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The VinFast VF 9 for the Modern Family

The VinFast VF 9 for the Modern Family

The VF 9 offers authentic comfort across its three rows of seating, perfectly suiting families with more than four members or those frequently traveling with pets, extended family, or friends. It accomplishes this feat with no compromise on luxury or performance. ... Continue reading

CARFAX Lifetime New Car Ads Approved for GM iMR Turnkey Program

CARFAX Lifetime New Car Ads Approved for GM iMR Turnkey Program

CARFAX has expanded its relationship with General Motors, announcing CARFAX Lifetime dealers now receive new car ad placements on CARFAX Reports, CARFAX Car Listings, and CARFAX Car Care to qualify for GM's In-Market Retail (iMR) Turnkey Program. This alignment opens the door for GM dealers with CARFAX Lifetime status ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls 850,318 Vehicles

Ford Recalls 850,318 Vehicles

Dearborn MI July 10, 2025; Ford is recalling nearly 850,000 vehicles due to an issue that may cause the engine to stall during operation. According to the recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall of 844,098 vehicles is due to a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail. ... Continue reading

CALIFORNIA NEW CAR DEALERS ARE TURNING TO APPRENTICESHIPS TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AUTO TECHNICIANS

CALIFORNIA NEW CAR DEALERS ARE TURNING TO APPRENTICESHIPS TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AUTO TECHNICIANS

California's new car dealers are engaging an innovative apprenticeship solution to recruit and develop individuals who aspire to become automotive service technicians. The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation is partnering with Automotive Apprenticeship Group (AAG) to provide a path to in-depth ins ... Continue reading

Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

July 10, 2025 -- Mazda North American Operations today debuts the all-new 2026 CX-5. ... Continue reading

What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Virginia?

What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Virginia?

Car accidents happen unexpectedly and can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. In Virginia, knowing what steps to take after an accident can make a significant difference in how smoothly the situation is handled. ... Continue reading

U.S. Vehicle Recalls Reach Highest Level in Over a Year

U.S. Vehicle Recalls Reach Highest Level in Over a Year

Ford Leads All Automakers in Q2; Nearly 95% of Recalls Pose Crash or Injury Risk ST. PETERS, Mo., July 9, 2025 -- As summer road trips ramp up across the country, a sharp rise in U.S. vehicle recalls is triggering new concerns for drivers and dealerships alike. ... Continue reading

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

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