JD Power Report - Are Mass Market Buyers Being Priced Out of EVs?
Oct 1, 2023
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
2023 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL DETROIT AUTO SHOW
Sep 29, 2023
She Ain’t What She Used to Be! By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell TheAutoChannel’s Detroit Team The handwringing and consternation among fellow journalists and hangers-on were nearly palpable during the media preview day and for a few days thereafter. “She ain’t what she used to be,” was the refrain. ... Continue reading
Ford Pauses $3.5 bln Battery Plant in Michigan - Why? UAW Or EV Bottom Line Or CCP Connections?
Sep 26, 2023
Ford has paused work on a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, citing (Choose One Two Or Three) concerns about ability to competitively operate the plant (UAW Fault?), Big Losses On EV's (Management Fault?), US Congress Chinese Partner Connections (Emperors New Clothes Thinking Fault) ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY September 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled - BMW, Lincoln, Ford, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Nissan, Volkswagen, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, RV's, Motorcycles. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number For Each Recall 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 the VIN Look-up ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2023
Get a tax credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles purchased in or after 2023! Get a credit of up to $4,000 for used vehicles purchased from a dealer for $25,000 or less! The amount equals 30% of purchased price, with a maximum credit of $4,000. Other requirements apply. ... Continue reading
Dodge muscle cars once again top HLDI’s list of most-stolen vehicles
Sep 5, 2023
Arlington VA September 4, 2023; Two Dodge muscle cars, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI, once again top the Highway Loss Data Institute’s list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Meanwhile, a viral trend targeting Hyundai-Kia vehicles propelled four Kia models into the top 20. ... Continue reading
Official Weekly NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary Sepember 4, 2023
Sep 4, 2023
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
Automobile Study 2022-23 Do You Get No Satisfaction?, Thanks Mick
Aug 22, 2023
Following last year’s dip, customer satisfaction with automobiles improves 3% to a score of 79 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Automobile Study 2022-23. Luxury vehicles continue to outpace their mass-market counterparts, but the gap is shrinking, as the latter increases 3% ... Continue reading
Truthful Information From IIHS: Safer Cars and Trucks: A guide for new and used vehicle buyers
Aug 11, 2023
IIHS: Whether you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, here are key things to consider: Size and weight Smaller, lighter vehicles generally offer less protection than larger, heavier ones. There is less structure to absorb crash energy. ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2023
2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card to help challenges of buying a vehicle that easily and safely accommodates 3 car seats for their growing family. ... Continue reading
Ford Raises Profit Outlook Despite $4.5 Billion EV Loss
Jul 31, 2023
Ford is lifting its guidance range for full-year 2023 consolidated adjusted EBIT to between $11 billion and $12 billion. Likewise, the company is raising its expectations for full-year adjusted free cash flow to between $6.5 billion and $7 billion, with capital expenditures of between $8 billion and $9 billion. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up July 23-29, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
* The sleeping giant is awakening! Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and r ... Continue reading
New EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage Guidance Developed by Global Automakers and Suppliers
Jul 26, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2023 -- In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, today at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Ele ... Continue reading
Table of Contents Automotive News Archives
Jul 17, 2023
No Search Engine Required - One Million pages of auto news and information accessed without a search engine and any SERP errors. ... Continue reading
The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone
Jul 16, 2023
(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading
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