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Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000
Financing a new or used vehicle is growing more expensive than ever for consumers, according to a new report from…
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Study: Affordability Concerns Slowing EV Adoption
Despite an overall increase in purchasing intentions, half of U.S. consumers said cost is the top concern when considering all-electric…
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GM Ends Year as Top-Selling Manufacturer
Cox Automotive has revealed its year-end new-vehicle sales numbers, the research firm announced. Full-year sales in 2022, based on vehicle…
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The Best States for Mechanics
Oklahoma topped the list of top states to work as a mechanic, followed by Mississippi and New Mexico…
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Axalta Releases Annual Automotive Color Popularity Report
White, black and gray vehicles add up to 82% of the cars on the road, but variations of blue, red…
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Axalta Names Techno Blue 2023 Automotive Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems has named Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year, the company announced. Axalta’s…
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Car Repossessions on the Rise
A growing number of consumers are falling behind on their car payments thanks to rising car prices and an extended…
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IIHS Updates Longest-Running Crash Test to Address Rear Passenger Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is updating its longest-running crash test, the moderate overlap front evaluation, to address…
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SEMA Seeking Speakers for 2023 Education Program
Topics of focus for the 2023 SEMA Show and SEMA’s year-round virtual education program include sales and marketing, vehicle technology,…
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Key Performance Indicators Report — December 2022
Sponsored by Holley – A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, economic analysis, consumer…
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KPI — December 2022: State of Business
The vehicle market remains quite dynamic, as some improving variables are countered by negative ones…
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KPI — December 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
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KPI — December 2022: State of the Economy
While businesses are in good shape and consumer spending remains relatively strong, experts are warning continued inflation could trigger a…
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KPI — December 2022: Consumer Trends
A decrease in consumer confidence and a gloomy short-term outlook suggests that the economy has lost momentum as the year…
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Driving Into the EV Future
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Jason R. Sakurai It’s all the…