25% of EV Buyers Paying Over $1000 a Month
A growing share of Americans are committing to monthly new car payments topping $1,000 as interest rates and prices continue to rise, according to the car
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Vehicle & Catalytic Converter Thefts Hit .5 Million $4.5 Billion Up 25%
Vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings have continued to plague many cities in the United States since the start of the pandemic. New analysis from
Consumers Hate Paying Above MSRP–Leads to Serious Loyalty Loss
As the competition for new cars of almost every make and model reaches a fever pitch, a growing number of auto shoppers are paying list
Less Satisfaction with ICE Vehicles Reports Study
Satisfaction with fuel economy/range is typically stronger among owners of gas-powered vehicles than satisfaction with range/charging speed among owners of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). This year,
Dramatic Evolutionary Changes Coming to Mobility in the Next 20 Years
The National Safety Council released Wednesday the executive summary of its new research report, Mobility, Technology and Safety: The Next 20 Years. The full report, funded by Allstate
New Vehicle Quality Declined During Pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, initial vehicle quality notably declined, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), released today. The
EVs Are Booming China, Netherlands, Singapore, Norway & Sweden
Electric mobility is booming in spite of the difficult economic situation and tight global supply chains. As a share of global new car sales, electric
Consumers Prefer Helpful Safety Partial Automation Over Full
Drivers prefer partial automation that comes with appropriate safeguards, a new survey conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “Automakers often assume that
Gen Z Shoppers Find it More Difficult to Buy Cars
There are a lot of assumptions made about Gen Z—loosely, those born between 1997 and 2012—and the need for instant gratification, from simple online purchase
New Normal Road Anxiety, Unsafe Driving & Revenge Travel
Cobra Electronics, the leading designer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics including dash cams, radar detectors, CB radios and more, today released a nationwide
Ease Rated Tops for Aftermarket Automotive Service Providers
Vehicle owners say the ease of doing business with an aftermarket service facility is a key reason they choose them rather than a franchised new-vehicle
80% of Americans to Take Summer Road Trips: Need Check-up Before Leaving
As consumers gear up to hit the road this summer, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), America’s largest and most admired automotive retailer, has released the results of a