The average payment of an existing lease on the road as reported in the fourth quarter of 2018 was $519.14, up from $510.22 during Q3, according to Swapalease.com. In addition, the average months remaining on a lease before a person…
"General Motors and Ford have announced that they will significantly reduce the number of car models they sell in the U.S. during the next few years. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has already cut back its car offerings. "This near exit…
-- Remarkable Ram Truck features LINE-X ULTRA full exterior coating & other premium products throughout build as truck makes first-ever public debut -- Exclusive LINE-X & Truck Gear by LINE-X products showcased on all-new custom 2019 RAM 1500 built by…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation that would negatively impact collision repairers and consumers relative to aftermarket crash parts. The legislation, SF0095, has passed the Wyoming State Senate and…
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With retail passenger car sales totaling 667,762 units in 2018, Honda was the retail best-selling passenger car brand in America in 2018 – a first in the brand's 49-year history, according to just-released retail sales data…
During Wednesday's webinar for collision repairers, I-CAR's Vice President of Sales Nick Notte addressed refinements to I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP), made at the request of the industry.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs held a hearing on House Bill 664, which addresses the issue of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures.
The transmission would not upshift from low gear.
FREMONT, California, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research titled "Global ADAS and Autonomous Driving Component Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2028," the market was valued at $4.8 billion in 2017 and is anticipated to reach $56.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 22.31 percent during the forecast period…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2013 Buick Verano, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 82,008 Problem: The engine would intermittently crank over but not start. Once started, it would also stall. Details: The technician retrieved one diagnostic trouble code: B1517 5A - Battery Voltage Plausibility Failure (stored…
ASA Washington, D.C. rep Robert L. Redding Jr. met Tuesday afternoon with top U.S. Department of Labor officials to discuss a variety of issues related to independent automotive repair’s workforce.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2002 Isuzu NPR-HD, L4-4.8L DSL Turbo (4HE1) Mileage: 226,005 Problem: No electrical power was available in the vehicle. The battery was fully charged. Details: The technician found that the 80-amp FL-1 fuse was blown. He installed a new fuse, which blew…
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG), the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, introduced two new electric concepts showcasing the excitement and style of the future at X Games Aspen 2019.
Today, the Genesis Essentia Concept was named "Concept of the Year" by Automobile magazine.
The Luxury Car and Near Luxury Car segments had the highest depreciation rate in 2018, according to this week's Black Book Market Insights Report. Meanwhile, the Compact Car and Sub-Compact Car segments experienced the least depreciation, highlighting the affordability factor…
For the driverless car industry, last year was a boon for technology breakthroughs... and a disaster from a public relations perspective.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Neon, L4-2.0L, VIN C, automatic transmission Mileage: 176,335 Problem: The vehicle will not shift and is stuck in second gear. The MIL is on. Details: When the tech connected a scan tool, he found a DTC P0750 (LR Solenoid Circuit).…
The Lone Star State's best, most classic and funniest personalized license plates for 2018 have been revealed.
