Used car dealers continued to avoid stocking higher value premium used cars in May to help preserve their cashflow, according to Aston Barclay. Instead, they chose to bid on and buy high value used cars at auction to satisfy customer orders to provide an instant profit margin while protecting cashflow. Sixteen out of the top […]
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Check Engine Light On But Car Runs Fine – Causes & Fixes
The Check Engine Light has just come on your dash, but you don’t feel like the car is running any differently than normal. Now what do you do? If the car isn’t operating right, you may pull over and check it. On the other hand, it can be tempting to keep driving when the Check […]
Automotive Insights – Canadian EV Information and Analysis Q1 2023
Highlights In Canada, total light Industry (GVW =< 8500 lbs) volume increased 8.5%.ZEVs account for one out of every 11 new vehicles registered in Canada. ZEVs market share increased to 9.1% for 2023, up from 8.3%. The market share of battery electric vehicles (BEV) increased to 6.9%, with volume increasing by 19.1%. Total ZEV […]
Mitsubishi Motors to unveil an all-new compact SUV in Indonesia in August – Equipped with a new automotive sound system as a collaboration with Yamaha
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will premiere an all-new compact SUV at the 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show to be held this August Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will premiere an all-new compact SUV at the 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show to be held this August*. The all-new compact SUV is […]
Do Star Endorsements Influence Your Purchase Decisions? And Would YOU Buy This BMW Because Arnold Schwarzenegger Recommends It?
In today’s celebrity-dominated culture, star endorsements have become a common marketing strategy. From commercials to social media campaigns, we often witness famous personalities promoting various products. But the question remains: do these endorsements truly sway our purchasing decisions? In this article, we delve into the impact of celebrity endorsements and invite you to share […]
Quarter of car buyers ready for online sales, says Cox Automotive
A quarter of car buyers would be happy to purchase online today, while three-quarters say a website’s ‘quality’ would most likely influence their buying decisions. Writing in the latest AutoFocus, Cox Automotive’s quarterly automotive insight update, Regit founder and chief executive Chris Ashton-Green, says answers provided by 3,000 digital garage users show how important a […]
6 Symptoms Of A Clogged Fuel Filter & Replacement Cost
The car’s fuel system contains several critical components that must be in optimal condition to keep the vehicle running smoothly. One such part is the fuel filter. It has an important job and it must remain free of clogs to provide fuel to the engine. That’s why you should know the symptoms of a clogged […]
Fuel for Thought: Auto Safety Systems – Calibration challenges and opportunities
LISTEN TO A PODCAST ON THIS TOPIC WITH S&P GLOBAL MOBILITY EXPERTS A slight modification or accident to a vehicle could make its driver-assist and crash-avoidance technology not work properly — or at all. As more ADAS vehicles enter the fleet, the service and repair industry is struggling to keep pace. With the average […]
GreyScale AI: Paving the way for the future of AVs
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are the future of transportation, and neuromorphic sensors are at the forefront of this revolution. Inspired by how the human brain processes information, neuromorphic sensors are designed to mimic the functionality of biological neural systems and can capture and process complex data. Market Researcher Yole has projected that the market for neuromorphic […]
Used EV values could fall by a further 5-10%; VRA meeting is told
Used electric vehicle (EV) values could fall by a further 5-10% in the next few months, the latest Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) member meeting was told. Giving a presentation on market trends for different fuel types, Dean Bowkett of Bowkett Consulting said there continued to be an imbalance between used EV supply and demand, despite […]