The Latest: Car recalls for mid-March
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for March 11 through 18, including a Ford recall involving 2,602,668 units and a Mitsubishi recall involving 15,347 units.
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Survey: Auto maintenance neglect despite increase in regular driving
As COVID-19 cases decline in many areas and the national vaccination effort gains momentum, twice as many Americans are driving regularly compared to the beginning of the pandemic, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: 'Big 5' companies intend to 'disrupt' vehicle market
Five powerful tech companies intend to disrupt the car and light truck market, at both the OE and aftermarket levels: Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft & Tesla. The potential for these Big 5 companies to significantly change the vehicle market stems from their long-term mobility goals and immense technical and financial resources.
Junk cars are worth how much?
The average junk car is worth $196.37 according to new research from CarScrappers.com.
Catalytic converter thefts skyrocket nationwide
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), catalytic converter thefts have seen a significant increase across the country since March of 2020, the start of the global pandemic.
IRS begins delivering third round of Economic Impact Payments to Americans
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next week.
AAA: Americans paying 14% more at the pump compared to February
Following last month’s winter storm in Texas, the national gas price average has jumped nearly 40 cents to $2.86. Prices will continue to increase this week, especially following the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly reports showing a second week of major decline in gasoline stocks and a substantial increase in U.S. demand.
Planning a trip in 2021? Be prepared for a different travel experience
More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Light truck population surges between 2010 & 2020
As the car and light truck population climbed 14% across the U.S. between 2010 and 2020, the mix of light vehicles in operation (VIO) was undergoing even greater changes.
The best-kept secrets to dealing with sales objections
When it comes to dealing with objections, most service advisors shut down as soon as the customer says “It’s too much money," or “I’d like to think it over.”
