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Ford, reversing course, to keep AM radio on all models

Ford Motor Co. will keep AM radio in all 2024 Ford and Lincoln models and restore it on two electric vehicles via a software update, according to CEO Jim Farley. In a tweetFarley said the decision was made “after speaking… Continue Reading…

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Gentex auto supplier hit by ransomware attack

According to TechTarget, a Dunghill operator reached out with a link to what the group claims is 5 terabytes of sensitive corporate data from Gentex, including client documents and personal employee information. The report indicated Dunghill posted the stolen information… Continue Reading…

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Consider This Before Repairing Your Windshield

Does your windshield currently have a crack, chip, or some sort of break? While you may not believe the damage is too significant right now, it can turn into a real problem for your safety. As such, windshield repair and… Continue Reading…

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A growing concern in the Canadian automotive industry

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, which tracks fraud trends across the country, there were 109 reported cases of vehicle identity fraud in Canada in 2020, resulting in losses of over $1.2 million. 2 This represents a 13% increase from… Continue Reading…

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor to boost ICE profits at little extra cost

“When you can get scale and engineering efficiencies through a lot of re-use of parts, you can really do a lot of things both from a business perspective and also from a customer perspective, making sure we’re bringing them new… Continue Reading…

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Polestar 3 electric crossover delayed again

Polestar now expects 2023 global sales volumes of 60,000 to 70,000, compared with its earlier forecast of about 80,000 units. Polestar delivered 51,491 units last year. “Given the tougher economic climate, it is difficult for us to compensate for the… Continue Reading…

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Cost of Windshield Replacement Is Going Up

Today, it seems as if the prices on just above everything (food, gas, rent) are going up–and glass is no exception. Unfortunately, maybe not all that surprisingly, the cost of automobile glass materials has been rising every month. . .… Continue Reading…

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Insurers sue Hyundai and Kia over costs of easily hot-wired vehicles

The widespread theft of vulnerable older Hyundai and Kia models not equipped with a crucial anti-theft device could end up costing the US insurance industry up to $600 million. Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, American Family and 65 other auto insurers, which… Continue Reading…