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Auto Repair Shops Face Big Hurdles as Cars Get More Technologically Advanced: Report
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (38+ words) Auto Repair Shops Face Big Hurdles as Cars Get More Technologically Advanced: Report Independent auto repair shops are increasingly facing roadblocks in offering cost-effective services and maintenance as vehicles become more technologically advanced, a new report suggests....
Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
2+ week, 6+ day ago (109+ words) In the fourth quarter of 2025, 27 percent of vehicle trade-ins involved negative equity of at least $10,000. Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds A record number of automobile owners are carrying negative equity of $10,000 to more than $15,000 into trade-ins on new…...
Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (107+ words) Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride The U.S. automotive industry experienced significant changes in 2025 as the expiration of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, the introduction of tariffs, and regulatory rollbacks reshaped both demand and supply. The shifts pushed the market…...
Faulty Instrument‑Panel Display Prompts Recall of 72,500 Ram Trucks
2+ mon, 18+ hour ago (117+ words) It's the second recall notice issued this week for Ram trucks. Faulty Instrument'Panel Display Prompts Recall of 72,500 Ram Trucks Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, announced on Dec. 1 it was recalling 72,509 Ram trucks due to a potential software failure in their…...
BYD Announces New Recall of Nearly 89,000 Plug-In Hybrids Over Battery Safety Risks
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (196+ words) Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD has issued another major recall, its second in just a few weeks, amid growing scrutiny over the safety of its battery systems. The company said on Thursday it would recall 88,981 Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid sedans…...
Ford Now Offering Used Vehicles on Amazon
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (85+ words) The company becomes the second automaker to sell cars on Amazon, after Hyundai. Ford Now Offering Used Vehicles on Amazon The program is launching in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, with plans to expand to other markets later this year…...
EVs Hit Record High, Petrol and Diesel Sales Fall to New Low
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (125+ words) Medium SUVs led the shift, taking over 60 percent of electric sales. EVs Hit Record High, Petrol and Diesel Sales Fall to New Low Electric car sales hit a fresh record in the September quarter, tightening their hold on the Australian…...
Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Because of Rearview Camera Display Issue
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (116+ words) The automaker reported that a software error could cause the camera image to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is in reverse. Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Because of Rearview Camera Display Issue Toyota has announced a recall of 1.02 million…...
Feds Will Unveil Proposed Changes to EV Sales Mandate This Winter, Officials Say
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (127+ words) Feds Will Unveil Proposed Changes to EV Sales Mandate This Winter, Officials Say The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials say. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at…...
Plans for 2 Quebec EV Battery Projects Upended, With One Project Suspended and Other Cancelled
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) Plans for 2 Quebec EV Battery Projects Upended, With One Project Suspended and Other Cancelled Two electric vehicle (EV) battery-related projects in Quebec have hit a roadblock, with one put on hold and the other cancelled, as companies respond to a…...