News By Topic: Automobile Dealers

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid earns Top Safety Pick award

Jun 1, 2023

The redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, a small SUV, earns a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The requirements are tougher for both the lower-tier Top Safety Pick and higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award in 2023. ... Continue reading

Consumer Report and IIHS Update Reccomended Cars For Teen Drivers

Jun 1, 2023

Families looking for a safe, practical set of wheels for a recent high school graduate or other young driver can choose among 46 used vehicles and 16 new ones on this year’s teen vehicle list from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR). “As parents, we can’t control what happe ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA APRIL 2023 Sales

Jun 1, 2023

Fast-growing Kia America continues its hot streak as the brand posted total May sales of 71,497 units, marking the second-highest monthly sales total in company history and the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. May sales were up 23-percent over the same period last year, with several models pos ... Continue reading

Autotrader Names 10 Best New Cars for Recent College Graduates in 2023

Jun 1, 2023

To help new grads sort out their vehicle choices as they embark upon the journey called "real life," Autotrader, a Cox Automotive company, has named the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates. ... Continue reading

Akio Toyoda's "Choice" Vision Seems To Have Been Bought-off As Toyota Joins Other Offshore Car Makers And Spends $Billions To Qualify For Potential $Trillions Of "Made In USA" Green New Deal "EV Buyer Subsidies" A Deal They Can't Refuse, Will Build US Infrastructure For Toyota BEV and Battery Production

May 31, 2023

Toyota will assemble an all-new, three-row, battery electric SUV at Toyota Kentucky starting in 2025. The company’s first U.S.-assembled BEV will be powered by batteries from Toyota North Carolina. ... Continue reading

Hoosier Built 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Available For Sale This Summer

May 31, 2023

Available in three powertrains with adult-sized third row and ample cargo space Hybrid and Hybrid MAX Powertrains for reduced carbon emissions Powerful Performance with 362-horsepower from the Hybrid MAX system Available tech like Traffic Jam Assist, Head-Up Display and Digital Rearview Mirror PLANO, Texas, May 30, 202 ... Continue reading

JD Power Reports May 2023 New-Vehicle Sales to Surge 15.6% Year Over Year

May 29, 2023

The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for May 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,337,700 units, a 15.6% increase from May 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. May 2023 has 25 selling days, one more than May 2022. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA VEHICLE RECALL SUMMARY May 29, 2023

May 29, 2023

You are receiving this message because you requested to be notified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) if there is a safety recall that may affect your vehicle.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 ... Continue reading

BEV: Nothing Can Kill a Bad Product Faster than Good Advertising.

May 29, 2023

As someone that thinks Battery Electric Vehicles are Bullshit and just a Chinese Plot to take over the Auto Industry I am thrilled with the increased sales EV's are having. The more the merrier I say... And so it will be going for EV's I believe...for years the EV advocates were able to tout their belief in a Fairy-tal ... Continue reading

Nutson' s Auto News Weeky Wrap-up May 21-27, 2023

May 28, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Ford EV Customers To Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers;Ford to Add North American Charging Standard Port in Future EVs

May 26, 2023

Starting early next year, Ford EV customers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, in addition to the over 10,000 DC fast-chargers that are already part of the BlueOval Charge Network. This will give Ford EV customers unprecedented access to fast-charging Mustang Mach-E, F- ... Continue reading

New Car Buying: Leveling The Playing Field: Auto Dealers Getting Cars They NEED To Sell Again

May 25, 2023

The availability of new cars and trucks on dealership lots is bouncing back, and for some brands is stronger than expected. Buyers are finding a bigger selection of models to choose from this spring selling season, in large part because of easing supply-chain woes and more stable factory output. ... Continue reading

Deloitte: Consumer's Next Car Power Choice Is Gasoline Or Hybrid But Definitely NOT Full Battery Electrics (BEV)

May 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2022 -- Key takeaways Continue Reading As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future U.S. intentions, with 69% of U.S. consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle. ... Continue reading

EV Motoring - KBB Says Shopper Interest In Mega-Promoted EV Trails Interest In Hybrids - <i>You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.</i> A.Lincoln, PT Barnum

May 23, 2023

Mid-Week Used and New Auto-News Update

May 23, 2023

Atlanta May 23, 2023; Here Is a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. The clock continues ticking on the debt ceiling debate. ... Continue reading