WASHINGTON, D.C. - Automotive repair shops across the country are struggling amid a huge national shortage of qualified auto mechanics, leading to increased delays and higher prices for customers when they bring their vehicles in for service. According to auto shop repair owners, veteran mechanics have been retiring at a much faster pace than in the past, with the problem … [Read more...] about Huge National Shortage on Auto Mechanics Leads to Long Repair Times, Reports Say
Got Milk? Michigan to Begin Manfacturing Milk-Based Ethanol Fuel for Cars
DETROIT, MI - In an interesting and unexpected use for dairy, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is reportedly teaming up with Canada’s Dairy Distillery in order to construct a new factory that will be giving the phrase “Got Milk?” a whole new meaning to motorists in the state. The MMPA’s new factory, once completed, will be manufacturing a brand-new type of … [Read more...] about Got Milk? Michigan to Begin Manfacturing Milk-Based Ethanol Fuel for Cars
Congress Attempts to Stop Automakers from Doing Away with AM Radio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the news that many automakers are planning to do away with AM radio receivers in their new vehicle models going forward – including electric vehicles (EVs) – Congress has unveiled a new bill that, if passed, would mandate that mode of radio wave reception in all motorized modes of transport going forward, citing its typical use to communicate … [Read more...] about Congress Attempts to Stop Automakers from Doing Away with AM Radio
Used Vehicle Prices Remain “Historically” High This Spring Car-Buying Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Now that spring car-buying season has swung into full gear, many people are going out and attempting to score a deal on a pre-owned vehicle; unfortunately, they're not likely to find one, as a new report indicates prices in the market are remaining stubbornly high and are refusing to budge. Edmunds’ new report, “Used Market Enters Uncharted … [Read more...] about Used Vehicle Prices Remain “Historically” High This Spring Car-Buying Season
Parking Garages May Need to be Replaced to Accommodate Heavier Weight EVs
NEW YORK, NY - A very real need to reevaluate older structures utilized for vehicle storage has been making headlines lately after a parking garage in New York City collapsed, killing at least one person and injuring several others. This comes in light of the fact that electric vehicles (EVs), on average, weigh significantly more than their internal combustion … [Read more...] about Parking Garages May Need to be Replaced to Accommodate Heavier Weight EVs