EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried
Nov 21, 2024
“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading
These are the top car brands causing headaches for American consumers
Nov 14, 2024
The cars, trucks, and brands that make Americans the most angry. ... Continue reading
IN-DEPTH NHTSA RECALLS - November 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
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
Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline (E15 - 15% Ethanol)
Oct 30, 2024
Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline Turn About is Fair Play as Ethanol Industry Zings the Oil Industry with Brilliant Branding Strategy By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY DETAILED RECALL SUMMARY - October 27, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
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
Stellantis, Toyota and Honda Buck Auto Market Stabilization Trend
Oct 21, 2024
Good morning, Today, Cars.com released its September Industry Insights Report that showcased overall stability through the mark but highlighted the brand specific trends affecting consumers interested in some of the most popular models. The market is seeing a shift as Stellantis is cutting prices while Toyota and Honda ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY AND DETAILS - October 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
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
RWD Awful In The Snow Then, Worse Now, Yet Returning For An EV Encore (Must Be Cheaper To Build)
Sep 25, 2024
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
Sep 18, 2024
Over the past 27 years millions of vehicle shoppers have used The Auto Channel ... Continue reading
IIHS Report: Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems
Sep 17, 2024
Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “These results are a good reminder of the way people learn,” said IIHS President ... Continue reading
A Message To Car Maker PR Execs; HELP (Before We All Go Buh-Bye)
Sep 13, 2024
When comparing the public relations budget to the marketing budget the PR budget is not "chump change", but Foresight Research calls it a marketing "best buy" Foresight Research has been measuring marketing communications for much more than a decade. Of all the communications channel levers that an auto manufacturer ca ... Continue reading
North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Unveils “Best of 2025” List
Sep 13, 2024
Ten cars, five trucks and ten utility vehicles will advance to finalist round of the prestigious awards process DETROIT, September 13, 2024 – Twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” by the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) Awards organization and will move on to ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' List of Used Car Suggestions
Aug 27, 2024
New Cars Cost Too Much? Consumer Reports Offers Top Ten Used Model Picks At a time when average new-vehicle prices near $50,000 are pushing more shoppers to consider the used market, Consumer Reports is releasing brand reliability ratings and ... Continue reading
Tips to Take Care of Your EV Battery During Summer Weather
Aug 27, 2024
MARKHAM, Ontario--Summer’s soaring temperatures, can pose certain challenges for electric vehicles (EVs) like the VinFast VF 8. Therefore, it's crucial for owners to understand how to properly care for the battery, especially in the face of extreme heat. ... Continue reading
Monterrey Mexico site for new North American heavy-duty Volvo truck plant
Aug 23, 2024
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 23, 2024 -- The Volvo Group will build its new Mexican heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Monterrey. ... Continue reading
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