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Nissan revs up fleet sales as production returns

By on December 6, 2025

Nissan’s average pre-pandemic fleet mix hovered at about 30 percent, a TrueCar spokesman said, declining to disclose specific volumes. During the pandemic and subsequent supply chain shortages, which dramatically cut fleet sales across the industry, that share dropped to 18-to-20 percent. In recent months, the fleet share increased to about 25%. Nissan, which in the past decade relied on aggressive sales to fleets to boost its North American volumes, has been on a multiyear effort to kick that habit, acknowledging that high fleet sales can hurt a brand’s residual values and dealer profitability. Nissan said it isn’t wavering on that…

Guide to Windshield Replacement in Arizona

By on September 29, 2025

Many drivers think they will be perfectly safe driving around with a crack or chip in their windshield, this often isn’t the case. Any obstruction in the windshield can result in unsafe driving conditions and could ultimately cause an accident. Because chips and cracks are prone to spreading over time, especially when exposed to the extreme weather conditions typically found in Arizona, it’s essential to consider windshield replacement, especially if the situation cannot be resolved with an auto glass repair. While this is a simple process, many people wonder if they really need to replace their windshield at all. The…

Ford seeks a ‘blueprint’ contract with Unifor amid transition to electric vehicles

By on July 25, 2023

“It’s been a tough environment in recent years between COVID, between the economic pressures with inflation, with housing prices, and that’s something the entire industry is having to reconcile.” A counterbalance to high levels of inflation is “something that’s going to be on the table through these negotiations,” the official added. Income security for workers in Oakville when Ford’s assembly plant shuts down for retooling next year, is also likely to be among the key issues the company will “need to address together with Unifor,” as part of the talks, the official said. From the automaker’s side, the official pointed…

The Port of Vancouver creates a ‘logistical nightmare’ for Canadian auto deliveries

By on June 23, 2023

Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West Coast logistics hub to enact elaborate contingency plans to get vehicles to Canadian dealers. Facing weeks of waiting at Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal, Hyundai Auto Canada, for one, has begun diverting vessels to ports in the United States, where vehicles are offloaded, placed on railcars and shipped across the border into Canada. The rerouting is no simple task, said company CEO Don Romano, but it beats a month of idling…

NHTSA faulted for defect investigation delays, internal processes

By on June 9, 2023

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top auto safety regulator is failing to complete defect investigations and upload related documents in a timely manner, potentially limiting its ability to address “rapidly evolving and severe” risks to motorists, a government audit found. In a report released Wednesday by the US Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General, auditors reviewed a sample of investigations conducted in 2018, 2019 and 2021 to determine whether the agency has adequate tools, processes and resources to probe and identify safety defects. The audit was conducted between May 2021 and March 2023. Despite efforts to restructure its office, modernize its…

Protect Your Car’s Windows and Windshield from Damage

By on June 9, 2023

Drivers are powerless over flying projectiles on Jacksonville roadways. We can be hit with any number of unidentifiable debris that seems to appear out of nowhere. These small projectiles can cause serious damage to your auto glass. The only defense is to pray hard and be careful. Safeguard Your Ride Windshield damage from freak accidents can happen whether you’re driving a car or not. You can reduce the odds of an injury by always parking in the safest place possible. Garages are ideal, but even a basic carport provides protection. There are also special blankets that can shield your car…

Maserati updated the lineup with a choice of EVs, hybrids, combustion

By on April 26, 2023

Peffer said Maserati’s sales last year and so far in 2023 are primarily utility vehicles. Early data shows that around 80 percent of Grecale sales are conquests. The Grecale starts at $64,995 with shipping, a price point that may surprise some consumers. Houston Maserati dealer Steven Wolf said the brand’s image can make people assume its products are out of their reach, but the Grecale is more accessible. “I think that there’s a lot of people who don’t know you can get a Maserati in the $60,000 range, and I think that’s something [where] the word needs to get out,”…

Why Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand

By on April 22, 2023

Many of us have been there. You get a small chip or crack in your windshield and leave it alone, figuring it won’t get any bigger. Unfortunately, this isn’t often the case. In many situations, this crack or chip will gradually grow larger, causing you to need a full windshield replacement in the future, rather than requiring a small repair now. This can leave you wondering exactly why the heat of the Arizona summer causes this result. Read on to learn the answer. Why the Spread? It may seem unusual for a cracked windshield to spread. After all, most people…