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ABOUT CAR BUYING: Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Growing Frustration with Car Buying Process

ABOUT CAR BUYING: Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Growing Frustration with Car Buying Process

After peaking in 2020, satisfaction with vehicle buying drops for the second straight year in 2022. High prices, tight inventory take a toll on the car-buying journey. ... Continue reading

KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED 2023 EDMUNDS TOP RATED SUV

KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED 2023 EDMUNDS TOP RATED SUV

First Win for Sportage Hybrid in Competitive Selection Process IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 -- Today, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV was recognized as the 2023 Edmunds Top Rated SUV. ... Continue reading

China Battery Electric Vehicles Export Report 2022: Exports will Continue to Grow from 2023-2032

China Battery Electric Vehicles Export Report 2022: Exports will Continue to Grow from 2023-2032

DUBLIN, Jan. 13, 2023 -- The "Research Report on China's Battery Electric Vehicles Export 2023-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan of Up to US$700 Million for the Rhyolite Ridge Project

U.S. Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan of Up to US$700 Million for the Rhyolite Ridge Project

ioneer Ltd is pleased to announce finalisation of a term sheet and offer of a Conditional Commitment1 for a proposed loan of up to US$700 million2 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office for financing the construction of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, USA. ... Continue reading

Predicta’s AI Compares Sentiment of Professional EV Reviewers vs. EV Owners

Predicta’s AI Compares Sentiment of Professional EV Reviewers vs. EV Owners

DALLAS--In a comparison of professional EV reviews to EV owner reviews Predicta’s AI (www.predicta.com/blog) peers into the difference between EV coverage and the real-life reality of owning one. A previous release covered top-of-mind topics for both professional EV reviewers and EV owners. ... Continue reading

Inmotive Enters Joint Development Agreement with Suzuki for Implementation of its Ingear Two-Speed EV Transmission

Inmotive Enters Joint Development Agreement with Suzuki for Implementation of its Ingear Two-Speed EV Transmission

An Ingear to be developed for a future Suzuki electric vehicle TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2023 -- Inmotive has signed a joint development agreement with Suzuki to develop an Ingear™ 2-speed EV transmission for a future Suzuki electric vehicle. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Expands EV Portfolio with Acquisition of ZappyRide

J.D. Power Expands EV Portfolio with Acquisition of ZappyRide

TROY, Mich.--J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, today announced the completion of its purchase of ZappyRide, an electric vehicle (EV) data company that builds white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric utilities, and other greent ... Continue reading

New Emplicit Study Reveals Consumers Use Amazon To Discover New Brands

New Emplicit Study Reveals Consumers Use Amazon To Discover New Brands

86% say they've purchased a product from a brand they've never tried before / 35% claim Amazon is how they discover new brands, even if they're small NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 -- Emplicit, an Amazon partner eCommerce agency, released today findings of a new survey that give retailers insights into the ways consumers are ... Continue reading

Online Car Shopping - Auto Manufacturer Websites Becoming More Important to Vehicle Shoppers, J.D. Power Finds

Online Car Shopping - Auto Manufacturer Websites Becoming More Important to Vehicle Shoppers, J.D. Power Finds

When shoppers use certain tools, specifically the build and price, vehicle compare, 360° viewer and payment/lease calculator, the likelihood of the shopper to consider the brand increases by 11 percentage points. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA COMPLETES BEST RETAIL SALES YEAR IN COMPANY HISTORY

KIA AMERICA COMPLETES BEST RETAIL SALES YEAR IN COMPANY HISTORY

More rugged and capable SUVs, sporty sedans and innovative EVs were sold at Kia dealerships in 2022 than ever before SUVs and utility vehicles represented 66.8-percent of Kia's 2022 sales total, the highest mark in company history Sales of Kia's electrified models increased 142-percent compared to December, 2021 Seven ... Continue reading

15 Years Ago - Way Back When: Dodge Announces Exciting New Journey Crossover that Delivers Great Value and Unsurpassed Function and Flexibility Starting at $19,985

15 Years Ago - Way Back When: Dodge Announces Exciting New Journey Crossover that Delivers Great Value and Unsurpassed Function and Flexibility Starting at $19,985

-- Dodge Journey provides exceptional content and value with available third-row seating for up to seven passengers and a state-of-the-art all-wheel-drive system -- Bold Dodge styling, perfect proportions define right-sized crossover -- Journey arrives to market as crossover segment set to expand -- Standard safety fea ... Continue reading

2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GALA SET TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR 18 AREA CHARITIES

2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GALA SET TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR 18 AREA CHARITIES

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2023 -- The Chicago Auto Show's 31st First Look for Charity black-tie gala will take place on Friday, Feb. ... Continue reading

Toyota Boshoku to Exhibit at CES 2023 +VIDEO

Toyota Boshoku to Exhibit at CES 2023 +VIDEO

We have created new values as the "Interior Space Creator" by providing comfort, fun and convenience solutions based on the premise of safety and the environment. ... Continue reading

LG Display Showcases Innovative OLED Technologies at CES 2023

LG Display Showcases Innovative OLED Technologies at CES 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 2, 2023 -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it will unveil its futuristic display products that innovate everyday life at CES 2023. ... Continue reading

Sinclair, CAST.ERA, SK Telecom and Hyundai Mobis Show Live, In-Vehicle NextGen Broadcast Automotive Services

Sinclair, CAST.ERA, SK Telecom and Hyundai Mobis Show Live, In-Vehicle NextGen Broadcast Automotive Services

HUNT VALLEY, Md.--Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. , today announced that the company has completed a live, in-vehicle, demonstration of the practical application of NextGen Broadcast (ATSC 3.0) automotive services. The demonstration, a shared effort between Sinclair/ONE Media 3.0, Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s lar ... Continue reading

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