WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in a recent interview spoke on the country’s gradual – but rapidly increasing – pivot towards electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous, self-driving cars and the aspects of the technology behind them that some Americans may be having trouble coming psychologically to grips with. More and more … [Read more...] about BUTTIGIEG: Hurdles Need to be Overcome as U.S. Adopts EVs, Autonomous Cars
Frustrated Renters Often Finding Shortage of Places To Plug EVs In Overnight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As more and more Americans pivot away from gas-powered cars and embrace electric vehicles, one group is experiencing more growing pains than most: renters, who often find themselves without any charging stations readily available to them for juicing up their rides overnight. Renters, especially in cities, are often finding that they don’t have … [Read more...] about Frustrated Renters Often Finding Shortage of Places To Plug EVs In Overnight
Manufacturer Demand for Semiconductor Chip Increases Despite Inventory Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Supply chain issues that resulted in semiconductor chip shortages have held the automotive industry in its grip throughout the COVID-10 pandemic, reducing the output of new vehicles and driving reliance on used ones to fill the void, with prices for both being driven up in the process due to overall demand. However, reports indicate that inventories of … [Read more...] about Manufacturer Demand for Semiconductor Chip Increases Despite Inventory Building
FEDS: Hawaii Used Car Dealer Was Really “Kingpin” Secretly Running Criminal Empire
HONOLULU, HI - Michael J. Miske Jr., the former owner of the Honolulu-based used car dealer Hawaii Partners LLC, has been charged – along with several other individuals – with being a part of Kamaaina Termite and Pest Control Inc., a termite treatment firm and alleged front for criminal activities, including numerous violence and fraud. Among the misdeeds that Miske was … [Read more...] about FEDS: Hawaii Used Car Dealer Was Really “Kingpin” Secretly Running Criminal Empire
Auto Dealer Settles with FTC Over “Junk Fees,” Gouging Black, Latino Customers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An automotive dealer has settled a complaint filed against them by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday that alleged that they were adding illegal “junk fees” to the purchase prices of the vehicles they sold for “unnecessary” services such as certification, reconditioning, or inspections. In addition to charging junk fees, the FTC also … [Read more...] about Auto Dealer Settles with FTC Over “Junk Fees,” Gouging Black, Latino Customers