EV Sales Hit Record Numbers
Sales of electrified vehicles hit a record in Q3 2022, as one of the hottest segments in the U.S. automotive market continues to make waves
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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
Yearly Cost to Own a Vehicle Increases to $10,728 up $805 2022
For over 70 years, AAA’s Your Driving Costs has provided members, consumers, and the media with information on the average costs of owning and operating a new
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,
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