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GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

GM’s Mary Barra Now Sees U.S. Transition to Electric Cars Taking Decades - Walk back: Well Maybe Not

Mary Barra said American drivers will go electric, but it will take a long time for most of the 250 million vehicles on U.S. roads to be battery powered. ... Continue reading

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

Ford Broadens Electrification Strategy to Reach More Customers, Improve Profitability, Continue to Reduce CO2

DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company is taking additional actions to deliver a profitable, capital-efficient and growing electric vehicle business and add even more propulsion choices for customers that generate lower CO2 emissions. The plan includes adjusting the company’s North America vehicle roadmap to offer a ran ... Continue reading

For 2 Cents Per Story Add 1 Million Pages Of Indexed Auto News To Your Editorial Content - Third-Party Automotive eCommerce Websites Must Differentiate as Satisfaction Gap Narrows Reports JD Power

For 2 Cents Per Story Add 1 Million Pages Of Indexed Auto News To Your Editorial Content - Third-Party Automotive eCommerce Websites Must Differentiate as Satisfaction Gap Narrows Reports JD Power

With 50% of vehicle shoppers willing to purchase online and only 8 points (on a 1,000-point scale) separating the top three performing third-party automotive websites, customer satisfaction is narrowing. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Automotive Website Evaluation Study,SM released today, the sites must work to ... Continue reading

Auto News From COX Automotive

Auto News From COX Automotive

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. “We have already seen wild volatility in the stock market this month and shifts in the election polls,” noted Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke in the Auto Ma ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 19, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 19, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 11-17, 2024: Size Counts; Recalls; EV's; Speed; Cruis'n; Kid Car Seats; New Car Prices; MORE

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news ... Continue reading

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

Used-Car Market Struggles With Shortage of Low-Mileage Vehicles, Leading to ... Continue reading

Response to THE CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION

Response to THE CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION

This plan is a subterfuge to keep the status quo while attempting to make it look as if the Democrats (or any single political party) has a legitimate understanding of the issues as well as a solution to real and imagined problems. ... Continue reading

Debut of First Left-Hand Drive EV Roadster and GT Models at Pebble Beach

Debut of First Left-Hand Drive EV Roadster and GT Models at Pebble Beach

RBW EV Cars – the UK's only EV manufacturer of new, hand-crafted British classic sports cars, today announced the global unveiling of its first left-hand drive Roadster and GT models at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. ... Continue reading

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $80,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $80,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2024 -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area's new-car dealer association, once again partnered with the USO to host the 11th annual BBQ for the Troops fundraisers. ... Continue reading

FTC, State of Arizona Take Action Against Coulter Motor Company for Deceptive Pricing and Discriminatory Practices

FTC, State of Arizona Take Action Against Coulter Motor Company for Deceptive Pricing and Discriminatory Practices

------------------------------------------------ FTC and Arizona AG charged dealership and key employee with using bogus online pricing to entice consumers, tacking on thousands in junk fees, and charging Latino consumers extra FOR RELEASE: August 15, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission and State of Arizona are taking ac ... Continue reading

Get Smart About School Bus Safety

Get Smart About School Bus Safety

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 15, 2024 -- (Family Features) Every day, 1.3 million children ride to school in 22,000 propane school buses across the country, making school bus safety a matter that affects thousands upon thousands of families. ... Continue reading

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2025 ASCENT 3-ROW SUV

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2025 ASCENT 3-ROW SUV

Aug. 15, 2024 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2025 Ascent, the award-winning 3-row SUV, offering a spacious interior with flexible seating options and an impressive list of standard safety, driver assist, and in-vehicle technologies. ... Continue reading

Tesla "Cyberlanding" & "Cybercamping" Made Possible with the MARS™ Cyberlanding Kit

Tesla "Cyberlanding" & "Cybercamping" Made Possible with the MARS™ Cyberlanding Kit

While the Tesla Cybertruck is a highly capable all-electric truck with plenty of power, the lack of suitable outdoor accessories could deter enthusiasts. Challenges related to mounting and carrying outdoor gear, or installing a rooftop tent, have been a concern. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA TEASES TELLURIDE X-PRO’S RETURN TO THE REBELLE RALLY

KIA AMERICA TEASES TELLURIDE X-PRO’S RETURN TO THE REBELLE RALLY

Kia America is proud to announce its participation in the ninth annual Rebelle Rally, marking the brand’s fifth consecutive year of competition in the grueling navigational challenge. In anticipation of the rally, Kia is excited to offer a sneak peek at a custom student-designed wrap the modified Telluride X-Pro will ... Continue reading

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