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Adria Motors Continues to be the Choice Car Repair Company in Long Island, Offering Porsche, Jaguar, and other Luxury Car Repair Services

The company has established itself as a premier provider of automotive repair services in Long Island, specializing in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of luxury vehicles Luxury cars require specialized knowledge and equipment to properly maintain and repair. They are often manufactured using advanced technology and high-performance parts that are not found in standard vehicles and require a mechanic with specialized training and experience to diagnose and fix problems. Additionally, many luxury car manufacturers have specific guidelines and procedures for performing repairs, and a qualified mechanic will be familiar with these guidelines and able to ensure that…

Automotive News

Carvana settles a long-running regulatory dispute with Illinois

An Illinois regulatory official said Tuesday the state has agreed to settle a long-running regulatory dispute with Carvana Co. Per the settlement agreement, Carvana can continue to operate in the state, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a Tuesday video announcement. The retailer admitted to violating Illinois law and agreed to abide by new restrictions, according to a news release from his office. The settlement allows the secretary of state’s office to suspend and revoke Carvana’s dealer license again if it fails to comply with either the agreement or state laws, according to the agency. The online used-vehicle…

Used Cars

10 Most Reliable Used Cars To Buy For 2023

When buying a used car, reliability is often one of the topmost priorities for consumers, and for good reason. With the cost of living continuously increasing, owning a reliable car means enjoying years of trouble-free miles and lower possible maintenance costs. Fortunately, the used car market offers many valuable options to choose from. In fact, in today’s market, any used car represents good value, both in terms of quality and cost savings.Significant advances in automotive research and development, as well as manufacturing techniques, mean cars are now more reliable than ever. Add to that the availability of certified pre-owned…

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Germany’s auto industry must defend itself in moving to EVs

Germany for decades led on well-engineered combustion cars. It’s now facing a watershed year in the quest to retain an edge in the age of electric vehicles. Europe’s biggest economy is under growing pressure to retool dozens of fossil fuel-era factories employing tens of thousands of workers in a race for clean-technology leadership with the US and China. Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and BMW are rolling out several new battery-powered models in the coming months that will be pivotal to proving they can finally start to narrow the gap to Tesla and China’s BYD, the two clear leaders in EV sales.…

Automotive Deals

These Brands Had the Best New Car Deals in 2022

Image: David Zalubowski (AP)If you tried to buy a new car in 2022 you were probably in for a world of frustration. Some of you got lucky, but most buyers faced high prices and/or long wait times especially when shopping for popular cars like RAV4s and Kia Tellurides. However, there were some brands that managed to weather the supply storm and therefore were a bit easier to find units with reasonable prices. Most of you know by now that my day job is as a professional car shopper. I work with hundreds of customers every year and talk with…

Automotive News

Honda to create division to speed up EV development

In changes effective April 1, the new division would consolidate Honda’s electrification strategy and development of automobiles, motorcycles and power products such as generators, it said. The automaker also said it would combine six regional operations to three, composed of North America, China and associated regions including Japan, the rest of Asia and Europe. Integrating the three was to “rapidly develop the implementation of resource shifts in accordance with the future lineup strategy in line with the electrification acceleration,” a spokesperson said in a briefing. The automaker anticipates its vehicle lineup in North America and China will be mid-to large…

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Ford job cuts in Europe: Where the ax will fall

A spokesperson at the automaker’s headquarters in Michigan said on Monday that discussions with the German works councils were continuing and that the company needs to be “more competitive” as it transitions to EVs. He would not comment on specific job plans. Workers were told to expect concrete numbers of job losses from the automaker in mid-February, according to Cologne’s daily paper, the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. Industrial action threats Ford’s plans triggered a union threat of Europewide disruption. “If negotiations between the works council and management in coming weeks do not ensure the future of workers, we will join the process.…

Automotive Deals

These Are The Best Year-End New-Car Deals For 2022

Tesla is dropping the price of its popular Model Y compact SUV by a whopping $7,500 through the end … [+] of the month. AFP via Getty Images Traditionally, the best time to go new-vehicle shopping is New Year’s Eve and the days leading up to it. Dealerships are more inclined to haggle with shoppers to meet year-end quotas and clear their inventories of last year’s models before they become as stale as week-old bread. The deals may not be as rich or plentiful heading towards 2023 as they may have been in past years due to lingering supply-chain issues,…

Used Cars

Ola partners with Dbest Cars to dispose of over 5,000 used cars

By: HT AutoDesk | Updated on: Jan 25, 2023, 10:24 AMOla Fleet Technologies has partnered with Dbest Cars India to dispose of its used commercial fleet vehicles in a deal worth over ₹125 crores. The company is undertaking the process to dispose of over 5,000 used commercial cars because the existing fleet is now obsolete. Thanks to the introduction of regulatory changes such as BS6 emission norms and scrappage policies, an ecosystem has been created for utilization and demand for used cars in India.File photo of Ola cab used for representational purpose onlyWith increasing motorization rates, lower…

Automotive repair

Family owned auto repair shop to nearly double in size | Local News

Scott and Wendy Bean built their auto repair and tire center, Scott’s Garage, in 2016 and already need to add on to their building. The Beans plan to build a 2,400-square-foot addition to their original building at 514 Coombs St., just a few blocks southwest of downtown Lebanon. The addition will almost double the family business started by Scott’s father, Dave Bean, in the 1980s. Dave’s Auto Repair operated on a smaller scale in rural Lebanon, and Scott grew up working in his dad’s shop and eventually took over. But he and Wendy needed a bigger building when his father…