Hyundai's and Kia's American financing arm will pay $334,941 to settle charges it illegally repossessed vehicles belonging to military service members, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. According to papers filed in Los Angeles federal court, Hyundai Capital America violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act between 2015 and 2023 by repossessing 26 vehicles whose owners had begun … [Read more...]
Junkyard Gem: 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited
What does a car company do when it introduces a completely revised new generation of a vehicle even while fleet sales of its predecessor remain strong? In the case of 21st-century General Motors, you keep making both versions. That's what GM did when the tenth-generation Chevrolet Impala had its debut as a 2014 model, continuing to build the ninth-generation Impala for fleet-only sales through … [Read more...]
Hyundai Capital, other lenders automate decisions on large percentages of credit applications
Hyundai Capital America and multiple other auto lenders at Auto Finance Summit East reported high rates of automatic decisions on car credit applications and described other work to streamline the vehicle financing process. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Chevrolet Is Killing Off the Malibu as Its Focus Shifts to EVs
The Chevy Malibu has proven to be a steadfast fixture in the automotive landscape since its revival in 1997, but GM has decided the sedan's time is up and will end production in November. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV
Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November
General Motors will officially end production of the Chevrolet Malibu this fall, The Detroit News reported Wednesday, after years of uncertainty and rumor following GM's quiet acknowledgement that it was getting out of the four-door business for good. Cruze production ended in 2019 and the Impala bit the bullet in 2020, Even its small hatchbacks weren't safe; the poor Sonic and … [Read more...]
The best RV air conditioners of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Most RVs are equipped with key appliances, like air conditioning, that can really make you feel at home while on the road. It can get hot when traveling during the warmer months of the year, so to stay cool and comfortable in your RV you'll want to get an RV air conditioner. … [Read more...]
GM Is Destroying Yet Another Old Concept, the 2001 Pontiac REV
Just a few days after the 1990 Cadillac Aurora concept was spotted in a scrapyard, the 2001 Pontiac REV—a 245-hp high-rider—was found in the same sorry state. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
US sues Hyundai, Kia finance arm for repossessing service members' vehicles
The U.S. government on Wednesday sued Hyundai and Kia's American financing arm, accusing it of repossessing vehicles leased by military service members without first obtaining court permission as required by law. According to a complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Hyundai Capital America violated the Service members Civil Relief Act between 2015 and 2023 by repossessing 26 vehicles … [Read more...]
Tesla FSD 12.4, Coming In Hot With No Steering Wheel Nag! And Sooner Than Expected: Elon Musk Shares Extreme Edge Cases Being Tested
Follow us today... Tesla FSD Version 12.4 Coming In Hot I recently wrote about Tesla's FSD blowing your mind with robotaxis launching in China, and I predicted that version 12.4 would come in about a month. Well, it appears it is "coming in hot" and may be coming sooner than that - as soon as next week, according to Elon Musk. Version 12.4 is a step change improvement … [Read more...]
Affordability to affect new-vehicle purchases, study says
An Urban Science and Harris Poll study found 55 percent of consumers said they're likely to change their vehicle purchase or lease plans due to economic concerns in the near future, lower than dealers' expectations. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Jeep Gladiator Gets 4xe Powertrain and Stunning Pink Color
Follow us today... Jeep executives have promised for years that the Gladiator would eventually get the 4xe powertrain that is so popular in the Jeep Wrangler. Now we know when the Gladiator 4xe will be available and the word came down from the CEO of the Jeep brand! Antonio Filosa posted the news about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe on his LinkedIn page. “Next year, … [Read more...]
Americans' driving numbers near pre-pandemic levels, DOT reports
American roadways emptied during the pandemic, but recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that in late 2023, we hit the highways and byways at almost the same rates that we did before COVID-19.The DOT noted that U.S. drives logged 5.7 billion more miles in December 2023 than at the end of the previous year, a 2.2 percent increase, for a total of 263.7 billion miles as … [Read more...]
CR’s 6 Best SUVs Under $30K, Says Subaru Crosstrek Is Far Above The Rest
Follow us today... How good is the redesigned 2024 Subaru Crosstrek compared with the best SUVs for under $30,000? An updated Consumer Reports ranking says the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is the best model and is far above number two. All six top SUVs offer good performance and are safe, reliable, and satisfying choices. But they are not created equal. Consumer … [Read more...]
Fiat 500e messaging with Spike Lee goes beyond sustainability
To help sell Americans on its tiny 500e EV, Fiat is using director Spike Lee and actor Giancarlo Esposito to promote the car's Italian heritage. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
GM names new leader for China after Q1 loss
Steve Hill, vice president of global commercial operations, will succeed Julian Blissett, who is retiring after four years heading GM China. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Rolls-Royce hatches updated Cullinan crossover
The British ultraluxury brand has credited the Cullinan for lowering the average age of its well-heeled customers. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
2025 Land Rover Defender 130 updated with captain's chairs
The 2025 Land Rover Defender is entering its new model year with some minor updates, the most notable being a new captain’s chairs offering on the three-row 130. Instead of a bench in the second row as the only option, you can now select the Captain Chairs Pack in the configurator which brings total seating capacity down to seven instead of eight. The new, luxurious captain’s chairs are both … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Automotive News-Crain Currency event at F1 Miami Grand Prix
The event in Miami brought together industry insiders, private wealth management executives and car collectors. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
The F&I protection product market is complex and uncoordinated, experts say
Conflicting processes are a major challenge, according to a panel on maximizing ancillary product results at the 2024 Auto Finance Summit East conference. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
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