Painted car graphics may be an increasingly rare find at the SEMA Show, but the examples on display at the 2017 show were of course first class jobs. Wraps meanwhile were everywhere, much to the enjoyment of wraps shops and suppliers, as well as our cameras. See some of the best wraps and graphics packages… Continue reading Wraps & Graphics at the SEMA Show
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Optimism High Among Auto Dealers
The economic and retail sales growth expectations of independent auto dealers have improved substantially…
Manufacturing Industry Surges into New Year
Manufacturing expanded in January and the general U.S. economy grew for the 105th consecutive month…
Taking Back the Streets
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial was written by Marcy Klevorn, Ford executive vice president and president of mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier, right? Unfortunately, no. And that’s because each… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets
New Records Set for Fuel Economy & Horsepower
Record highs in efficiency and horsepower attributed to the EPA’s fuel economy program…
Iowa Introduces Bill to Allow for Window Tinting
Proposal will allow window tinting in Hawkeye state.
Demand for Exotic and Vintage Automobiles Continues to Rise
The overall demand and average price for exotic, vintage and highline vehicles have continued to increase since 2012…
Investors Ignore U.S. Auto Sales Outlook, Bet on Pickups and SUVs
Most major automakers on Jan. 3 reported lower December U.S. sales and forecast weaker overall sales in 2018…
Auto Leases Maintain 2017 Prices Entering January
Thirty-three different vehicles maintained their prices in January from last month, showing that lease prices are holding steady in the New Year…
Detroit or Bust: Collector Cars on 10-Day Road Tour to NAIAS
‘The Drive Home III: Driving The Future’ will cover 2,200 miles…
Import Car Sales Down Slightly in 2017
International nameplate dealers nonetheless optimistic heading into the new year…
Manufacturing Sector Strengthened by Burst of New Orders
Manufacturing expanded in December, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business…
Used Vehicle Values Had Biggest Drop in 2017 Last Week
This week’s Black Book Market Insights report shows used cars overall dropping in value by 0.78 percent-a record decrease in 2017…
VIDEO: Is Driverless Car Technology Advancing Too Quickly?
Many questions remain about the impact of autonomous vehicles on our lives…
NRDC: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid
Some may worry that charging hundreds of thousands and then millions of electric vehicles (EVs) will spell trouble for electric grid maintenance and reliability. However, a new analysis of real world data from California brings good news…