5 Car-Shopping Trends That Signal Opportunity in the Shadow of COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
It’s news to no one that these are anxious times. But despite what probably feels like all doom and gloom right now, there is actually plenty of opportunity for dealers to stay connected to customers, bring in new business, and even transform your 21st century sales and operational strategy for the better. ... Continue reading
Production Adjustment at Mazda due to Spread of Novel Coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020
Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express our deepest sympathy and concern for all of those who have been suffering from the novel coronavirus outbreak and extend our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. In response to the global spread of the novel coronavirus, many countries have been quickly and ... Continue reading
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Updated - Looking Good
Mar 26, 2020
General Motors Fortifies Balance Sheet in Response to COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
General Motors announced that it intends to drawdown approximately $16.0 billion from its revolving credit facilities. This is a proactive measure to increase GM’s cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of current uncertainty in global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continue reading
2020 Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD Inscription by David Colman +VIDEO
Mar 26, 2020
What if you walked into your cell phone store and walked out with a car? Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, if you walk into your Volvo dealer looking for a new car, you're likely to end up buying a cell phone which just happens to have four wheels. ... Continue reading
2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack is a Hurky Lurky Machine - Review by Rob Eckaus
Mar 26, 2020
In high school my group of friends included one that had an early 1980s Mustang GT and the benefit of an older brother to transfer the cool factor down to him. He introduced us to the term “hurky lurky.” Coming from front-wheel drive commuters, I had no idea what that was. ... Continue reading
Special Edition: Economic Impact on Auto Sales with Cox Auto' Jonathan Smoke
Mar 25, 2020
Much has changed since the first week of March. COVID-19 cases keep getting worse and will lead to a substantial economic contraction in the second quarter. ... Continue reading
Bargain: Auto Lease Prices Drop On Several Mid-Size Cars And SUVs In March
Mar 24, 2020
Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for the month of March. Several brands offered significant discounts on mid-size cars and SUVs, likely a result of falling sales due to COVID-19. ... Continue reading
A NEW TWIST ON OLD CLASSICS FROM OSPREY CUSTOM CARS
Mar 24, 2020
OSPREY CUSTOM CARS, has a well-deserved reputation for their exceptional custom-built classic Defenders, Broncos, and old FJ restomods. They also have a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) to build, from the ground up, replicated models of older model Land Rovers. ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2020
•Steve Gehring Joins Hyundai as Executive Director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy – Hyundai Motor North America has named Steve Gehring as its new executive director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy. Steve will be based at Hyundai’s Washington, D.C. office and will be responsible f ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2020
a new Ohio-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of light duty fleet vehicles, has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to help deploy 500 Lordstown Endurances, believed to be the world’s first fully-electric pickup truck, across the state. The group will partner with Lordstown Motors to fulfill th ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2020
LONDON--Technavio has been monitoring the electric car rental market and it is poised to grow by USD 7.14 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market enviro ... Continue reading
2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
Mar 23, 2020
The 2020 Mazda CX-30, a small SUV, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In contrast to many vehicles that qualify for the award only when equipped with premium headlights, the CX-30 qualifies only with its base headlights. ... Continue reading
Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck
Mar 23, 2020
Toyota City, Japan, Mar 23, 2020; Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. ... Continue reading
History of the Wankel Engine +VIDEO
Mar 23, 2020
Given Mazda's success with it, you might think that the rotary-piston engine was a Mazda invention. Not true - rotary-piston engines have been proposed since before the age of internal combustion. But all except one were merely historical footnotes. That one is the Wankel, and its only current automotive proponent is M ... Continue reading
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