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New Vehicle Inventory Falls, Prices Rise According to Cloud Theory's Q2 "On the Horizon" Report

New Vehicle Inventory Falls, Prices Rise According to Cloud Theory's Q2 "On the Horizon" Report

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2025 -- Pull-ahead demand in Q2 2025 pushed new vehicle sales to a monthly average of 1.17 million, up from 1.08 million in Q1 2025, according to automotive data analytics firm Cloud Theory. However, as vehicle inventory shrinks and prices rise, the automotive industry could be in for a cha ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid -Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid -Review by David Colman +VIDEO

This model is based on a modified TNGA-K platform, and tariff watchers will be interested to learn it's assembled at Toyota's new manufacturing facility in Princeton, Indiana. ... Continue reading

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts

Jalopnik Gets Slopnik on Ethanol Facts

Egregiously Sloppy Commentary on Ethanol is Inexcusable ... Continue reading

Car Rental Business, What You Should Know, And How To Start

Car Rental Business, What You Should Know, And How To Start

Establishing a car rental service allows you to meet the ever-growing demand for flexible mobility. ... Continue reading

2026 Kia EV5 set to arrive in Canada Spring

2026 Kia EV5 set to arrive in Canada Spring

The EV5 is exclusive to Canada for the North American market One of three all-new EV vehicles to arrive in 2026 Produced at the Kia Gwangju plant in South Korea for the Canadian market Expected to arrive in spring 2026 Kia Canada announces the arrival timing of one of three all-new electric vehicles coming to market ne ... Continue reading

Toyota Provides $600,000 for Texas Flood Relief

Toyota Provides $600,000 for Texas Flood Relief

flash floods in Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country over the July 4th weekend. The group's relief efforts include donations to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country's Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, along with matching contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism. ... Continue reading

LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP EXPANDS PRODUCT LINE WITH PRECISION-CRAFTED KNIVES FOR OUTDOOR AND EVERYDAY CARRY ENTHUSIASTS

LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP EXPANDS PRODUCT LINE WITH PRECISION-CRAFTED KNIVES FOR OUTDOOR AND EVERYDAY CARRY ENTHUSIASTS

Leatherman Tool Group (Leatherman) enters a new defining category with the launch of its bold, new 2025 knife collection. Balancing rugged performance and minimalist aesthetics, the Leatherman Knife Collection features five models: a trio of fixed blades and two compact folders. ... Continue reading

SunCar and XPeng Enter a New Stage of Cooperation with the Launch of XPeng's G7 Model, Delivering Fully Intelligent Car Insurance to Drivers

SunCar and XPeng Enter a New Stage of Cooperation with the Launch of XPeng's G7 Model, Delivering Fully Intelligent Car Insurance to Drivers

SunCar has had a comprehensive partnership with XPeng since October 2022. At the end of 2023, SunCar upgraded its Anji Cloud Service Center with new service capabilities to provide XPeng car owners with more detailed and customized auto insurance services. ... Continue reading

Garmin smartwatches add turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps

Garmin smartwatches add turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps

Google Maps app arrives to the Connect IQ Store, providing directions on the wrist OLATHE, Kan., July 8, 2025 -- Garmin today announced the Google Maps app is now available for free in the Connect IQ™ Store, providing simple, turn-by-turn directions on compatible Garmin smartwatches, including select Venu®, Forerunn ... Continue reading

Garmin launches the Force Current kayak trolling motor with unrivaled maneuverability

Garmin launches the Force Current kayak trolling motor with unrivaled maneuverability

Industry's first hands-free kayak propulsion system allows anglers to focus on fishing OLATHE, Kan., July 8, 2025 -- Garmin today announced Force® Current—a trolling motor that redefines kayak fishing with a first-of-its-kind hands-free wireless throttle and steering control system. This all-in-one solution allows a ... Continue reading

Chrysler Historic Vehicles, Stow 'n Go Challenge and Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell Set to Celebrate Chrysler Century of Innovation at Carlisle Chrysler Nationals Car Show

Chrysler Historic Vehicles, Stow 'n Go Challenge and Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell Set to Celebrate Chrysler Century of Innovation at Carlisle Chrysler Nationals Car Show

Chrysler Century of Innovation summer celebration heads to the 2025 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 11-13 Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell will attend the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals and take part in a Q&A discussion on the past, present and future of the brand on July 11 Chrysler historic ... Continue reading

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Rises in June as Auto Market Continues To Be Impacted by Tariff-Driven Volatility

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Rises in June as Auto Market Continues To Be Impacted by Tariff-Driven Volatility

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbs to 208.5, up 6.3% year over year and 1.6% month over month, reflecting seasonal strength despite tariff-driven volatility. Retail demand remains solid as off-lease supply continues to tighten, supporting higher used-vehicle values. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA EMBARKS ON EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NEW TWO-PART CREATIVE CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2026 SPORTAGE COMPACT SUV

KIA AMERICA EMBARKS ON EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NEW TWO-PART CREATIVE CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2026 SPORTAGE COMPACT SUV

Kia America is reveling in the joy, adventure and excitement of the classic American road-trip in a new two-part creative campaign for the 2026 Sportage SUV. As the fast-growing brand's longest-running nameplate, the popular Kia Sportage was recently updated to include a dynamic exterior design featuring a broad, uprig ... Continue reading

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for the first half of 2025

Porsche reports U.S. retail sales for the first half of 2025

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that second-quarter retail deliveries in the United States totaled 19,812 vehicles, up 4.91 percent from the first quarter of 2025. Porsche maintained an H1 increase of 11.4 percent over the same period in 2024 making it the best half year in PCNA history. ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Market worth $18.16 billion by 2030 | MarketsandMarkets™

Fuel Cell Market worth $18.16 billion by 2030 | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 8, 2025 -- The global Fuel Cell Market is anticipated to grow from estimated USD 5.66 billion in 2025 to USD 18.16 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 26.3% during the forecast period. The Fuel Cell Market is influenced by the growing desire for clean, efficient, and flexible energy solutions, driven ... Continue reading

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