The automotive industry surpassed the consumer and industrial sectors in 2023 to become the third-largest end market for semiconductors worldwide as demand for automotive-grade microchips continues to grow.
Source: autonews.com
2024 Pilot vs. 2024 Passport: Comparing Honda SUVs
Pilot and Passport: These two Hondas have similar names, are close in size, and overlap in price. Buyers shopping mid-size SUVs might wonder: What's the difference?The key difference is that the Pilot comes standard with a third-row seat, allowing it to accommodate seven or eight passengers, while the Passport is strictly a two-row offering with seating for five. But there are other differences as … [Read More...]
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility to deliver 2,000 Xpres-T EVs to Vertelo
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 27 Apr 2024, 18:46 PM Share via: <!--Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Vertelo have signed an MoU and as part of the agreement, the automaker will deliver 2,000 Xpress-T EVs in a phased manner.--> Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Vertelo have signed an MoU and as part of the agreement, the automaker will deliver 2,000 Xpress-T EVs in … [Read More...]
Suzuki Japan developing more affordable hybrid tech for India: RC Bhargava
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 27 Apr 2024, 18:14 PM Share via: <!--Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava revealed that Suzuki Japan was working on hybridisation for small cars that will be available at a more affordable cost, providing better fuel economies and lower emissions. --> Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava revealed that Suzuki Japan was working on hybridisation … [Read More...]
The New Ford DIY Repair Manual Every Ford Owner Should Have
Follow us today... In previous articles I’ve touched on the fact that a DIY car repair manual can be a valuable resource and can even replace a mechanic in certain situations―depending on the complexity of the repair, your level of expertise, and the tools you own or can “beg, borrow, or steal” as the old saw goes. When Do I Really Need a Mechanic? There are … [Read More...]
How BYD’s giant China operation drives the automaker's global expansion
BYD's huge resources in China are helping to drive the automaker's expansion into Europe and other global markets, threatening the dominance of established brands such as VW. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
4 Popular New Small SUVs To Avoid, They Just Failed The New IIHS Safety Test
Follow us today... Four new small SUVs from the 2023 and 2024 model years received the worst test score in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) front crash prevention test. You may want to avoid them if you are a new small SUV shopper. The IIHS recently updated its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that … [Read More...]
Junkyard Gem: 2006 Hummer H3 SUV
After General Motors bought the rights to the Hummer brand from AM General in 1999, it continued to sell the civilianized versions of the military HMMWV that was made famous after appearing in the heavily televised Operation Desert Storm. The Hummer H1 (as it became known) never sold in large numbers, but The General decided to make everyman Hummers based on existing GM truck platforms. The … [Read More...]
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals
Tesla has said it will use a current platform and production lines to produce what it called "more affordable" models by early next year. Source: autonews.com … [Read More...]
The Worst New Subaru Outback Option You’ll Regret Buying
Follow us today... I've discussed the worst Subaru feature on the Outback and other Subaru models. The Subaru Auto Stop/Start feature. But here is the worst Subaru option you will regret buying on the 2024, 2025 Outback, or any other Subaru model. So Many Options On The Outback You may not know, but you can order 115 accessories for the 2024 Subaru Outback. If … [Read More...]
Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers get a break on car prices
(Reuters) – A new form of sticker shock has hit American car buyers like Darin Davis. In January, when the 56-year-old Dallas real estate agent renewed the insurance on the pearly-white 2024 Cadillac XT4 that he bought just a few months earlier, the rate nearly doubled. “It takes the fun out of owning a new car when you’re paying so much money,” said Davis, adding that if he’d known such a massive … [Read More...]