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"Endurance" Electric Pickup From Lordstown Motors Commercial

"Endurance" Electric Pickup From Lordstown Motors Commercial

The All-Electric Endurance, by Lordstown Motors. Lordstown Ohio July 30, 2020; This morning, Lordstown Motors released a new video showing the Endurance at work, a month after formally introducing the all-electric pickup truck to the world from their headquarters in Lordstown, OH. ... Continue reading

HOTCHKISS: AVERAGE AGE OF LIGHT VEHICLES IN US HITS 11.9 YEARS

HOTCHKISS: AVERAGE AGE OF LIGHT VEHICLES IN US HITS 11.9 YEARS

According to an article in The Auto Channel and Counterman magazine using information from IHS Markit the average age for light vehicles in the United States is now 11.9 years. Okay but so what? I remember when Volvo used to say that "in Sweden the average age of a Volvo is ten years". That was back in the '70s. So an ... Continue reading

Average Age of Cars and Light Trucks in the U.S. Approaches 12 Years, According to IHS Markit

Average Age of Cars and Light Trucks in the U.S. Approaches 12 Years, According to IHS Markit

the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 11.9 years this year, about one month older than in 2019. Though slight, the increase can generate new business opportunities for companies operating in the aftermarket and vehicle servicing sector in the United States. ... Continue reading

2021 Honda Odyssey Minivan Closeup Look - Prices, Specs and Images

2021 Honda Odyssey Minivan Closeup Look - Prices, Specs and Images

2021 Honda Odyssey receives numerous updates to styling, along with upgraded technology and safety features to further strengthen its position as America’s retail best-selling minivan for the past 10 years, the top choice of American families looking for the ultimate fun family vehicle. ... Continue reading

GAC MOTOR's GN8 is a Satisfying New Multipurpose Vehicle

GAC MOTOR's GN8 is a Satisfying New Multipurpose Vehicle

This high-end MPV model has an impressive appearance, luxurious interior, and "refined internal and external" power that satisfy consumers diverse demands. ... Continue reading

Bid to Own Bobby Likis' 1980 Porsche 911SC Weissach Coupe +VIDEO

Bid to Own Bobby Likis' 1980 Porsche 911SC Weissach Coupe +VIDEO

Bobby Likis, automotive repair-maintenance guru and talk show superstar, has put his beautiful 1980 Porsche 911SC Weissach Coupe up for auction, and you can bid on it. This 1980 Porsche 911SC is one of approximately 400 Weissach Coupes produced and was purchased by the seller in 1985 from his cousin, who reportedly acq ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sonata Named One of Wards 10 Best User Experiences™ for 2020

Hyundai Sonata Named One of Wards 10 Best User Experiences™ for 2020

Its host of convenient and intuitive technology include a 10.25-inch navigation display, first-in-class 12.3-inch TFT cluster, wireless charging, new Shift by Wire (SBW) gear selector, Remote Smart Park Assist and Digital Key – making it an enjoyable experience for both the driver and passengers. ... Continue reading

"Bring Back Bronco" Ford Podcast Aimed At Certified Broncophiles

"Bring Back Bronco" Ford Podcast Aimed At Certified Broncophiles

DEARBORN, Mich., July 28, 2020 – On August 10, Ford will debut Bring Back Bronco, an eight-episode podcast series about the history of the Ford Bronco. Listeners can click here to listen to the trailer and sign up for notifications on their preferred podcast app when each new episode debuts. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Develops Air-Conditioning Technologies to Maintain Clean Air in Vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group Develops Air-Conditioning Technologies to Maintain Clean Air in Vehicles

‘After-Blow’, ‘Multi-Air Mode’, and ‘Fine Dust Indicator’. The technologies will be introduced initially on select models in Korea and expand to upcoming Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles worldwide in the future. ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts Network Is Now CarParts.com

U.S. Auto Parts Network Is Now CarParts.com

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. today announced it has formally changed its name to CarParts.com, Inc. Following its sales growth and its inclusion in the Russell 2000® Index, the company decided it needed a name that reflected the tech-forward company it has become. The company, which has been a leader in online afterm ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - July 26, 2020

NHTSA Recall Summary - July 26, 2020

Your Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Gulfstream, SETRA, FCCC, Blue Bird, MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Can A 33 MPG Toyota Hybrid Minivan Turn Mama On?

Can A 33 MPG Toyota Hybrid Minivan Turn Mama On?

Despite the minivan’s reputation for being a family vehicle, minivans today actually have a quite diverse demographic that spans age ranges and family makeup. With a median age of 54, the current market of new minivan owners is made up of nearly as many Baby Boomers as Gen Y and just as many families without children ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Survey: Dash Camera Tops List of Features Wanted by Future Vehicle Buyers

AutoPacific Survey: Dash Camera Tops List of Features Wanted by Future Vehicle Buyers

What features do consumers want in their next new vehicle? AutoPacific has been surveying demand for features since 1994 through our annual Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS) and recently surveyed its proprietary VehicleVoice panel to gain some insights into a few new features making their way into vehicles. AutoPaci ... Continue reading

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Wins Pure Power Award From New England Motor Press Association

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Wins Pure Power Award From New England Motor Press Association

Association (NEMPA) at its annual Ragtop Awards The "Demon-possessed" Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye delivers 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque The Dodge Challenger is a true GT car with heritage design, unmatched power and everyday livability, combining to make this authentic but modern Dodge muscle car ev ... Continue reading

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