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New Car Destination Fees Are Way Up: Here's Why

New Car Destination Fees Are Way Up: Here's Why

The AIADA reported that if you haven't shopped for a new car lately, you might balk at an item near the bottom of the window sticker: the destination charge. Once a nominal fee of around $500 (see above "sticker" - $92 transportation charge), such charges have ballooned in recent years, reports USA Today. ... Continue reading

Custom Defender 130 is Brilliant in Aston Martin Midnight Blue +VIDEO

Custom Defender 130 is Brilliant in Aston Martin Midnight Blue +VIDEO

Design inspiration for this beautiful custom Defender 130 came from a 2017 Aston Martin DB11. Project Deep Blue is finished in Aston Martin Midnight Blue, an original paint color available for the DB11. ... Continue reading

North America's Recreational Vehicle (RV) Market 2019-2024: Anticipating a CAGR of 7.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

North America's Recreational Vehicle (RV) Market 2019-2024: Anticipating a CAGR of 7.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "North America Recreational Vehicle Market - Growth, Trends, And Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America recreational vehicle market is anticipated to register a CAGR of about 7.02% during the forecast period (2019-2024). Key Highlights As of 201 ... Continue reading

Dodge//SRT Mopar Driver Hagan Powers to Runner-up Finish in NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Dodge//SRT Mopar Driver Hagan Powers to Runner-up Finish in NHRA Sonoma Nationals

*This press release and images are available online at https://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=20953&mid=82 <https://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=20953&mid=82>* <http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=20757&mid=82> *Dodge//SRT Mopar Driver Hagan Powers to Runner-up Finish in NHRA ... Continue reading

Transportation-To-Grid Platform Represents an Estimated $200 Billion Opportunity

Transportation-To-Grid Platform Represents an Estimated $200 Billion Opportunity

According to Navigant, T2G is one of seven Energy Cloud platforms expected to transform the energy sector into a network of a networks, supporting two-way energy flows in which customer choice, clean energy, innovation, orchestration, and agility command a premium. ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Launches New Speed Perks Rewards Program

Advance Auto Parts Launches New Speed Perks Rewards Program

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today launched its new Speed Perks rewards program enabling members to earn rewards faster than any other rewards program in the automotive aftermarket industry ... Continue reading

Assessment of Automotive Retailing in China, 2018-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Assessment of Automotive Retailing in China, 2018-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Assessment of Automotive Retailing in China, 2018" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive retail market in China is likely to undergo a market transformation from experiential service to experience engagement; as well as from a complete sales solution to an intensive sal ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Communication Controller Market by System (EVCC and SECC), Charging Type (Wired and Wireless), Electric Vehicle Type (BEV and PHEV) - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Electric Vehicle Communication Controller Market by System (EVCC and SECC), Charging Type (Wired and Wireless), Electric Vehicle Type (BEV and PHEV) - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Vehicle Communication Controller Market by System (EVCC and SECC), Charging Type (Wired and Wireless), Electric Vehicle Type (BEV and PHEV), Vehicle Type (Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle), Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global ... Continue reading

Global Electric Scooter & Motorcycle Market Review, Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast (2013-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Scooter & Motorcycle Market Review, Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast (2013-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market by Product, by Battery Type, by Voltage, by Technology, by Geography - Global Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Electric scooter and motorcycle market is projected to re ... Continue reading

Global Motor Vehicles Market Report 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motor Vehicles Market Report 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motor Vehicles Global Market Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Motor Vehicles Market Report 2019 provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global motor vehicles market. ... Continue reading

Polaris Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Industry-Leading 2020 Off-Road Lineup

Polaris Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Industry-Leading 2020 Off-Road Lineup

MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, today introduced its 2020 model year lineup, highlighted by the next generation of the all-time best-selling RANGER with the new RANGER 1000 and RANGER CREW 1000; an all-new class of extreme performance side-by-sides with the RZR Pr ... Continue reading

 Polaris Evolves Brand to Reflect Growth and Encourages Consumers to Think Outside

 Polaris Evolves Brand to Reflect Growth and Encourages Consumers to Think Outside

× Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail "Think Outside" reflects Polaris' pioneering approach to advance how consumers work and play outside. (Photo: Polaris)   "Think Outside" reflects Polaris' pioneering approach to advance how consumers work and play outside. ... Continue reading

