By Digital Trends Waze has added a new feature for winter driving that should offer peace of mind if you ever find yourself commuting through snow-filled streets. The navigation app will now offer snow reports on the state of nearby…
"The competitive analysis of Distributors who supply parts to repair outlets (the Do-It-For-Me market) generally has been focused on four major factors: Ordering Systems, Availability, Pricing and Delivery. However, three additional competitive factors have…
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As touchscreens become more commonplace, the gulf of perceived differences in the performance of these features between cars and other devices (such as mobile and in-home) has become wider. A new report from the In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group at…
By Allison & Taylor, Inc. DETROIT (December 10, 2019) – As 2019 winds down, are you considering sending the boss a holiday card? If you are, should you send a state-of-the-art e-card/social media greeting, or a “snail-mailed” traditional card? First,…
Franchised auto dealers' sentiment became less positive and independent dealers remained negative in Q4. The Economy, Political Climate and Consumer Confidence are among the Top 5 factors holding back business for franchised dealers. In the most statistically significant positive change…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is here, and drivers may not be ready for what's ahead. In a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Discount Tire – the world's largest retailer of tires and wheels – participants revealed…
By CNET Not only will thousands of Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups need to go back for potentially buggy daytime running lights, as a recall detailed earlier this week, but the automaker also announced a larger campaign for the truck. Ford said on…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The average interest rate for a new vehicle loan dropped to its lowest level of 2019 — and lowest level seen since February 2018 — in November, according to the car shopping…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Used vehicles are commanding a larger share of the U.S. automotive finance market, according to Experian's Q3 2019 State of the Automotive Finance Market report. Used financing increased 2.4 percent year-over-year, reaching 55.15…
By CNBC Tesla’s President of Automotive Jerome Guillen recently sent an e-mail to owners of the company’s first car, the Roadster, admitting “we need to improve service.” Tesla is now telling Roadster owners they will get their own dedicated service…
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are much less likely than consumers in other major industrialized countries to purchase an electric vehicle or hybrid, largely because of concerns over access to charging stations away from home, according to…
Are you ready for a new set of wheels? A vehicle is a large expense for most families.
By TradePub.com When we asked business owners about the most pressing current workforce challenge in their business, 58 percent of small business owners reported the inability to find employees with the right skills to fill key positions. With low unemployment,…
"An estimated one-third of 19-year-old Americans currently do not have a driver’s license, more than double the share without a license in 1985. An even larger percentage of these teens (including those with licenses) seldom drive. "The unprecedented share of…
At just over 70,000 vehicles, the recently announced recall of Fiat 500 cars is small by recent standards, but nevertheless, if you’re one of the owners, it’s a recall you’ll want to know about. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said it…
WARMINSTER, Pa., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holiday Season is here, and once again, car manufacturers are rolling out television commercials featuring quintessential holiday scenes with snowflakes falling, the sounds of jingle bells, and vehicles adorned with giant bows.…
By AAA As leaders in consumer advocacy, traffic safety and industry advice, four organizations – AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council – have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an…
By AAA For the 49 million Americans hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, they will find gas prices mostly similar, if not cheaper, than last year’s holiday. Today’s national average is $2.59. That is just a few cents over…
