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...]
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...]
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Hybrid
Review, Pricing, and Specs Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
Rivian losses grow to $1.5 billion in Q1
Rivian reported mixed quarterly results for the first quarter but will see further cost savings from shifting its upcoming R2 production to its Normal, Ill., plant and trimming its capital expenditure forecast. The EV maker also reaffirmed its full-year loss forecast and still sees a "path" to "modest gross profit" in the fourth quarter of this year. For the quarter, Rivian reported revenue … [Read more...]
India's TVS Motor misses Q4 profit estimate as costs rise
By: Reuters | Updated on: 08 May 2024, 22:38 PM Share via: <!--TVS said its profit rose 18.3 per cent from a year earlier to ₹4.85 billion rupees ($58 million) in the quarter ending March 31, 2024, missing analysts' estimate of ₹5.52 billion.--> TVS said its profit rose 18.3 per cent from a year earlier to ₹4.85 billion rupees ($58 million) in the quarter ending March 31, … [Read more...]
Hydrogen fuel of future, vehicles to run on green fuel in coming years: Gadkari
By: PTI | Updated on: 08 May 2024, 22:24 PM Share via: <!--Asserting that vehicles in the country would run on green fuels in the coming years, Union Minister called hydrogen the fuel of the future and emphasised that ethanol production will benefit the agro-economy of the country.--> Asserting that vehicles in the country would run on green fuels in the coming years, … [Read more...]
This Blink Mini security camera 2-pack is 40% off today at Amazon
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. It seems that with every passing year, more and more families are choosing to add a few security cameras to their home, whether that be for keeping an eye on a kid in the other room, a pet while you're away or, you know, just general security. There are tons of serviceable … [Read more...]
Plug-in EVs, traditional hybrids share similar slice of retail market in different areas, Urban Science says
Public charging infrastructure must be available in the right locations before most consumers will consider an EV, Urban Science said. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Bentley's Famed W-12 to Be Replaced by a 740+-HP Hybrid V-8
After reigning supreme over Bentley's lineup for more than two decades, the W-12 is leaving this summer to be replaced by a new hybrid V-8 making more than 740 horsepower. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read more...]
Digital auto finance will bring efficiency and better customer experience, experts say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The auto finance industry has come far in digitization, but there is still a long way to go both in employee- and customer-facing systems. Using technology to improve internal staff efficiency and external consumer experience were key themes for experts in a panel on digital auto finance at the 2024 Auto Finance Summit East conference in early May. Digitization is becoming more … [Read more...]
Canada's Steve Marshall Group enters U.S. via Hawaii, buys Ford dealerships
The second-quarter acquisition marks the British Columbia group's first dealerships in the U.S. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
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