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Is The Kia K5 Being Discontinued?Is The Kia K5 Being Discontinued?

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023| 6:16 am

American automakers aren’t the only ones looking to drop sedans in favor of SUVs. While Ford and Chevrolet were two of the first to move away from the sedan body style, it looks like other automakers may follow suit. Kia officially announced plans to discontinue the Stinger after the 2023 model year and a new report indicates that the K5 could share the same fate. Last May, Automotive News it was reported that Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai and Kia, was looking to trim down its lineup of sedans. The outlet claimed that Kia would drop the [...]

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VW’s battery plant deal changes Canada’s auto sector. Whether it’s worth $13B in subsidies is debatableVW’s battery plant deal changes Canada’s auto sector. Whether it’s worth $13B in subsidies is debatable

May 6, 2023May 6, 2023| 3:24 am

German automaker Volkswagen was in the city of St. Thomas, Ont., this week, announcing details of their plan to build their first electric battery plant in North America, in a move that backers say will super charge Southern Ontario into becoming a key cog in electric vehicle supply chains. VW’s plan is undeniably huge news in St. Thomas, but whether or not you think it’s enough to transform the place they call the Railway City into something more synonymous with electric cars depends on your perspective. The sheer scale of the plan is jaw dropping. The auto maker is [...]

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When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023| 12:25 am

Best holidays to buy a car Three-day weekends It’s hard to miss the inflatable eagles, gorillas and wacky waving tube men that dot car lots, to say nothing of the ads that promise “rock-bottom” prices. Does a “Star-Spangled Sale-a-Bration” mean savings for you? It can, but be prepared for a busier-than-normal showroom. Ideally, you want to do your research and test drive before the holiday and close the deal on the weekend. Or, better yet, sew up the deal on the first weekday after the weekend. Here’s a deeper dive into shopping on a holiday weekend. [...]

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New GM EVs Won’t Support Apple CarPlayNew GM EVs Won’t Support Apple CarPlay

April 8, 2023April 8, 2023| 12:18 am

Smartphone applications like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become must-haves for a lot of consumers. Instead of having to interact with an automaker’s infotainment system, which can be confusing and unintuitive, these features mirror your smartphone’s screen to the main display. Automakers, though, are investing millions into developing better infotainment systems and want people to stop using smartphone connectivity features. While smartphone mirroring, especially Apple CarPlay, maybe some of the more popular tech features on sale, GM announced that it would eliminate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs. The first electric vehicle from GM that [...]

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GM’s $918M Investment, STLA-Terrafame Deal & MoreGM’s $918M Investment, STLA-Terrafame Deal & More

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023| 5:46 pm

Last week, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (“ACEA”) released data on passenger car registrations for December 2022. The European Union (“EU”) passenger vehicle market soared 12.8% last month to 896,967 units, marking the fifth straight month of growth . Registrations in Italy and Germany witnessed a year-over-year rise of 21% and 38.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, Spain and France saw registrations decline 14.1% and 0.1%, respectively. For full-year 2022, new car registrations contracted 4.6% to 9,255,930 units, owing to supply chain snarls and chip concerns. During the first 12 months, three of the major EU markets witnessed a [...]

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