understand, easy to read helpful and fun automotive content. ... Continue reading

OVERCHARGED EXPECTATIONS: UNMASKING THE TRUE COSTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

OVERCHARGED EXPECTATIONS: UNMASKING THE TRUE COSTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

By Kenneth Schrupp Special to The Auto Channel The Center Square The complete costs of ... Continue reading

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

Latest Auto News Friom GlobalData October 26, 2023

VW Group’s strategy for a more efficient and sustainable business Sets out core strategic elements of its electric vehicle plans as well as vertical integration and sustainable mobility ... Continue reading

Most Consumers Not Embracing Robotaxis in Their Community

Most Consumers Not Embracing Robotaxis in Their Community

TROY, Mich.--Consumers are not comfortable with the testing and deployment of robotaxis1 on their city streets, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Robotaxi Experience Study,SM released today. The study provides the first consumer feedback from robotaxi riders and those who have interacted with robotaxis (non-ri ... Continue reading

EVs and Digital Used Car Dealers Are Only Made On Wall Street

EVs and Digital Used Car Dealers Are Only Made On Wall Street

You can't find any EV or Used Car Lot news without a salivating focus on Tesla's stock price and how other car companies building EV's will see their stock value soar, that is until the dealers report the unsold inventory sitting on dealerships lots across the U.S. and every car maker goes into the digital used car biz ... Continue reading

2023 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2023 version of VW's all electric ID.4 has reduced its sticker price outfitting it with a slightly smaller battery pack, and at the same time added an upgraded navigation tool that will plot charging stops for long trips and a filter that locates fast charging facilities because this edition can take 170 kW input c ... Continue reading

Automotive News Updates From GlobalData October 16, 2023

Automotive News Updates From GlobalData October 16, 2023

GD Korea forecast, Japan’s BEV challenge, Thai electrification – the week Our weekly review of Analysis and News ... Continue reading

Latest Official EV Welfare For Rich People From Your Friends and Neighbors

Latest Official EV Welfare For Rich People From Your Friends and Neighbors

October 6, 2023 Starting in January Inflation Reduction Act Provision Will Allow Consumers to Transfer Credit to Car Dealer, Reducing Purchase Price of New and Previously Owned Clean Vehicles at Time of SaleWASHINGTON – As part of Bidenomics and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S ... Continue reading

Rugged GEOLANDAR® Tires Highlight Yokohama Tire’s Fall Rebate

Rugged GEOLANDAR® Tires Highlight Yokohama Tire’s Fall Rebate

A huge variety of rugged GEOLANDAR® tires and road-hugging winter tires are featured in Yokohama Tire’s annual fall rebate promotion, which runs through October 31. ... Continue reading

JD Power Report - Are Mass Market Buyers Being Priced Out of EVs?

JD Power Report - Are Mass Market Buyers Being Priced Out of EVs?

Key Findings Premium EVs Far More Affordable than Mass Market EVs, on Relative Basis: The extra cost that premium automobile buyers are paying to own an electric vehicle (EV) vs. a comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle is significantly lower than that paid by mass market buyers. ... Continue reading

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Reveal

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Reveal

Volkswagen is presenting the all-new Tiguan and with it the third generation of the best seller. The Tiguan is one of the most successful Volkswagen models in the world today. ... Continue reading

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