Tag: electric vehicles
NHTSA announces mandatory rear seat belt alarms in all new U.S....
Starting September 2027, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will make it mandatory for all new cars and trucks sold in the United...
VinFast unveils competitive lease deal for VF 8 SUV in U.S.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is turning up the heat in 2024, offering a lease deal for its VF 8 SUV at $279 per month with...
Refocusing on fundamentals: Dennis Gingrich on navigating 2024 and embracing change
As the retail automotive industry reflects on a dynamic year, Dennis Gingrich, Sales and Finance Director at The Niello Company, joins us on today's...
Weekly roundup Detroit Giants donate $1M to Trump, Stellantis U-turns on...
Earlier this week: Detroit Giants donated $1M to Trump’s 2025 inauguration. Stellantis U-turns on Ohio layoffs amid leadership challenges. Musk vs. Congress: spending bill sparks...
Say goodbye to 5 vehicle models that are being left behind...
Several vehicle models across multiple automakers won't enter the new year with their counterparts, marking the end of an era for those iconic cars.
Chevrolet...
EVs and hybrids shine in IIHS 2024 Safety Awards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced its latest safety award winners for 2024, highlighting strong performances by electric and hybrid vehicles...
Volkswagen secures job agreements amid cost-cutting measures
Volkswagen has struck a pivotal deal with its union leaders to preserve its 10 German factories and maintain job security agreements until 2030, despite...
California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles –...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is taking a stand against Volkswagen’s plan to sell its Scout-branded vehicles directly to consumers, issuing a...
Dealertrack’s November 2024 report shows increased approval rates and favorable loan...
November 2024 saw a significant uptick in auto credit access, with the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reaching 95.4—a 1.0% increase from October and a...
Carlos Ghosn warns Nissan faces “carnage” in Honda potential merger
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has raised concerns that Nissan would be severely impacted by a potential merger with Honda, predicting a “cost-cutting carnage”...