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Automotive pioneer Gerald C. Meyers, former CEO of American Motors, died at 94

By on July 3, 2023

Gerald C. Meyers, who went from top product engineer to CEO at American Motors Corp. during an era that produced the AMC Pacer and Gremlin vehicles, died on June 19. Meyers, 94, died of natural causes at his home in West Bloomfield, according to his family. The son of a successful immigrant tailor from Poland, Meyers worked hard to get to the top of the automotive industry and his career included stints at Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp., his daughter Susan Meyers told the Detroit Free Press. He graduated from Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York, in 1945…

Used-car prices rebound, making buying a challenge

By on June 28, 2023

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…

2024 Chevy Colorado Adding ZR2 Bison Off-Road Truck

By on June 1, 2023

For most people, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 offers plenty of performance for high-speed desert runs or slow-speed rock crawling. But there are a select few that will require more. For those drivers, the bigger and badder 2024 ZR2 Bison should fit the bill. Just like last year, Chevrolet has partnered with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to make the ZR2 even more capable. The amped-up Colorado ZR2 will once again utilize the Bison name and come with a host of upgrades that make it look more menacing and more capable off-road than the regular ZR2. A lot of the large components…

Mullen Automotive gives updates on EV deals, factories

By on May 26, 2023

Mullen Automotive Inc. MULN, -15.21% gave a business update before market open Monday, with the electric vehicle maker providing details of its latest factory developments and a recently announced $15.8 million contract with MGT Lease Company. The fleet sales and leasing provider took delivery of Mullen’s EV Cargo Vans earlier this year. “The company afterward signed a vehicle purchase agreement, as announced on May 11, 2023, for 250 all-electric commercial Class 3 Cab Chassis EV Trucks,” said Mullen Automotive, in the update. “The contract is valued at $15.8 million and MGT expects to take possession of the vehicles between August…

Best EV Lease And Financing Deals In May 2023

By on May 6, 2023

It seems EV lease and financing deals are already improving notably in 2023. That said, it might be safe to assume that most deals will never go back to the way they were before the pandemic. At any rate, if you’re going to buy or lease an EV this year, at least you’ll be appreciated of what manufacturers are advertising promotions. While some brands haven’t yet published their manufacturer-sponsored leasing and financing offers this month, we like to get this article out as soon as deals begin to publish. It’s our hope that you can use this article to get…

New GM EVs Won’t Support Apple CarPlay

By on April 16, 2023

Smartphone applications like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become must-haves for a lot of consumers. Instead of having to interact with an automaker’s infotainment system, which can be confusing and unintuitive, these features mirror your smartphone’s screen to the main display. Automakers, though, are investing millions into developing better infotainment systems and want people to stop using smartphone connectivity features. While smartphone mirroring, especially Apple CarPlay, maybe some of the more popular tech features on sale, GM announced that it would eliminate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs. The first electric vehicle from GM that won’t have…