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Buy a New Electric Car Now or Wait?

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Quick Facts About Buying an Electric Vehicle Now If you are teetering on the brink of buying an electric vehicle (EV), you may well be asking yourself if you should buy a new EV now or wait. We understand your hesitation. The faltering economy, exploding interest rates, new and confusing regulations on EV tax credits, and the high price of vehicles in general are just a few of the issues that may give you pause. Our discussion here focuses on fully electric vehicles drawing all their power from a battery charged by plugging into an outside electric source. This excludes…
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GM’s $918M Investment, STLA-Terrafame Deal & More

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Last week, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (“ACEA”) released data on passenger car registrations for December 2022. The European Union (“EU”) passenger vehicle market soared 12.8% last month to 896,967 units, marking the fifth straight month of growth . Registrations in Italy and Germany witnessed a year-over-year rise of 21% and 38.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, Spain and France saw registrations decline 14.1% and 0.1%, respectively. For full-year 2022, new car registrations contracted 4.6% to 9,255,930 units, owing to supply chain snarls and chip concerns. During the first 12 months, three of the major EU markets witnessed a decline in registrations, including…
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Cox Automotive No Motorsports at NADA 2023 Just New Solutions for Retail, Inventory and EV Readiness

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The Auto Channel Screwed By CoxEditor’s Note: In 1993 Cox Ownership wanted to create a purely motorsports entity…until the owners of The Auto Channel convinced them that success could come from serving the auto industry For two years The Auto Channel shared its proprietary knowledge with Cox including the details for an automotive entity, not a motorsports partnership between Cox and The Auto Channel…we were led to believe that because of the partnership level of discussions and agreements with the management of Cox and their telling us we had a deal we proceeded with the confidential foundation and details…
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Car Gear, Tools, and More

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Prime Day, Amazon’s annual two-day shopping event, is famous for offering major discounts across all categories—and that includes automotive accessories, garage gear, tools, and more for the car and truck enthusiast. Prime Day 2023 takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12. There is a slew of automotive products, tools, and car gear deals you can take advantage of right now. We’ve listed our favorites below, along with some answers to FAQs about how car enthusiasts can secure Prime Day savings.Automotive, Car, Truck, and Tool Deals You Can Score Right Now at AmazonAvid Power Cordless Tire Inflator/Air Compressor…
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Deal focus: Rivian acquires Iternio

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Each week, Just Auto’s editors select a deal that illustrates the themes driving change in our sector. It may not always be the largest deal in value, or the highest profile, but it will tell us where the leading companies are focusing their efforts, and why. Our thematic deal coverage is driven by our underlying disruptor data which tracks all major deals across our sectors. Today, it’s the acquisition by Rivian Automotive of Swedish navigation specialist Iternio. The deals Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle start-up based in the US, has announced the acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, developer of…
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Used-car prices rebound, making buying a challenge

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Our main advice for buyers in this still tricky market is to act quickly and negotiate from an informed perspective. That can make the difference between getting a fair deal or paying too much. Also, it’s never been more important to make sure your credit is in good shape. Interest rates are up, but the most competitive rates are reserved for those with strong credit ratings. Here are some other ways to make the best of a challenging market. Consider buying a new car. If you’re looking at newer used cars—models in the 1- to 3-year-old range—you may find that…
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Most Expensive Toyota Grand Highlander Costs Nearly $60k

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Automakers can’t have one three-row SUV anymore. They need to have multiple options that fill in the tiny gaps within their lineups. For Toyota, there was a substantial hole between the midsize Highlander and the large Sequoia. With the launch of the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota has filled that gap. For consumers who think the Highlander isn’t big enough, but the Sequoia is too big, the Grand Highlander could prove to be the perfect fit and it doesn’t cost much more than the Highlander, either with a starting price tag of $44,405 ( with destination).That figure is…
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There Are New Car Deals to Be Had This Memorial Day

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For the past few years, new-car prices have obviously been climbing, so it’s nice to learn that there are some traditional Memorial Day deals out there this year. With the pandemic fading away and the related supply-chain problems sorting themselves out, we’re back to perks like low financing offers and factory discounts. The best deals available knock around 10 percent off the price of the car but don’t expect that sort of sale on everything on the lot.For years, Memorial Day has been on the rotation for holidays that often come with deals at local car dealerships. It’s the…
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