Transportation expenditures were up 5.8 percent, driven by vehicle purchases…
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U.S. Automakers Remain Commited to Diesel Technology
General Motors executives reaffirmed their commitment to diesel technology this week during an event hosted by the Washington Automotive Press Association…
Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise in August
Swapalease.com reports that car lease credit applicants registered a 72.6 percent approval rate in August, over the 68.3 percent approved in the same month last year…
Rod Show Uses an Eye in the Sky to Plan Improvements
John Spence said his car show had its best year yet when it was held Aug. 10-11 in Symco, Wisconsin. The event—Symco Rod & Kustom Weekender—featured 600 cars and 120 vintage travel trailers…
Reuters: Mexico-U.S. Accords Include Mexican Auto Export Cap
The agreements struck this week between the U.S. and Mexico on trade would allow President Donald Trump to impose punitive “national security” tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports of Mexican-made cars and auto parts…
Aging U.S. Vehicle Population Led by Truck, SUV Owners
The turnover of household vehicles has slowed since 2009, based on U.S. Department of Transportation surveys of household vehicle travel…
August New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Increase
New-vehicle sales in August are forecast to reach 1.49 million, up approximately 100,000 units from August 2017…
Report: Shifting Lease Trends in Second Quarter
BMW continues to lead all brands in total overall share of traffic on Swapalease.com, with 11 percent share of traffic…
704Games Receives New Investment from Motorsport Network
NASCAR Team Properties expands eSports initiatives…
A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan
Volvo Cars has revealed its S90 Ambience Concept, designed as a sensory experience that synchronizes visuals, sound and scent for in-car luxury.-¯ Based on Volvo’s top-of-the-line S90 Excellence three-seater executive sedan, the vehicle is ride-share-ready with attention to chauffeured passengers in the rear seat. The passengers can personalize the car’s atmosphere by using an intuitive… Continue reading A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan
Hybrid Engine Care Q&A
LIQUI MOLY researcher explains how low usage can affect combustion efficiency…
AWE Programs Foster Production Efficiency
Technology investment improves exhaust manufacturing & delivery…
AAM Wins Lightweighting Award
Driveline technology recognized for reducing vehicle mass…
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum Chooses ODYSSEY
Batteries will power renowned racing sports car collection…
Barrett-Jackson Gears Up For 11th Annual Las Vegas Auction
Yearlong Driven Hearts charity initiative will be front & center…