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Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design Chief

Volkswagen Is Reportedly Removing Its Design ChiefULI_SONNTAG/VWVolkswagen 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.…

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Used-car seller Canada Drives granted creditor protection

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…

Used Cars

Best Used SUVs, Sedans & Small Cars

Midsized and Large CarsMazda6 2017-2018The 6 is one of the sportiest midsized sedans. Its quick steering contributes to its agility, and we got a class-leading 32 mpg overall from the 2017 model we tested. Other Good Choices2015-2017 Honda Accords2015 Honda Accord HybridSubaru Legacy 2016-2017Toyota Avalon 2014-2016Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2013-2014Toyota Camry 2015-2017Toyota Camry Hybrid 2015-2016 Luxury Cars2015-2016 Acura TLXLexus ES 2013-2015The TLX had a quiet cabin, came nicely equipped, and was available with a manual gearbox in V6 models. We got 27 mpg overall with the four-cylinder. The Lexus ES is a luxury version of the Toyota Camry. It’s comfortable and…

Automotive Deals

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…

Automotive repair

CARS Executive Outlook 2023: James Channer

CARS reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months: How will this year be different, what will drive change and what will be the biggest challenge. We will present their answers in alphabetical order over the coming weeks… You can view the full feature in the February 2023 issue.James Channer, Co-founder, COO, In Motion Brands When a business is as good as it has been for the last couple of years, a lot can go unnoticed. New business…

Automotive Accessories

Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell takes place at the Eastern States Exposition

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – New England’s largest indoor automotive swap meet featuring hundreds of vendors returning to the Eastern States Exposition this weekend.33rd annual Springfield Wedding & Bridal Expo held at Eastern States ExpositionBen Dodge, the show coordinator of Auto Parts Swap/Sell said, “If you’re an automotive enthusiast, you’ll find that there’s something here for everybody.” The Eastern States Exposition is filled up with car lovers of all kinds, connecting over their shared bonds. Show coordinator, Ben Dodge is a lifelong automotive enthusiast, who told 22news that year after year, this show serves as an optimal meeting…

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The Best Vehicles for First-Time Car Owners

When you’re looking for your first car, choosing a vehicle that will suit your needs is important. There are certain characteristics you should look for in your first car. Reliability, safety, and affordability should be top priorities when selecting a new car. Here are the best vehicles for first-time car owners. Honda Civic The Honda Civic is a reliable and stylish sedan that has been around for decades. It offers great fuel economy, with the latest model getting up to 40 MPG on the highway. Its sleek exterior makes it an attractive option for first-time drivers, while its spacious interior…

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The Intersections 3-26-23 | Automotive News

Stress test for the EV transitionA 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…

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Car dealers see drop in per-franchise sales in 2022

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,…