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Consumer Spending on New Vehicles Sets Q1 Record; March Total New-Vehicle Sales Pace Increases

Consumer Spending on New Vehicles Sets Q1 Record; March Total New-Vehicle Sales Pace Increases

March 23, 2023; Total new-vehicle sales for March 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,330,700 units, a 6.2% increase from March 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. March 2023 has the same number of selling days as March 2022. ... Continue reading

Richmond Auction Sells Antique Orange Crush Sign for Record Breaking $189,750

Richmond Auction Sells Antique Orange Crush Sign for Record Breaking $189,750

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 23, 2023 -- A new world record was set at Richmond Auctions on February 17, 2023, when an Orange Crush neon sign (circa 1950's) sold for $189,750, making it the most a soda sign has ever brought at auction. Richmond Auctions is now the first auction house to sell a soda sign for over $100k, brea ... Continue reading

Plugless EV: Charge Your Toyota EV As You Drive - Ah So Now Electric Vehicles Make Some Sense

Plugless EV: Charge Your Toyota EV As You Drive - Ah So Now Electric Vehicles Make Some Sense

The agreement follows a successful comprehensive technology evaluation conducted at Electreon’s headquarters in Beit Yanai, Israel in which technical teams from TOYOTA and DENSO participated. ... Continue reading

2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Yes it's a luxury car and it's great The triumvirate of Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia build some fine cars. I think the G90 is the crowning glory of the Korean company, Hyundai Motor Group, on this side of the Pacific. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group's Climate Policy Pushback Despite Paris Pledge

Volvo Group's Climate Policy Pushback Despite Paris Pledge

New analysis released in advance of the company’s investor meeting shows how the truck maker is fighting climate regulations in major markets. ... Continue reading

Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on National Agriculture Day

Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on National Agriculture Day

I'm grateful for the farmers, ranchers, and laborers who work tirelessly to produce the food, fuel and fiber that powers our Nation's economy. The agricultural community is the backbone of this country, and remains a vital partner in EPA's mission to ensure clean air and clean water for all. We know that farmers, ranch ... Continue reading

Tips for Choosing the Best Off-Roading Wheels

Tips for Choosing the Best Off-Roading Wheels

Car manufacturers sometimes usually make their vehicles as versatile as possible to appeal to more people. Unfortunately, that also means quite basic builds that fail to impress true off-roading fans. ... Continue reading

Enjoy The Drive: Arizona Road Trip Review In A 2023 Toyota RAV4 - By Steve Purdy

Enjoy The Drive: Arizona Road Trip Review In A 2023 Toyota RAV4 - By Steve Purdy

Based on review consensus, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 continues the tradition, with a cargo-friendly interior, an attractive base price, and sensible road manners. The SUV is a pleasant ride, with a roomy and easy-to-live-with interior and plenty of utility. It can handle well and brake efficiently, and comes with numerous d ... Continue reading

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline - aka E15

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline - aka E15

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

Ethanol to Make Case With Biden - Huh?

Ethanol to Make Case With Biden - Huh?

The clock is ticking before the illusion of electric ends the ethanol dream forever ... Continue reading

Sixth Generation Camaro Bows Out, Chevrolet Announces Final Collector’s Edition

Sixth Generation Camaro Bows Out, Chevrolet Announces Final Collector’s Edition

Available in coupe and soft-top convertible variants, this latest generation Camaro is known for supreme athleticism and composure. Magnetic Ride Control became available on the Camaro SS in the sixth generation and track-focused 1LE packages proliferated through all levels of the lineup for the first time. ... Continue reading

U.S. Most Popular Car Projections 2023

U.S. Most Popular Car Projections 2023

By Guest on March 16, 2023 The United States is a world-leading car manufacturer, home to some of the most loved and recognizable brands, producing over 9.1 million vehicles a year. The country’s $82 billion automotive industry has also created a nation of car lovers. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

This Volvo and I didn't get off on the right foot together. ... Continue reading