COVID-19 Impacts Democrats and Republicans Differently, Strategic Vision Research Reveals Strategic Vision released its annual results, focusing on new-vehicle buyers' similarities and differences based on their self-identified political affiliation. These include Republicans, Democrats, and Independents and those who identify as leaning Liberal or Conservative with no stated party preference. Given COVID-19's impact on the economy, [...]
SUV share has hit 51% of the market One of the barometers of consumer behavior watched closely across the industry is light vehicle registration activity. Car registration is when the car dealer sells to a customer. In this recent analysis, Tom Libby, IHS Markit’s loyalty principal, reviewed the latest new light vehicle registration data, which [...]
General Motors to create cars with clean domestic energy GM will source 180 MW of solar power from a new Arkansas project developed by First Solar, Inc. The solar modules will be sourced from First Solar, Inc. – America’s largest solar manufacturer. The deal will source power for 100 percent of GM’s Wentzville Assembly and [...]
Volkswagen Passat sedan made in America Spacious interior with new dash design and premium materials 2.0-liter TSI engine boosts torque to 206 lb-ft Standard features include: 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, full LED lighting, App-Connect, Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitoring, Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Traffic Alert MSRP starts at $22,995 I remember when they started making [...]
Proto as in Prototype Signaling the company's intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car, unveiled a prototype that features a unique design inside and out and an upgraded powertrain with a manual transmission. Nissan says the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage, and at [...]
Over-the-Air (OTA) Just like the human body, Aurora Labs believe that cars should be able to sense when something is not working and heal themselves. Aurora Labs’ Self-Healing Software enables continuous, reliable, and cost-effective rollouts of new automotive features. ~ Aurora Labs. Aurora Labs has secured $23 million in Series B funding from top automotive [...]
How to get the most money for your car Owning a car that reflects your personality is something that most people want. The idea of driving a vehicle that people will instantly associate with you is hard to achieve, though, especially when you don’t have the skills to make changes to it yourself. For some, [...]
European car sales down 32% for the first 8 months of 2020 COVID-19 is affecting businesses worldwide, including new car registrations. The European countries were hit the hardest initially with COVID-19, and the European market is showing a substantial decrease as it continues to climb back health-wise and economically. In July 2020, registrations of new [...]
The threat of survival is real The question was posed on my local Facebook page, “Is anyone wondering where to live in the future? I’ve always lived in the West. I don’t know if I can keep doing this!” The thing she was talking about was the wildfires. The California wildfires have covered California in [...]
Maserati MC20 designed by Klaus Busse Modena Italy MC20 marks the beginning of Maserati’s New Era The new Maserati super sports car is a worthy successor to the MC12 A car with a racing DNA 100% Made in Modena and 100% Made in Italy Modena, September 9th2020 – Maserati enters the new Era [...]