Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Electric vehicles spend more time in repair shops than gas-powered cars, J.D. Power finds
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Nearly half of American EV owners want to switch back to gas-powered vehicle, McKinsey data shows
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
This expensive Bugatti has a bizarre steering wheel
The new Bugatti Tourbillon costs $4 million and has a top speed of 227 mph.
The new Bugatti Tourbillon costs $4 million and has a top speed of 227 mph.
Ford announces new Bronco off-road driving school in Tennessee
Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will open a new off-road driving adventure school in Tennessee.
Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will open a new off-road driving adventure school in Tennessee.
Thousands of car dealerships hit with software outage
A major cyber incident affected operations for tens of thousands of car dealerships on Friday.
A major cyber incident affected operations for tens of thousands of car dealerships on Friday.
Ferrari's first EV to cost over $500K: report
Ferrari's planned EV offering will be made at a new plant in Maranello, Italy.
Ferrari's planned EV offering will be made at a new plant in Maranello, Italy.
Future of EV industry looks murky
One analyst says the EV industry has slowed in 2024, and it could be a sign of things to come.
One analyst says the EV industry has slowed in 2024, and it could be a sign of things to come.
Another EV adoption obstacle in America: Thieves are stealing charging cables
Criminals have been stealing EV charging cables, which contain copper wiring, officials say.
Criminals have been stealing EV charging cables, which contain copper wiring, officials say.
Majority of drivers in US back anti-speeding technology in cars, survey finds
Drivers in a recent poll shared that they wouldn’t mind if their cars had a feature that would help prevent speeding.
Drivers in a recent poll shared that they wouldn’t mind if their cars had a feature that would help prevent speeding.
Chrysler recalls certain Dodge Durango, Ram vehicles: What to know
Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles because of a software malfunction.
Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles because of a software malfunction.
Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs amid fire hazard concerns, urges outdoor parking
Kia is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020-2024 due to a fire hazard caused by an overheating front power seat motor, urging owners to park outside until fixed.
Kia is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020-2024 due to a fire hazard caused by an overheating front power seat motor, urging owners to park outside until fixed.
Toyota recalls over 100K Tundra trucks, Lexus SUVs over engine debris
Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Tundra trucks and Lexus LX SUVs in the U.S. Here’s what to know.
Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Tundra trucks and Lexus LX SUVs in the U.S. Here’s what to know.
A $25,000 all-electric Jeep is coming to the US 'very soon,' CEO says
Stellantis is set to offer a $25,000 Jeep EV in the U.S. “very soon," according to its CEO – which stressed how affordability is “the key success factor right now."
Stellantis is set to offer a $25,000 Jeep EV in the U.S. “very soon," according to its CEO – which stressed how affordability is “the key success factor right now."
US tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles that are still equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday.
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles that are still equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday.
How old is your car? Average age is hitting new record, data shows
New findings reveal that Americans are holding onto their older vehicles longer due to the high cost of new cars,
New findings reveal that Americans are holding onto their older vehicles longer due to the high cost of new cars,