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The UK’s most and least reliable used cars – Mercedes, Kia, Honda & more

June 25, 2023

According to the findings of a new survey, Suzuki achieved the highest brand rating for its reliability with 94.7 percent. The brand’s Vitara small SUV received a staggering 99.3 percent reliability score, with the Swift small car also getting a near-perfect mark. The data, from What Car?, found that Japanese brands occupied six of the top 10 most reliable brand positions. However, at the other end of the scale, Citroën and Land Rover received the lowest brand reliability scores, of 60.3 percent and 61.3 percent respectively. Small cars had the highest overall reliability ratings, with the Honda Jazz achieving a…

Automotive News

EV makers are dividing into leaders and stragglers in US

June 25, 2023

Some of the recent darlings of the EV market, including Kia and Rivian Automotive, are off to a slow start this year due to supply chain issues and the loss of the federal EV tax incentive because of tougher eligibility rules. Overall, new EV registrations grew 72 percent in the January to April period, according to Experian, driven primarily by Tesla, with 52 percent growth and a 60.8 percent share of the electric-car market. Non-Tesla brands split the rest of the EV market among 24 marques. But not all makers are enjoying the EV sales surge evenly. And some promising…

Automotive repair

Mom and daughter start a nonprofit to help others with auto repair costs

June 25, 2023

Christy Laird and her daughter, Kayla Williams, are the co-founders of the new non-profit organization called “Automobile Service Assistance,” or ASA for short. “We just kept talking about how there is a resource that’s needed here in South Carolina to assist with car maintenance, especially because the price of automotive repair maintenance has gone up almost 23% just in the past 2 to 3 years,” said Williams. The program aims to pay for a portion of expenses associated with automobile repairs that occur from a breakdown, or even general maintenance costs like oil changes (Williams says transmission and engine replacements…

Automotive News

Reasons DIY Auto Glass Solutions are a Bad Idea

June 24, 2023

You may be tempted to try DIY auto glass solutions to resolve cracks in your windshield or other damage to your auto glass. However, these at-home kits can fail to produce the desired results and can even cause additional damage to your vehicle’s windshield in many cases. A Low Chance of Success According to the National Windshield Repair Division of the Auto Glass Safety Council, less than 10 percent of all auto glass damage can be repaired safely with DIY auto glass solutions. Even if your windshield falls to this 10 percent, the chance that you could repair it to…

Automotive repair

Hyundai Motor Group Supports Busan’s Bid to Host World Expo 2030

June 24, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group is supporting the ambition of Korea’s second city Busan to host the World Expo 2030 with the provision of a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) during the 172nd Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) General Assembly, which will be held in Paris, June 20. The Group will provide ten EVs, wrapped with the Busan logo, as transportation to the Korean delegation. This initiative will promote Busan as a candidate for hosting the World Expo to prominent figures from the BIE member countries and significant tourists from all over the world visiting Paris. The Group’s EVs, wrapped with the…

Automotive Deals

The Blind Automotive Engineer Who Saw More Than Most

June 24, 2023

Ralph Teetor was truly a wise man from whom we can still learn much. If you’ve read through lists of little-known automotive history facts, you likely have come across the tidbit about a blind engineer inventing cruise control. That’s about all most know on the subject, but the life story of Ralph R. Teetor is loaded with timeless value. More than just a gimmick or a footnote in automotive history, the man put into practice several valuable principles he attributed to his career and personal success, and I would have to agree it was adhering to those ideals which helped…

Automotive News

Buick Electra E4 goes on sale in China

June 24, 2023

Buick launched sales of its second Ultium platform-based electric vehicle, the Electra E4, this week in China, as General Motors continues to expand its lineup of EVs in a key market. The electric coupe, available in two- and all-wheel-drive versions, is priced from 189,900 yuan ($26,448) to 259,900 yuan, GM’s China unit said. It is 4,818 mm long, 1,912 mm wide and 1,581 mm tall, with a 2,954 mm wheelbase. The two-wheel variant, installed with a 65 kWh battery pack, can drive up to 530 kilometers on one charge. A permanent magnet synchronous motor in the front generates a maximum…

Automotive News

The Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveries

June 23, 2023

Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West Coast logistics hub to enact elaborate contingency plans to get vehicles to Canadian dealers. Facing weeks of waiting at Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal, Hyundai Auto Canada, for one, has begun diverting vessels to ports in the United States, where vehicles are offloaded, placed on railcars and shipped across the border into Canada. The rerouting is no simple task, said company CEO Don Romano, but it beats a month of idling…

Automotive Accessories

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Cuts Stock Position in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY)

June 21, 2023

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lessened its holdings in O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY – Get Rating) by 15.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,659 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 1,189 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in O’Reilly Automotive were worth $5,621,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in ORLY. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in O’Reilly Automotive during the 4th…

Automotive Deals

Can You Return a Car You Just Bought? Buyer’s Remorse Law and More

June 21, 2023

Problem: “The dealership ripped me off” If the car salesperson you worked with didn’t keep promises or you suspect fraud, you might have a case. But don’t make wild, unfounded accusations. Instead, use any documentation you can find. If you think you paid way too much, reference the Edmunds Suggested Price as proof of the vehicle’s market value and an acceptable price. There are also times when people go overboard on the options they purchase in the F&I room before signing a contract. Things such as extended warranties or curbed wheel coverage can add thousands to the loan price and…

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