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Car Lighting Laws Across the USA & Canada

Graham Miles — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:18:18 +0000

Customizing your car’s lighting is an easy way to make a statement—but could it also be an easy way to get your ride impounded? Not if you know something about car lighting laws and take steps to avoid breaking them! Many drivers switch out their factory headlights and tail lights, and more than a few add custom undercarriage lighting to their vehicles. However, these upgrades can also get you in trouble if you don’t consult the laws in your area […]

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Jaguar is moving upmarket to challenge Bentley with EVs. Does it stand a chance?

Bart Demandt — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:25:34 +0000

Jaguar has previously announced it is planning become a fully electric brand by 2025. But that tight deadline is not even the biggest news coming from the storied british marque. CEO Thierry Bolloré, who took office last year, also indicated during an interview with Auto Express that Jaguar is aiming to make a bold move upmarket. It is looking to no longer compete with brands like Audi, BMW, Lexus or Volvo, but has its eyes set on the price bracket […]

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China – A bloody 2020 and a new automotive battlefield

Leo Breevoort — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:44:24 +0000

The year 2020 will go down as an exceptional year in human history, unsurprisingly due to the global COVID pandemic. In China, the suspected cradle of the virus, 2020 will also be remembered for a long time in the automotive industry as a crucial year of transition. China is by far the most interesting car market to follow at the moment, as all the major brands from around the world converge on a more or less level playing field. Nowhere […]

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Cheap and unsafe EV sets back the image of Chinese cars in Europe by a decade

Bart Demandt — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:21:33 +0000

The history of Chinese cars in Europe is not without its bumps in the road, most notably in terms of their safety record. And Germany’s automobile club ADAC has been on the forefront of making sure consumers are being made aware of what they’re getting into. Who doesn’t remember the shocking images of the Jiangling Landwind crash test the ADAC carried out in 2005 or that of the Brilliance BS6 two years later? Both cars had a short-lived career in […]

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4 Cars That Will Make You Money & Where You Can Find Them

Makenzie Shattler — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:03:07 +0000

People often refer to cars as “bad” investments, and for the most part, they are absolutely right. But there are a handful of vehicles out there that have appreciating values in today’s vehicle market. Typically, once you drive a brand new car off of the lot, the vehicle’s value instantly drops. After several years, vehicles will hit a “bottom” and then begin to either appreciate or depreciate into a worthless pile of metal. Vehicle values will depreciate for a variety […]

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The Three Most Common Causes of Car Accidents (& How to Avoid Them)

Makenzie Shattler — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:42:58 +0000

Auto collisions in the United States are a common occurrence. There are almost 6 million car accidents each year on average. Today we cover the most common reasons for car accidents in the US and how you can avoid them. What Are the Leading Causes of Car Accidents? Distracted Driving “Distracted driving” can mean a variety of things, anything that takes your attention away from the road is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving comes in all shapes and sizes. This […]

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What Can a Vehicle History Report Really Show You?

Wade Thiel — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:32:07 +0000

Looking to Buy a Car? You’ve probably heard it said before that you shouldn’t purchase a used car without getting a vehicle history report. That is good advice, but if you’ve never paid for a vehicle history report before you might be wondering why these things are so important and what they can really show you anyway. Well, I thought it best to take a closer look at what exactly a vehicle history report is and what it can show […]

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Should You Buy a Used Luxury Car?

Wade Thiel — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:57:50 +0000

Luxury automakers provide a premium experience that mainstream automakers can’t usually match. While a luxury car can thrill you and keep you comfortable and happy for years to come, they are often quite expensive. After looking over the prices on a new luxury car, you may find yourself turning to the used market. This is a great way to get the car that you want while avoiding the high dollar price tags you’ll find on some of the more exclusive […]

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General Motors – Honda alliance: will it work?

Bart Demandt — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:53:48 +0000

So this week General Motors and Honda announced they are planning to form a North American auto alliance that could include a range of vehicles sold under both brands and further cooperation in purchasing, r&d and the development of common platforms for electrified and internal combustion vehicles, will begin in early 2021. The details of the alliance are still unknown at the moment, but while consolidation in the automotive industry makes total sense, I can’t help but fearing for the […]

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The worst is yet to come for US auto sales in times of COVID-19

Bart Demandt — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:50:54 +0000

With factory closures worldwide and dealership showrooms across the US closed for sales of vehicles, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that US auto sales are plummeting quickly. Retail sales which had been in line with expectations until March 11 were down 22% nationwide last week. But this does not yet fully account for the shelter-in-place orders that some US states have implemented by the end of last week to help contain the coronavirus outbreak. In the West Coast some […]

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