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Why Windshield Replacement In Arizona Is ImportantWhy Windshield Replacement In Arizona Is Important

April 1, 2023| 3:28 pm

Not only is it extremely dangerous to drive around in Arizona with a chipped windshield, it’s also illegal. If your windshield is left unrepaired, there is a risk of not only being pulled over but that the crack will rapidly spread. If you have a damaged, cracked or chipped windshield it is imperative that you get it fixed as soon as you can to help avoid more problems from occurring. Replacement in Arizona Having your windshield replaced is a simple process, and a large majority of the time your replacement can be covered by your vehicle insurance policy. Freedom Auto… [...]

Auto suppliers scramble to develop alcohol detection technologyAuto suppliers scramble to develop alcohol detection technology

April 1, 2023| 6:25 am

Asahi Kasei will ultimately not serve as the Tier 1 supplier of the technology to automakers, but it will likely get it into passenger vehicles through other in-cabin components, Franchy said. The burgeoning new business opportunity reflects what has been underway at Asahi Kasei, a corporation with $14.7 billion in revenue in the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2022. The big company has been broadening its business base and seeking new markets. When Asahi Kasei is known at all, it’s typically for its decades-old position in chemicals. But in more recent years, the company has built a presence in structural… [...]

Russians are reluctant to buy Chinese cars as the market shrinksRussians are reluctant to buy Chinese cars as the market shrinks

March 31, 2023| 5:58 am

MOSCOW — As the exodus of Western automakers narrows options for Russian consumers, Chinese automakers are filling the gap, forcing Russians to overcome their reluctance to embrace Chinese brands and accept higher prices. Chinese brands such as Haval, Chery and Geely now account for almost 40 percent of Russia’s new-car sales, data from analytical agency Autostat and consulting company PPK showed, up from less than 10 percent in January-February of 2022. Chinese brands have jumped on the opportunity left by the exit of automakers including Renault, Nissan and Mercedes. But there are teething problems. Reuters spoke to several Russian car… [...]

Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design ChiefVolkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design Chief

March 30, 2023| 11:07 am

Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design ChiefULI_SONNTAG/VW Volkswagen will replace its current design chief Jozef Kaban, Automotive News Europe’s affiliate Automobilwoche reports. The designer’s work reportedly hasn’t impressed new VW CEO Thomas Schaefer, and as a result, he’ll reportedly be replaced by Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt. Kaban has been the head of Volkswagen design since 2020. He came to the company from Rolls-Royce, where he led the design team for six months. Automobilwochereports that Kaban’s retro ID. Life concept—which was supposed to preview a 2025 mainstream EV from VW—didn’t impress the new CEO, who wanted a more modern look.… [...]

Used-car seller Canada Drives granted creditor protectionUsed-car seller Canada Drives granted creditor protection

March 30, 2023| 5:45 am

Canada Drives obtained creditor protection March 20 under an order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, according to a notice from court-appointed monitor PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. While the company has focused mainly on ecommerce since 2020, Canada Drives was founded in 2010 as a lead-generating business, matching consumers looking for financing with local dealerships. Under CCAA protection, it plans to restructure its business, winding down the “capital intensive” online sales segment, and refocusing on the financing matching service it has provided for more than a decade. As part of the restructuring plan, Canada Drives also intends to maintain one aspect… [...]

EU, Germany reach car emissions deal that includes e-fuelsEU, Germany reach car emissions deal that includes e-fuels

March 29, 2023| 5:39 am

Germany reached an agreement with the European Union on a landmark regulation that requires new cars to be carbon neutral by 2035, resolving a dispute that threatened to undermine the bloc’s ambitious blueprint to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement, which would allow some combustion engines beyond 2035, was quickly condemned by opponents. The bloc and its largest economy had been at odds over the planned 2035 phase-out of CO2-emitting cars, but leaders signaled in recent days that they were close to a resolution. Germany had wanted assurances that new combustion engine cars could be sold beyond the deadline if… [...]

The Intersections 3-26-23 | Automotive NewsThe Intersections 3-26-23 | Automotive News

March 28, 2023| 4:32 am

Stress test for the EV transition A business’ survival is dependent on smart risk management. As the auto industry takes its biggest risk in the era of mass production — the electrification transition — this week’s Automotive News highlights the magnitude of the batch being made. Ford Motor Co., for example, for the first time publicly disclosed how much money it lost in its Model E electric vehicle division last year ($2.1 billion) and how much it expects to lose this year ($3 billion). Offsetting these large losses, if Ford’s projections hold true, will be large profits from its Ford… [...]

Car dealers see drop in per-franchise sales in 2022Car dealers see drop in per-franchise sales in 2022

March 27, 2023| 3:13 am

Throughput fell for 30 franchised brands and increased to 11, not counting Polestar which was new to the list. Mitch Phillips, global director of data at Urban Science, a consulting firm that also tracks dealership counts, attributed the industry’s decline in throughput not only to inventory shortages, but also to the economy and consumer perception of the economic conditions to come. Toyota, which has long held the top spot for throughput, again was No. 1 with 1,494 vehicles sold per franchise, though also down 8.8 percent from a year ago, as its inventory was constrained. Lexus again finished No. 2,… [...]

Guide to Windshield Replacement in ArizonaGuide to Windshield Replacement in Arizona

March 26, 2023| 3:12 pm

Many drivers think they will be perfectly safe driving around with a crack or chip in their windshield, this often isn’t the case. Any obstruction in the windshield can result in unsafe driving conditions and could ultimately cause an accident. Because chips and cracks are prone to spreading over time, especially when exposed to the extreme weather conditions typically found in Arizona, it’s essential to consider windshield replacement, especially if the situation cannot be resolved with an auto glass repair. While this is a simple process, many people wonder if they really need to replace their windshield [...]

Cox Automotive wields ax as it reviews Canadian operationsCox Automotive wields ax as it reviews Canadian operations

March 25, 2023| 2:29 am

Cox Automotive is laying off 80 staff in Canada and closing its Manheim Edmonton auction operation as it re-evaluates its Canadian footprint following the sale of much of its software business in the country late last year. Matt Trapp, Cox’s regional vice-president for the eastern United States and Canada, said the company has spent the past few months assessing its long-term strategy for Canada, and changes in the local wholesale market mean Manheim Edmonton no longer fits Cox’s growth plan . “It’s never easy when we make these decisions. … Unfortunately, Edmonton is not going to be a part of… [...]

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