A rock flies up and hits your windshield making a small crack. Uh oh. You know you have time, but how much time? Eventually, the crack will spread, obstruct your view, get you a ticket, and you’ll have to replace the entire windshield, something auto insurance typically doesn’t cover. So what exactly causes a small…
5 Essential Sensors Found in Your Vehicle
The sensors in vehicles collect information to detect problems and alert the driver of any issues. They’re essential in vehicles since they make the drivers aware of various problems and ensure they’re driving safely. Nonetheless, while these engine sensors are great assets, they can also break down and become ineffective. This is a danger to…
Bob Loquercio Auto buys Ford, Toyota and Lexus dealerships
Bob Loquercio Auto Group has expanded with the addition of three dealerships in Peoria, Ill. CEO Bob Loquercio and his namesake group on April 5 purchased O’Brien Lexus of Peoria, O’Brien Toyota of Peoria and O’Brien Ford of Peoria from Joe O’Brien of O’Brien Auto Team, Loquercio confirmed to Automotive News. The dealerships, in central…
Ford Oakville plant’s switch to EVs will start in 2024
Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said the previously announced $1.3 billion transformation of its Oakville Assembly Plant for electric vehicle manufacturing will begin in the second quarter of next year and take about six months to complete. During that time some of the 3,000 workers at the Ontario, Canada, the site will be furloughed, although…
Analyze Key Trends, Biggest Brands and Spenders, Deals, Product Category Breakdown and Case Studies
Company Logo Dublin, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Sports Sponsorship by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Automotive Industry – Analysing the Trends, Biggest Brands and Spenders, Deals, Product Category Breakdown and Case Studies” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. This automotive (APAC) report provides deep insights into the automotive sponsorship market trend, the dominant…
Rep. Darrell Issa’s bill would shorten patents on auto repair parts
WASHINGTON — US Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would amend US patent laws by reducing the time automakers can enforce design patents on collision repair parts to two and a half years from 14 years against aftermarket parts suppliers. The bill — known as the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation,…
Spain could get Peugeot 208 EV production, reports say
Governments across Europe are fighting for automaking jobs as the shift to battery power upends the industry. Securing production of a mass-market vehicle like the 208 would be a coup because it’s now Europe’s best-selling car, having ended the 14-year reign of the Volkswagen Golf in 2022. Spain is among countries that have become more…
Why used car prices are going up again
New data shows used car prices which surged during the pandemic, are now stubbornly remaining there despite recent weakness in the market. According to the highly-watched Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (which tracks wholesale used-car prices at dealer auctions), used car prices jumped 3.7% in February compared to January of this year, which was also…