News By Topic: Automobile Dealers

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Nightshade – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 28, 2024

Putting the FUN back in driving Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Go figure. You might assume any special edition Corolla called Nightshade would be painted black. ... Continue reading

Ram Ranks Highest Overall in J D Power 2024 Initial Quality Study

Jun 27, 2024

TROY, Mich.: 27 June 2024 — In its inaugural year incorporating franchise dealership repair visits with the Voice of the Customer (VOC) data to create a more expansive metric for problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today, the industry average is 195 PP10 ... Continue reading

Future of Automotive Industry worth 104 million units by 2030 | MarketsandMarkets

Jun 27, 2024

CHICAGO, June 27, 2024 -- Automotive Industry, encompassing PV, LCV, and MHCV, size is projected to grow from 88 million units in 2024 and is projected to hit 104 million units by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The growth of the automotive industry is influenced by various fact ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Santa Cruz Top in Segment

Jun 27, 2024

Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle tops Midsize Pickup segment Hyundai advances seven ranks to achieve third place among mass-market brands Hyundai Elantra finishes third in the popular Compact Car segment Hyundai Tucson finishes third in the popular Compact SUV segment FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 27, 2024 -- The J.D ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 27, 2024

Hyundai just completed a mild mid-cycle revision of the Sonata model line. What you'll notice most are updates to the exterior sheet metal: new hood, new grill, new front and rear bumpers, headlights and tail lights. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 4WD Wagon Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 26, 2024

It’s the real deal! Photos and Story by David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Just when you thought the Land Cruiser had disappeared from the face of the earth like a victim of the La Brea tar pits, Toyota has resuscitated their classic off roader from extinction. ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD Trailsport - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 24, 2024

The latest iteration of Honda's Ridgeline may be called the TrailSport, but you won't be conducting any cattle drives from inside its plush, leather-lined cabin. ... Continue reading

2024 Chevrolet Equinox (Best Sellling Compact SUV In US) Review By Larry Nutson

Jun 24, 2024

2024 Chevrolet Equinox A Good Fit By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The Equinox carline has been a part of Chevrolet since 2004. The present iteration of the Equinox was introduced in 2018 and was refreshed in 2022. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up June 16-22, 2024

Jun 23, 2024

Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

Lexus & Amazon Music Present "Destination .Paak - The Lexus GX Remix" on World Music Day

Jun 21, 2024

Anderson .Paak debuts "Celebrate" remix and music video, encouraging fans to get outdoors PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2024 -- In celebration of World Music Day, Lexus and Amazon Music have teamed up with 8x Grammy Award winning artist Anderson .Paak to launch a new campaign, "Destination .Paak – The Lexus GX Remix." Desig ... Continue reading

Dominant Car Dealership and Auto Industry Computer Network Goes Down

Jun 20, 2024

Retail technology and software provider CDK Global was investigating a cyber incident and had briefly shut down all its systems proactively, it said on Wednesday.The company, which provides software to car dealerships, said its core dealer management system and digital retailing solutions had been restored. It said it ... Continue reading

From Cox Automotive News - June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

It is muggy and hot in the Motor City this week, but like all good Midwesterners, we know the weather changes around here – this heat wave may last a while, but we can wait. For those of us closely following the auto industry, there seems to be a lot of waiting these days. Waiting for inventory to build. ... Continue reading

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe - Review by Art Intelli

Jun 20, 2024

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Debuts With Fresh Look, Up To 416 HP. ... Continue reading

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - Review by Larry Nutson

Jun 20, 2024

Volvo XC90 has an overall premium look and feel with nicely elegant interior and a stylish exterior. ... Continue reading

Lease or Finance: Making the Right Choice for Your Audi

Jun 20, 2024

Introduction: Deciphering Audi Lease Deals When contemplating an Audi, the dilemma normally comes down to leasing or financing. It's a conundrum, indeed. ... Continue reading