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More than 100 U.S. lawmakers urge Pelosi to back union EV tax credit

More than 100 U.S. lawmakers urge Pelosi to back union EV tax credit

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 Reuters reported that more than 100 U.S. House lawmakers on Tuesday urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to keep a $4,500 tax credit incentive for union-built electric vehicles (EV) in a massive spending bill. In a letter seen by Reuters, 107 Democrats urged Pelosi to retain the credit supported by the United ... Continue reading

Museum displays 1934 Ford stolen by John Dillinger from Sheriff Lillian Holley; car owner to host Meet and Greet

Museum displays 1934 Ford stolen by John Dillinger from Sheriff Lillian Holley; car owner to host Meet and Greet

October 12, 2021 [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated] Museum displays 1934 Ford stolen by John Dillinger from Sheriff Lillian Holley; car owner to host Meet and Greet Special exhibit to include an array of other artifacts relating to Dillinger's infamous crime spree (AUBURN, IN) - The Auburn Cord ... Continue reading

Hyundai News: 2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition Hits Dealerships

Hyundai News: 2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition Hits Dealerships

Sonata N Line Night Edition Features Black Exterior Accents and Upgrades Limited Availability with Only 1,000 Produced for the U.S. Market FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 – The limited-production Hyundai Sonata N Line Night Edition, that debuted in the Paramount Pictures’ action film “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe ... Continue reading

Europe EV News: Italvolt and ABB announce partnership agreement as a key step in delivering Italian gigafactory

Europe EV News: Italvolt and ABB announce partnership agreement as a key step in delivering Italian gigafactory

partnership with ABB which is a key step for the EV battery market and for manufacturers in the EU and globally. ... Continue reading

NICB Releases Annual 'Hot Wheels' Report: America's Top Ten Most Stolen Vehicles

NICB Releases Annual 'Hot Wheels' Report: America's Top Ten Most Stolen Vehicles

DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 12, 2021 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report identifying the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States in 2020. ... Continue reading

YourMechanic.com Signs Multi-Year Agreement with ExxonMobil for Mobile Automotive Service and Car Care

YourMechanic.com Signs Multi-Year Agreement with ExxonMobil for Mobile Automotive Service and Car Care

SPRING, Texas--YourMechanic.com delivering auto care to customers in over 3,000 U.S. cities nationwide, has signed a multi-year agreement with ExxonMobil to provide car owners an exciting, innovative way to order Mobil 1™ oil changes to their home driveways or business parking lots. “This new agreement is one part ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Sorento Review By Larry Nutson

2021 Kia Sorento Review By Larry Nutson

The first quarter of 2021 is behind us as we all continue to move slowly through the pandemic tunnel with us now seeing some light at its end. Auto industry sales have been slowed a bunch over the last year but things are now opening up. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Trail V6 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Trail V6 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

It is hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that the 4Runner is almost 40 years old! It doesn't seem like it but it was a long time ago. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi News: All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Honored as 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner

Mitsubishi News: All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Honored as 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that its all-new flagship crossover SUV, the 2022 Outlander, has been named a Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner for 2021. ... Continue reading

Haartz Corporation Participates in Detroit 4Fest

Haartz Corporation Participates in Detroit 4Fest

Detroit (October 7, 2021) – The Haartz Corporation, a leading supplier of convertible softtop material, participated in the Detroit 4Fest in Holly, Michigan. Taking place on and around the Holly Oaks ORV Park, the exhibition offered the opportunity to take vehicles offroad on the park’s dirt and sandhills, as well ... Continue reading

GO, Car Subscription Launches Service in Additional Cities

GO, Car Subscription Launches Service in Additional Cities

GO, a first-of-its-kind car subscription startup, announced today that they are now available to customers in more metro areas, as the company continues to grow its fleet and expand service nationally. Distinct from traditional auto lease and finance, GO’s model offers subscribers a simple and affordable alternative. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Weekly Summary October 11, 2021

NHTSA RECALLS - Weekly Summary October 11, 2021

The Auto Channel is publishing this official NHTSA Recall Summary because your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Best Practices for Selling More Cars with a Digital Showroom

Best Practices for Selling More Cars with a Digital Showroom

If there’s something positive that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's accelerated digital revolution. The pandemic forced retailers to adopt a new way of doing things, especially how they market and sell products. ... Continue reading