Import cars offer discounts in Korea to boost demand Zainal Abidin, 24/12/2025 이미지확대 Audi e-tron S Import carmakers in South Korea are rolling out unusual offers early in the year, with hopes to boost demand in the slowing market. According to Getcha, an online car sale platform, on Monday, more than half of imported car models were offering discounts of 10 percent… Continue Reading
California signs deal with Stellantis to uphold vehicle emissions rules Zainal Abidin, 23/12/2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Tuesday that top automaker Stellantis has agreed to abide by the Golden State’s strict emissions rules, regardless of decisions made by a future federal administration. Through this partnership, Stellantis — the parent corporation for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and others — has pledged… Continue Reading
Used Retail Vehicle Sales Accelerate in February Zainal Abidin, 22/12/2025 According to vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in February increased from January and were up by 13.5% month over month. A total of 1.49 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during February, up 10.7% year over year… Continue Reading
Auto Insurance Costs Climb Due to EVs, ADAS, and Advanced Materials Zainal Abidin, 21/12/2025 Join us… Headlines are screaming about auto insurance increases this year. For example, CNBC reports that auto insurance costs rise by 26% on average in 2024. While inflation is playing a major role, there are many other factors at work that are causing increases in costs on the auto insurance… Continue Reading
Factory-fit Ford Ranger and Everest accessories to reduce wait times Zainal Abidin, 20/12/2025 Ford has doubled down on its efforts to reduce delivery delays in Australia by establishing a new ‘vehicle personalization centre’ in Thailand, where popular genuine accessories will be ‘factory fitted’ within two days of a Ranger or Everest rolling off the nearby production line. The center will initially offer two… Continue Reading
Honda HR-V facelift accessories revealed Zainal Abidin, 19/12/2025 The updates made to the Honda HR-V have been relatively subtle. However, the company goes all out when it comes to accessories and personalization. The HR-V is known as the Vezel in its home market of Japan, where Honda is offering a wide variety of accessories that customers can mix… Continue Reading
China poses growing threat to US auto industry Zainal Abidin, 18/12/2025 A BYD Seagull small electric car is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images DETROIT — Chinese automakers pose a growing threat to their American counterparts — even without selling directly… Continue Reading
Mercedes leans in on lower-priced models to drive sales Zainal Abidin, 17/12/2025 Mercedes leans in on lower-priced models to drive sales | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings:… Continue Reading
Bentley delays electric vehicle rollout Zainal Abidin, 16/12/2025 Bentley will delay the launch of its first pure electric vehicles (EV) by a year, and now plans on having an electric-only range by 2033, instead of the earlier target of 2030. Speaking at a press conference after announcing the brand’s 2023 results, Adrian Hallmark, Bentley CEO, told press including… Continue Reading
Firefighter injured while battling massive fire at Queens auto repair shop Zainal Abidin, 15/12/2025 WOODSIDE, Queens (WABC) — One firefighter was injured while battling a massive fire at a Queens auto repair shop that authorities say is being looked at as “potentially suspicious.” Officials say flames broke out just after 10:30 pm Wednesday at MS Auto Repairs. Battalion Chief Dennis Crichton said fire crews… Continue Reading