Polaris RANGER Introduces its First-Ever Texas Edition Utility Side-by-Side

Polaris RANGER Introduces its First-Ever Texas Edition Utility Side-by-Side

MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris RANGER, the industry’s No.1-selling utility side-by-side vehicle, today introduced the 2020 RANGER XP 1000 Texas Edition in both three-seat and CREW models, offering consumers in the Lone Star State even bigger and better features on the industry’s best utility side-by-side. Built on the RANGER ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America Opens Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings at TA Travel Center in Nashville

TravelCenters of America Opens Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings at TA Travel Center in Nashville

WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) , operator of the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA Express® brands, has announced the opening of a Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings® location at the TA-branded travel center located at I-24 South, Exit 48 (111 N. First St.), in Nashville, Tenn. For more ... Continue reading

Volkswagen To Shorten New Car Warranty From 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper To 4 years/50,000 miles And Give Dealer $200 ADV Per Vehicle Starting With 2020 Models

Volkswagen To Shorten New Car Warranty From 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper To 4 years/50,000 miles And Give Dealer $200 ADV Per Vehicle Starting With 2020 Models

Washington DC July 29, 2019; The AIADA reported that Volkswagen will scale back its industry-best 6-year/72,000-mile bumper- to-bumper warranty program to 4 years/50,000 miles, but throw in two years of factory-covered maintenance beginning with its 2020 model-year vehicles, Automotive News has learned. And, reports Au ... Continue reading

Nissan Plans to Cut at Least 10% of Its Global Lineup by Spring 2022

Nissan Plans to Cut at Least 10% of Its Global Lineup by Spring 2022

Nissan faced with evaporating profits, will take the pruning shears to a global lineup that includes more than 60 nameplates across the Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun brands, reports Automotive News. ... Continue reading

Official 2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport Package Introduction

Official 2020 Lexus LX 570 Sport Package Introduction

PLANO, Texas (July 29, 2019) — Lexus is giving buyers of the 2020 LX 570 a new way to express their style with the introduction of the all-new Sport Package. Available on the 3-row model only, the new interior and exterior styling package enhances the LX’s traditional lines with the following updates: Exterior: Exc ... Continue reading

Journalists Recognized At Kiekert-Sponsored Heritage Journalism Awards Program

Journalists Recognized At Kiekert-Sponsored Heritage Journalism Awards Program

More than 20 automotive writers were recognized for outstanding journalism at an Automotive Heritage Awards ceremony during the recent Concours d'Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan. Sponsored by Kiekert AG, the annual journalism awards program recognizes work in a variety of automotive heritage categories, inclu ... Continue reading

Discover NHTSA 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Recall

Discover NHTSA 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Recall

Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations Subject : Head Restraint May Detach Make: Mazda Model: Mazda3 Model Years: 2019 What is a recall?When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safe ... Continue reading

BMW Recall - July 29, 2019: BMW 750i; BMW M5; BMW 850i; BMW X5; BMW X7

BMW Recall - July 29, 2019: BMW 750i; BMW M5; BMW 850i; BMW X5; BMW X7

NHTSA Recall ID Number : 19V513 Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC Subject : High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak MakeModelModel YearsBMW750I2020BMWM52019BMWM850I2019BMWX52019BMWX72019 Home Models » Current Past Compare » 4-Car Compare Rank by Specs Safety Crash Tests/Recalls/Service Bulletins BMW News Ar ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - JULY 29, 2919

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - JULY 29, 2919

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

Discover 2020 Honda Pilot With Black Edition Trim

Discover 2020 Honda Pilot With Black Edition Trim

Jul 29, 2019 - TORRANCE, Calif. New Black Edition adds exclusive exterior and interior styling enhancements Honda Sensing® standard on all trim levels, plus available HondaLink with 4G LTE Wi-Fi, CabinTalk™ and CabinControl™ app Honda i-VTM4® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive available on all trims Fresh from a th ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review - Save The Manuals! by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review - Save The Manuals! by Larry Nutson - It's E15 Approved

The N-brand’s name represents Namyang, Korea, home of Hyundai’s engineering center, as well as Germany’s Nürburgring race course where the vehicle dynamics were fine-tuned. As an aside, the stylized letter “N” also represents a chicane. ... Continue reading

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