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The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

The Car Market Is Fundamentally Broken

CHICAGO--While the COVID-era inflation of many goods and services has started to return to normal levels, the car market presents a stark contrast: Prices will never return to pre-pandemic levels. At the four-year anniversary of the start of COVID in March 2020, car prices remain inflated at a structural level, with ne ... Continue reading

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates.The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery t ... Continue reading

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

Why We Have Not Given Up On Ethanol Fuel

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Spent $1B a Year Of Stockholders Money to Not Make a Car, Report Says - Schmucks

Apple Inc. is said to have discussed potential partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Co., BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Canoo and McLaren at various stages of its effort to develop a self-driving car before killing the program last month. Co-founder Steve Jobs even proposed buying General Motors in the aftermath of the ... Continue reading

EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

EV Policy Takes Back Seat in Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

Washington DC March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and broader climate agenda took a backseat in Thursday's State of the Union address, his last before the upcoming election in November. Biden, speaking from the nation's capital, largely refrained from touting his administration's major legisla ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

This powertrain features Mazda's unique two-rotor rotary EV system, which remains compact and thus offers a high degree of layout flexibility, enabling the concept model to have a low center of gravity to enhance driving performance. Batteries are charged by recyclable energy source and the two-rotor rotary engine, use ... Continue reading

Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

Nissan Enhances Starting Price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $39,590

The 2024 Nissan Ariya is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) from $39,590 with enhanced MSRP across all trim levels to appeal to a wider audience of EV buyers. Ariya Engage, the entry point to the Ariya line-up, has been reduced by $3,600 with other trim levels receiving a reducti ... Continue reading

$4,331.0 Billion Electric Vehicle Markets - Global Forecast to 2030 with 372.38 Million Units Projected to be Sold

$4,331.0 Billion Electric Vehicle Markets - Global Forecast to 2030 with 372.38 Million Units Projected to be Sold

DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 -- The "Electric Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type, Propulsion Type, End Use, Power Output, Charging Standard, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric vehicle market is projected to reach $4,331.0 billion by 2030, at a C ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 2, 2024

* Safety Improves. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite the more stringent require ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Close-up and 30 Years of Auto Channel Reviews and Backstories

Legendary Land Cruiser nameplate returns to the U.S. after a two-year hiatus Equipped exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque Rugged heritage-inspired design elements Full-time four-wheel drive with center- and rear-locking differentials Expected availability Spring 20 ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports Best-Ever February Sales Results

Mazda Reports Best-Ever February Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 32,705 vehicles, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to February 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,984 vehicles sold; an increase of 17.5 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe Most Powerful Cayenne Ever

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe Most Powerful Cayenne Ever

Porsche is presenting the most powerful Cayenne yet; the Turbo E-Hybrid. Available in SUV and Coupe body styles, the new model produces 729 horsepower and offers superior performance, with a high degree of everyday usability. ... Continue reading

Official Detailed NHTSA Recall Summary February 26, 2024: Recalled - Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Dodge, Chrysler, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Acura, Maybach

Official Detailed NHTSA Recall Summary February 26, 2024: Recalled - Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Dodge, Chrysler, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Acura, Maybach

Official Detailed NHTSA Recal:Summary; Ford Recall , Lincoln Recall BMW Recall Audi Recall, Volkswagen Recall, Chrysler Recall, Dodge Recall, Honda Recall, Acura Recall, Mercedes-Benz Recall, Maybach Recall, Volvo Truck Recall. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason ... Continue reading

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