Google's Take On Good Car Commercials
Jan 4, 2024
By Noël Paasch The earliest known car ad told Scientific American readers that its product was a better investment than a horse. Today’s auto brands face a crowded and competitive landscape, demanding more inventiveness. Producing an ad that really connects with the viewer can be a challenge. Creative is one ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2024
Three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles were named finalists for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The winner will be announced today. ... Continue reading
Nissan Group reports 2023 fourth quarter and 2023 calendar year U.S. Sales
Jan 3, 2024
5–6 minutes January 3, 2024 2023 2022 % change Fourth-quarter (Oct. - Dec.) total sales (units) 201,747 191,012 5.6% Nissan Division sales 185,878 177,439 4.8% INFINITI sales* 15,869 13,573 16.9% Calendar year 2023 total sales (units) 898,796 729,350 23.2% Nissan Division sales 834,097 682,731 22.2% INFINITI sales* 6 ... Continue reading
Honda Sales US December 2023 and Year Results
Jan 3, 2024
January 3, 2024 American Honda sales top 1.3 million units, up 33% in 2023 Honda brand finishes 31.9% up on sales of 1,162,531 units; Acura closes up 42% in 2023 on sales of 145,655 Honda electrified models set an all-time sales record with CR-V and Accord hybrids combining for 293,640 units - representing over one-qua ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Closes 2023 with Confidence
Jan 3, 2024
Outlander and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid both post all-time annual sales records Total annual sales up year-over-year Number-one rankings in JD Power CSI and Reputation Customer Experience studies top the list of accolades received in 2023, driving strong annual sales performance New Mitsubishi Motors Confidence integrat ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results
Jan 3, 2024
Toyota is projected to be the number one retail brand for the 12th consecutive year Electrified vehicle sales – battery, hybrids, plug-ins and fuel cells – surge 30 percent and make up nearly one-third of total sales volume 26 electrified vehicle options available, the most among any automaker with more in showroom ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive's Forecast: 2024 - A Return to Normalcy in the U.S. Auto Market
Jan 3, 2024
Constrained economic expansion will translate to slow growth across the new, used and wholesale auto markets, but 2024 is expected to be the best year for car buyers since the pandemic. New-vehicle inventory is expected to reach pre-pandemic norms in 2024, leading to downward pressure on transaction prices for consumer ... Continue reading
FTC Passes CARS Rule to Fight Scams in Vehicle Shopping Updated With Dealer Reactions
Jan 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule to fight two common types of illegal tactics consumers face when buying a car: bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. The new rule is expected to save consumers nationwide more than $3.4 billion and an estimated 72 million hours each year shopping for vehicle ... Continue reading
More EVs Lose U.S. Tax Credits Including Tesla, Nissan, GM Vehicles
Jan 2, 2024
Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., December 9, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday ... Continue reading
Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 1, 2024
Jan 2, 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
VINFAST SIGNS INITIAL DEALERS IN THE US
Jan 2, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2024 -- VinFast Electric Vehicles today announced that it has officially signed agreements with five dealers in four states across the country. ... Continue reading
KIA INTRODUCES NEW THEFT DETERRENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Dec 31, 2023
Kia America announced today that it is unveiling an additional security measure to support its customers in response to criminals using methods of theft popularized on social media to steal or attempt to steal certain vehicle models. ... Continue reading
Luxury Vehicle Condos Coming To Maine
Dec 31, 2023
Developer Mark McClure, managing director for real estate investment firm GenX Capital Partners (http://www.GenXCP.com), is set to transform the landscape of personal vehicle storage in the State of Maine with the introduction of Luxury Motor Toys (http://www.LuxuryMotorToys.com), a groundbreaking brand that offers hig ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss
Dec 31, 2023
Some times the stars align. The week I had the Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD included a special occasion that called for a really nice vehicle. ... Continue reading
US EV market could become the 'next big flop'
Dec 30, 2023
Just like Ford’s "Edsel" model in the 1950s, Trump administration economist Steve Moore cautioned that electric vehicles (EVs) may be the auto market's "next big flop." "Henry Ford's son was named Edsel, and this was going to be the great car, all of the executives said, 'This is the car everybody's going to want to ... Continue reading
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