How to make sure the used car you’re buying is ready to hit the road before you shell out the cash Zainal Abidin, 14/12/2025 HOUSTON – Is the used vehicle you’re buying ready to hit the road? One Houston police sergeant says many times it’s not, and the person buying it has no idea. In some cases, there could be inspection issues or maybe the vehicle is salvageable. That sergeant says buying a vehicle… Continue Reading
Maker of Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles to follow California’s strict emissions standards Zainal Abidin, 13/12/2025 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that are the toughest in the nation and require zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles to make up 68% of new light -duty vehicle sales by 2030. The move… Continue Reading
Manufacturers’ Perspectives: The Aftermarket in 2024 Zainal Abidin, 12/12/2025 A new year brings new growth opportunities, and according to several parts manufacturers, 2024 is showing positive signs. Vehicle miles driven is up, which means cars need more maintenance—that means replacement parts. The average price of new cars has increased, meaning drivers will be holding onto their vehicles longer. With… Continue Reading
‘For Sale’ sign jokingly placed on Charlotte County deputy vehicle Zainal Abidin, 11/12/2025 ‘For Sale’ sign jokingly placed on Charlotte County deputy vehicle GET IT ON G E Q I Q O N Continue Reading
Americans increasingly upside down on auto loans as used car values fall Zainal Abidin, 10/12/2025 Nevada ranked the second highest auto insurance rates in the country, according to Insurify. Used car prices are starting to edge down after soaring for years after the pandemic hit, and while the trend is a much-welcome relief for buyers, it is also causing trouble for some consumers who purchased… Continue Reading
Car repair shop chain steers path towards £400m auction | BusinessNews Zainal Abidin, 09/12/2025 One of Britain’s biggest chains of car repair shops is gearing up for a sale that could value it at around £400m. Sky News has learned that Steer Automotive Group has appointed City advisers to sound out prospective buyers. Sources said on Friday that a formal process was not yet… Continue Reading
2024 GWM Tank 500 price and specs Zainal Abidin, 08/12/2025 GWM is coming for the Toyota Prado. The Tank 500 is the biggest, most luxurious, and most expensive model to grace GWM showrooms in Australia, and fills the hole left by the now-defunct Haval H9 locally. It’ll be offered exclusively with petrol hybrid power at launch, bucking the segment trend… Continue Reading
German car parts supplier Continental to cut thousands of jobs Zainal Abidin, 07/12/2025 Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Continental has announced thousands of job cuts as an “initial” step towards improving competitiveness, as one of the world’s largest suppliers to the car industry battles to remain competitive in… Continue Reading
Study: Dealerships’ responses to online inquiries improving Zainal Abidin, 06/12/2025 Study: Dealerships’ responses to online inquiries improving | 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: Connected cars… Continue Reading
Dealer news: 2 M&A moves in North Carolina; NADA assists dealers’ vehicle donations | Auto Remarketing Auto Remarketing Zainal Abidin, 05/12/2025 Holman has closed its acquisition of North Carolina-based Leith Automotive Group, a deal Holman says nearly doubles its automotive retail business. The companies announced an agreement for the transaction in January. The purchase, which Holman says is the largest in the company’s 100-year history, includes 13 new-car franchises and an… Continue Reading