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New GM EVs Won’t Support Apple CarPlay

Smartphone applications like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become must-haves for a lot of consumers. Instead of having to interact with an automaker’s infotainment system, which can be confusing and unintuitive, these features mirror your smartphone’s screen to the main display. Automakers, though, are investing millions into developing better infotainment systems and want people to stop using smartphone connectivity features. While smartphone mirroring, especially Apple CarPlay, maybe some of the more popular tech features on sale, GM announced that it would eliminate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs.The first electric vehicle from GM that won’t have…

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Dodge Sending Off Internal Combustion Challenger With 1,000-hp Demon

It almost seems hard to believe, but the mighty Dodge Hellcat appeared on the scene in 2015 with 707 horsepower from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. Not only does the Hellcat have a stirring name, its insane amount of power and exhilarating performance ensured Dodge’s place in the muscle car wars against Ford and Chevrolet. Unfortunately, the muscle car era is coming to an end. In typical Dodge fashion, it wants that end to be loud and smokey with the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.The name that Dodge chose for its “Last Call” special-edition muscle…

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The Best and the Worst Time of the Year To Buy a New Car

praetorianphoto / Getty ImagesWhatever your reason for buying a new car — it’s your first set of wheels, your family size has changed or your old vehicle has become a liability — timing is everything. Although a major part of your search for a new car will likely revolve around the make, model and style of vehicle that appeals to you, affordability and availability are important, too. The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyImportant: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 When looking for new car deals, timing can have a…

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Car Rental Companies Expanding Again, Leading to Spring Deals

Young whippersnappers might not remember that you didn’t always have to take out a loan to rent a car for the weekend. Thankfully, after the pandemic years, prices are coming down, and there are even deals to be had. Signs that the rental-car industry is turning around can be found in recent expansion announcements, both about new cars being added to fleets and more rental counters in more locations. We found some deals from Sixt, Hertz, and Avis in case you’re looking for temporary wheels soon.The rental-car world is shifting back to normal, sort of. These past few years…

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Best Betting Promos, Bonuses & Deals for NASCAR’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix

Cars round turn one at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Aaron E. Martinez USA TODAY NETWORKWe may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of our links. The newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content.[–[–The start of the 2023 NASCAR season has been packed with plenty of excitement, which is likely to continue this Sunday when the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix begins in Texas. Before the flag drops, prospective bettors and NASCAR fans alike will want to check out all the different…

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Lincoln, GM and Ford dealerships sell in deals across 4 states

LaFontaine Automotive Group has acquired Pfeiffer Lincoln in Grand Rapids, Mich., marking the second Grand Rapids dealership for the Highland, Mich., group as it continues to expand into western Michigan. The acquisition, which closed Monday, follows LaFontaine Automotive’s August purchase of Keller Ford. The Lincoln store purchased from the Pfeiffer family was renamed LaFontaine Lincoln Grand Rapids. “In short order, we’ve seen tremendous opportunity in the greater Grand Rapids area for continued growth for our group,” LaFontaine CEO Ryan LaFontaine said in a statement. LaFontaine Automotive now has 53 franchises, representing 24 brands and nine collision centers, all in Michigan.…

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Buy a New Electric Car Now or Wait?

Quick Facts About Buying an Electric Vehicle Now If you are teetering on the brink of buying an electric vehicle (EV), you may well be asking yourself if you should buy a new EV now or wait. We understand your hesitation. The faltering economy, exploding interest rates, new and confusing regulations on EV tax credits, and the high price of vehicles in general are just a few of the issues that may give you pause. Our discussion here focuses on fully electric vehicles drawing all their power from a battery charged by plugging into an outside electric source. This excludes…

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Rivian In Talks With Amazon To Get Rid Of Van Exclusivity Clause

Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive and its largest shareholder and customer Amazon are reportedly in talks to end the exclusivity part of their electric van deal. According to a report from The Wall StreetJournal citing people familiar with the matter, Amazon informed the EV maker it wanted to buy about 10,000 vans this year. The number was at the low end of a range previously provided by Rivian. In response, Rivian proposed removing the exclusivity terms, which would allow the company to sell its Electric Delivery Vehicles (EDV) to other fleet and retail customers, increasing revenues. The sources added that…

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GM’s $918M Investment, STLA-Terrafame Deal & More

Last week, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (“ACEA”) released data on passenger car registrations for December 2022. The European Union (“EU”) passenger vehicle market soared 12.8% last month to 896,967 units, marking the fifth straight month of growth . Registrations in Italy and Germany witnessed a year-over-year rise of 21% and 38.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, Spain and France saw registrations decline 14.1% and 0.1%, respectively. For full-year 2022, new car registrations contracted 4.6% to 9,255,930 units, owing to supply chain snarls and chip concerns. During the first 12 months, three of the major EU markets witnessed a decline in registrations, including…

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NY dealer sues Stellantis for diverting inventory

A dealership outside New York City is accusing Stellantis of giving illegal “secret discounts” to competing stores and cutting its vehicle shipments as retaliation for a previous legal victory over the automaker. The lawsuit filed by Larchmont Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram, located about 20 miles northeast of Manhattan, seeks damages for alleged violations of federal antitrust laws and New York state dealer laws as well as for what it calls a breach of Stellantis’ duty of good faith and fair dealing. “A decades-old, family-run dealership is facing its demise through no fault of its own,” the complaint said. Larchmont is owned by Alfredo…