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Vehicle Owners Express Lower Satisfaction with Aftermarket Service Providers, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Owners Express Lower Satisfaction with Aftermarket Service Providers, J.D. Power Finds

Customer satisfaction is lower for the performance of the service advisor, specifically noting increased wait times, and fewer advisors providing helpful advice. There is also lower satisfaction with service advisor courtesy. A detailed look at the drivers of satisfaction in each segment reveals that satisfaction with ... Continue reading

KIA April 2023 Sales - HOT!

KIA April 2023 Sales - HOT!

Kia America’s sales and market share growth continued with April delivering the brand’s ninth consecutive year-over-year monthly sales increase with 68,205 units sold, a 15.5 -percent increase over the same period last year. Sales of Kia’s electrified offerings, which totaled 11,798 units, were up 74-percent over ... Continue reading

Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub Coalition Submits Application for DOE Funding

Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub Coalition Submits Application for DOE Funding

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 2, 2023 -- The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub coalition (GLCH) has submitted a full application for federal funding from the $8 billion U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program to support the creation of regional clean hydrogen hubs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Continue Reading GLC ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports April Sales Results

Mazda Reports April Sales Results

May 2, 2023 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total April sales of 32,351 vehicles, an increase of 7.5 percent compared to April 2022. Year-to-date sales totaled 120,735 vehicles; an increase of 7.5 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

KIA TELLURIDE SUV AWARDED "BEST MID-SIZE 3-ROW SUV"

KIA TELLURIDE SUV AWARDED "BEST MID-SIZE 3-ROW SUV"

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2023 -- The 2023 Kia Telluride has been named ... Continue reading

GM Shutters Domestic Production Of Chevrolet Bolt EV, Exits "Electric Car" Production, Does The Old Switcheroo

GM Shutters Domestic Production Of Chevrolet Bolt EV, Exits "Electric Car" Production, Does The Old Switcheroo

WASHINGTON, April 25 David Shepardson and Ben Klayman reporting for Reuters reported that General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will end production of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle later this year as its shifts zero-emission production to trucks and SUVs built on a new battery platform. "We have progressed so far ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 CARNIVAL MPV PRICING

KIA ANNOUNCES 2024 CARNIVAL MPV PRICING

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2023 -- The 2024 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor packaging changes. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger and cargo volume, and practical convenience features also make it uniquely positioned to compete against thr ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 1, 2023

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 1, 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.Ford Bronco Recall, Subaru Imprezza recall. ... Continue reading

CAR SPACE Secures Seven-Figure Investment and Partnership with HyperNFT to Showcase Exotic Hypercars in Private Office and Social Club Locations

CAR SPACE Secures Seven-Figure Investment and Partnership with HyperNFT to Showcase Exotic Hypercars in Private Office and Social Club Locations

RALEIGH, N.C. , April 27, 2023 -- Car Space, a premier luxury coworking space and private social club, announced today that it has closed a $1.5 million seed capital raise to launch Car Space Raleigh and begin development of Car Space Charlotte and Car Space Charleston. The investment is led by California-based HyperNF ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News WrapUp Week Ending April 29, 2023

"The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy to digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Names 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners

Kelley Blue Book Names 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners

smart car shoppers also should consider the long view and factor in a vehicle's total cost of ownership. Ongoing costs like fuel, maintenance, insurance and even vehicle depreciation can vary greatly from one model to the next. ... Continue reading

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply WASHINGTON (April 28, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with ... Continue reading

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

THIS SUNDAY: It's Back! 30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 30 at Half Moon Bay Airport!

We're back! After all, like in the classic oldie, "a dream goes on forever". This year’s spectacular show will be held on Sunday, April 30, a one-day mega-show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport's Eddie Andreini Field, located in the picturesque seaside town of Half Moon Bay, CA about 20 miles sout ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

2023 Honda Accord Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

April 28, 2023 — TORRANCE, Calif. Accord scores top ratings in all evaluated categories All-new model receives highest possible “SUPERIOR” in the daytime vehicle-to-pedestrain front crash prevention rating Six Honda models now rated 2023 TSP or better The all-new 2023 Honda Accord has earned the Insurance Institu ... Continue reading

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