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Car and Driver Editors' Choice Honorees for 2025

Car and Driver Editors' Choice Honorees for 2025

Selected from nearly 500 models that Car and Driver tests, rates, and ranks in 45 market segments—from small SUVs to electric sedans and from luxury sports cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks—these vehicles are the best at fulfilling their mission, maximizing value, and delivering an engaging driving experience. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 27, 2025

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY WITH DETAILS - January 27, 2025

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.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 19-25, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 19-25, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 26. 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto C ... Continue reading

Cars.com Inc. Acquires DealerClub, Expanding Trade & Appraisal Platform Capabilities With Reputation-Based Dealer-to-Dealer Digital Wholesale Auction

Cars.com Inc. Acquires DealerClub, Expanding Trade & Appraisal Platform Capabilities With Reputation-Based Dealer-to-Dealer Digital Wholesale Auction

CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2025 -- Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a "Cars Commerce" or the "Company"), an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive, today announced the acquisition of (DealerClub), a reputation-based automotive digital wholesale auction. ... Continue reading

izmocars Unveils izmoemporio: The Digital Retail Enablement Platform Transforming Online Car Shopping

izmocars Unveils izmoemporio: The Digital Retail Enablement Platform Transforming Online Car Shopping

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2025 -- izmocars, a global leader in automotive interactive content, has launched izmoemporio, a revolutionary Digital Retail Enablement Platform that elevates the online car shopping experience. ... Continue reading

Lease End Saves Drivers Over $75 Million in 2024 by Empowering Ownership with Transparent Lease Buyouts

Lease End Saves Drivers Over $75 Million in 2024 by Empowering Ownership with Transparent Lease Buyouts

BURLEY, Idaho--In 2024, rising car prices and market uncertainty led more drivers to explore lease buyouts as a practical and financially sound option. Today, Lease End—a tech-driven company reshaping the auto lease buyout process with proprietary innovations, AI-powered efficiency and driver-focused solutions—anno ... Continue reading

New report suggests electrification mandates worsen energy affordability, power access

New report suggests electrification mandates worsen energy affordability, power access

Economist Jonathan Lesser, PhD, urges policymakers to adopt a more rational planning framework WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2025 -- According to a National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA) report, mandates to electrify the American economy while rationing customers' energy use may worsen the energy affordability crisis and p ... Continue reading

FordDirect and Cox Automotive's VinSolutions Strengthen Their Partnership with Smart VINCENT Integration

FordDirect and Cox Automotive's VinSolutions Strengthen Their Partnership with Smart VINCENT Integration

Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers will save time in customer, vehicle and incentives searches with Smart VINCENT. Sales and transaction processes are streamlined with improved customer relationship management. ... Continue reading

EV Battery Health Scores Now Available on Autotrader Listings

EV Battery Health Scores Now Available on Autotrader Listings

Experts offer tips for keeping your EV battery's health in top condition ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2025 -- Battery health, like engine health in a gas-powered car, is critical to keeping your electric vehicle running. ... Continue reading

Winners Revealed for Canada's Most Trusted Autos

Winners Revealed for Canada's Most Trusted Autos

Experts vote for the best vehicles in 28 segments, recognizing best buys for Canadian drivers. TORONTO, Jan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 12-18, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of January 12-18, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, January 12, 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto C ... Continue reading

eBay Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Caramel Providing a Simplified, Safe Online Vehicle Transaction Experience eBay (www.ebay.com)

eBay Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Caramel Providing a Simplified, Safe Online Vehicle Transaction Experience eBay (www.ebay.com)

eBay announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Caramel, an end-to-end online automotive transaction solution provider. ... Continue reading

Auto industry legend C.R. Patterson is 2025 NIHF inductee

Auto industry legend C.R. Patterson is 2025 NIHF inductee

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce that C.R. Patterson (Carriages) is a 2025 NIHF inductee! More info on the class is below. If you use the attached photo, please credit National Inventors Hall of Fame. ... Continue reading

Vroom Completes Recapitalization

Vroom Completes Recapitalization

Vroom emerges without any long-term debt at Vroom, Inc., while its subsidiary, UACC, will continue to be obligated to debt related to asset-backed securitizations and their trust-preferred securities. ... Continue reading

Latest EV News From EDTA

Latest EV News From EDTA

January 13, 2025 U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Proposed Rules for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles U.S. Department of the Treasury Editorial: Five reasons to keep the federal tax credit for electric vehicles Los Angeles Times US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’ ... Continue reading

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