BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - On Tuesday, August 29, Toyota officials announced they were forced to suspend operations at all of its Japanese-based assembly plants after a massive system failure brought production lines of the world's biggest selling automotive manufacturer to a complete halt. Toyota denied rumors that the issue was due to a cyberattack, noting that it was most likely … [Read more...] about Massive System Failure Grinds Toyota of Japan’s Vehicle Production to Compete Halt
Experts: Used Car Availability Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2028
ATLANTA, GA - A number of factors – including a reduction in leasing and drivers holding on to their cars longer – will prevent used car availability from returning to 2019 levels until 2028, experts at Cox Automotive say, but even as inventory levels gradually improve, the current high prices found in the market are expected to never return to pre-pandemic … [Read more...] about Experts: Used Car Availability Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2028
Huge National Shortage on Auto Mechanics Leads to Long Repair Times, Reports Say
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