News By Topic: Features

2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Crewmax Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 29, 2020

The TRD PRO Tundra's cab floor sits so high off the ground (2 feet) that most drivers need help climbing in and out. But our test Tundra offered no such help, either in the form of a running board or a driver's side grab handle. ... Continue reading

Toyota Responds To Coronavirus Needs

Mar 27, 2020

Fabrication of face shields and collaboration to ramp up the manufacture of vital medical devices for hospitals PLANO, Texas, March 27, 2020 – As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) continues to assist those in need with essential supplies, emergency relief and is providing on-g ... Continue reading

Coming To A BMW Dealer In May, The 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV Sedans Closeup

Mar 27, 2020

New plug-in-hybrid versions of BMW’s iconic sports sedan. New generation of design, suspension, engine and technology. ... Continue reading

Gasoline Sales Starting to Show Impact of COVID-19 as US Fuel Sales Start Downward Slide

Mar 27, 2020

U.S. gas station operators are bracing for the impact of COVID-19 on fuel sales, as same-store gasoline sales were down 2.4% nationwide for the week ending March 14, when compared to the same week last year, according to OPIS Demand Report, a weekly survey of more than 15,000 fuel stations nationwide*. More troubling f ... Continue reading

Autotrader Names 12 Best 2020 Cars and SUV's

Mar 26, 2020

From sports cars and family SUVs to hybrids and pickup trucks, 2020 is a big year for automobiles. The new decade is starting off with a bang with lots of competitive new cars in just about every segment. ... Continue reading

MINI USA ANNOUNCES U.S. LAUNCH AND PRICING FOR MINI SIDEWALK EDITION

Mar 26, 2020

MINI USA announced today the availability and U.S. pricing for the new 2021 MINI Sidewalk Edition. ... Continue reading

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

2021 Chevrolet Traverse Updated - Looking Good

Mar 26, 2020

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

The Solution to America's Economic Depression

Mar 25, 2020

CNN this morning and they presented a panel of three retards to make suggestions how to get America out of the financial depression we're in. Needless to say, the semi-comedian and the other two had no clue. But then, you have to remember that most of the on-camera people at CNN (and FOX and MSNBC) have no idea of what ... 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

TrueCar Launches New Product and Brand Update

Mar 25, 2020

This is TrueCar’s first visual identity update since the company was established, and the first major change in advertising direction in five years. ... 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

PWC: Can Auto Suppliers Survive Electric Vehicles?

Mar 24, 2020

By Akshay Singh, PWC February 28, 2020; The good news for suppliers is that electric vehicles (EVs) are still only a small percentage of the auto market—at least for now. The bad news is that the growth of EV adoption poses a significant challenge for auto suppliers. ... Continue reading