WASHINGTON, D.C - Following President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory over challenger Vice President Kamala Harris, the nation’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which was greatly encouraged by the current Biden Administration via numerous initiatives, could experience a significant impact – perhaps both positive and negative – when the Republican victor is sworn … [Read more...] about Trump’s Return to White House Could Have Significant Impact on Nation’s EV Adoption
Specs for Cybertruck Range Extender Offer Downgrades from Original Reveal
SAN JOSE, CA - When the specifications for Tesla’s Cybertruck Range Extender were originally revealed at the same time that the futuristic electric vehicle (EV) was released last year, they offered a solid boost to the number of miles that the pickup truck would be capable of traveling on a single charge. However, Elon Musk’s company this week put out revised specs for the … [Read more...] about Specs for Cybertruck Range Extender Offer Downgrades from Original Reveal
In Q3 of 2024, Price Gap Between New, Used Cars Exceeds $20,000 for First Time
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An interesting development has occurred in the automotive field, with the prices of new cars continuing to climb – and, in contrast, the used market becoming more and more affordable – with the average price gap between new and used vehicles in the third quarter of 2024 exceeded $20,000 for the first time ever. The number of brand-new cars available … [Read more...] about In Q3 of 2024, Price Gap Between New, Used Cars Exceeds $20,000 for First Time
NHTSA Launches Safety Probe Into Nearly 2.5M Teslas Over Self-Driving Mode
WASHINGTON, DL.C. - Following fatalities and serious injuries connected to at least 13 vehicle accidents involving Tesla’s self-driving features identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) since June 2022, the federal agency’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has launched a safety probe into the electric vehicle manufacturer that … [Read more...] about NHTSA Launches Safety Probe Into Nearly 2.5M Teslas Over Self-Driving Mode
Court Weighing NADA Challenge to FTC’S Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is currently weighing the merits of a challenge brought against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule – which would make it illegal for a dealer to make misrepresentations about certain topics that would affect a consumer’s buying or leasing choices – by the National Automobile … [Read more...] about Court Weighing NADA Challenge to FTC’S Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule