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Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive's 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expected in Year Ahead

Cox Automotive forecasts a positive economic outlook for 2025, with new-vehicle sales expected to reach 16.3 million units, a 3% increase from 2024. Electrified vehicle sales will grow further in the year ahead, accounting for one out of every four vehicles sold in 2025. ... Continue reading

Carvana (CVNA) Shares Tumble as Forensic Research Firm Hindenburg Takes Aim, Concludes Company's Turnaround is a "Mirage" - Hagens Berman

Carvana (CVNA) Shares Tumble as Forensic Research Firm Hindenburg Takes Aim, Concludes Company's Turnaround is a "Mirage" - Hagens Berman

CVNA Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact the Firm SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2025 -- Carvana Co. ... Continue reading

"Toyota Woven City," a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

"Toyota Woven City," a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

Official launch scheduled for fall 2025 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 -- At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), its test course for mobility. ... Continue reading

Smart Eye Launches New AIS+ System at CES 2025: Introducing Key Functionality to Its Fleet Driver Safety System

Smart Eye Launches New AIS+ System at CES 2025: Introducing Key Functionality to Its Fleet Driver Safety System

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Smart Eye, the world’s leading developer of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), today unveiled AIS+, the latest evolution of its award-winning safety system for small-volume OEMs and aftermarket installation in vehicle fleets. Designed to improve driver safety, AIS+ introduces two game-changing featu ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - January 6, 2025

Your vehicle 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

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Shares Tips to Get Vehicles 'Winter Road Ready' Ahead of Polar Vortex

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Shares Tips to Get Vehicles 'Winter Road Ready' Ahead of Polar Vortex

As Americans brace for cold temperatures and winter storms, it's important to prepare vehicles for extreme conditions LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Valvoline Inc. , the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles as a polar vortex descends on much of ... Continue reading

WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2025

WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2025

World's Most Powerful Tech Event Returns to Las Vegas January 7-10 ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2025 -- CES® 2025, the world's most powerful tech event, returns to Las Vegas, January 7-10, bringing together global companies, from top brands to innovative startups, industry executives, media, and government leaders. Continu ... Continue reading

Meet the Dryft Board: A Revolutionary New E-Vehicle Merging Surf, Snowboard, and Moto-Inspired Motion into One Ride

Meet the Dryft Board: A Revolutionary New E-Vehicle Merging Surf, Snowboard, and Moto-Inspired Motion into One Ride

The DRYFT1 Company launches The Dryft Board—the world's first Hybrid Board Cross (HBX)— built to let riders slide sideways like the best in action sports. VENICE, Calif., Jan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of December 29-January 3, 2025

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Interactive Column Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price

Your Auto Insurance Decision Should Be More Than Just About Price. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA POSTS ALL-TIME BEST ANNUAL SALES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

KIA AMERICA POSTS ALL-TIME BEST ANNUAL SALES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

All-time annual sales record for six Kia models pushes total U.S. volume to 796,488 vehicles Company records seven consecutive years of growth in retail sales Electric vehicle sales up 74-percent year-over-year; SUV and utility lineup sales up 8-percent year-over-year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Kia America achieve ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports 2024 U.S. Sales Results

Toyota Motor North America Reports 2024 U.S. Sales Results

Year-end electrified Toyota and Lexus sales surpasses one million units and surges 53 percent; electrified units make up more than 43 percent of total sales volume 30 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showrooms throughout 2025 Lexus records its best-ever full-year sales re ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER SALES UP 7.1 PERCENT; 2024 YEAR-END SALES UP 5.6 PERCENT

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER SALES UP 7.1 PERCENT; 2024 YEAR-END SALES UP 5.6 PERCENT

December sales up 7.1 percent Full year of monthly sales increases and 29 consecutive months of sales growth Crosstrek and Solterra achieve best-ever December and best year ever CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 29 consecutive months of increased sales with 61,871 vehicles sold ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors' 2024 Year-end Sales up More than 25%

Mitsubishi Motors' 2024 Year-end Sales up More than 25%

annual sales, leads brand sales, up 6.5% FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 3, 2025 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA)'s mission to deliver high-quality, award-winning vehicles featuring style, technology, and outstanding value continued in 2024 as both quarterly and annual sales increased. ... Continue reading

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Lexus, Mazda, Toyota And A Bit Of Lotus In This Months Letter From Europe

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Dear Reader, it was quite scary for a few minutes... The car-a Lexus UX300 h F sport did something no other car or truck has ever done in my 50 year career as an automotive journalist. Incredible as it may sound it took me to higher ground quick ... Continue reading

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