Car prices soared after the coronavirus lockdowns, and two years into the United States’ worst inflationary episode since the 1980s, the industry demonstrated that getting back to normal will be a long and lurching ride. In 2021 and early 2022, global shipping problems, a semiconductor shortage and factory shutdowns coincided with strong demand to push…
‘Do Not Consume’ water: Meaford declares emergency following automotive shop fire
The Municipality of Meaford has declared an emergency days after a fire tore through an automotive shop, causing water safety concerns for the community. The municipality declared a formal emergency late Sunday afternoon due to “ongoing environmental concerns” following the blaze on Sykes Street North Thursday evening that destroyed a used car dealership and auto…
Having Problems with Your Car’s Windows Sliding Down?
Are you frustrated because your car windows won’t stay up? Many vehicle owners in Tampa have problems with sliding car windows. Keep reading to learn more about why this happens and how expert repair services can keep your door windows in place. 3 Reasons for Windows that Won’t Stay Up Sometimes, your vehicle’s windows won’t…
Embracing the Importance of Proper Car Disposal and Wrecking
As responsible Toyota owners, it is crucial to understand and prioritize the proper disposal and wrecking of our vehicles. While we form emotional attachments to our cars, give them names, and create unforgettable memories with them, there comes a time when we must let go. Abandoning them in random lots or trying to sell them…
Amazon deploys 5,000 Rivian vans
“To date, Amazon’s Rivian vans have delivered more than 150 million packages across the country,” Amazon said in a blog post Thursday. More than 800 cities now have the electric vans delivering packages, the retailer added. Amazon first deployed the EDV van about a year ago. For the US, the van comes in three cargo…
How carbon-neutral e-fuels could extend the life of the ICE vehicle
To be sure, e-fuel won’t be traveling through nozzles at public stations anytime soon. Refiners have a lot of work to do in perfecting high-volume methods to produce e-fuel in enough quantity and at a comparable cost to gasoline. And there are other issues, too. For example, producing e-fuel requires a lot of water, which…
Petra Automotive Products Launches “Wheels, Deals & Meals” Podcast for All Things Good Food and Good Business Strategy
CYPRESS, Texas, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Petra Automotive Products, the fastest growing premium automotive products manufacturer in the world, announced today the debut of their new podcast, Wheels, Deals & Meals. The podcast, hosted by Petra Founder Arnold Gacita Sr.will focus on how to find the best food in the world whether on business…
Car dealerships slowly examine ChatGPT’s potential
Dealerships may be dabbling in ChatGPT right now, but some of their technology providers believe adoption will happen swiftly. “I think we’re talking a year to a year and a half where [ChatGPT is] doing a huge amount of the car-buying process itself in an automated way,” Horwitz said. IMG05 TruVideo — maker of a…