A new report from J.D. Power, the Electric Vehicle Consideration Study, shows that while most car buyers shopping for electric vehicles do end up selecting a Tesla, “they hardly go into the process completely sold on the brand,” said CNET, …
Today’s car buyers are seeking a combined online-offline shopping experience, according to a recent consumer survey by consulting firm Deloitte, and a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Sonic Automotive. Although 64% of consumers are not comfortable buying entirely online, …
Four of the eight category winners of the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year were brands with Korean roots, evenly split between Kia and Genesis, according to Driving.ca. The winners were announced by the …
An earthquake in Japan has impacted half of Toyota’s vehicle assembly lines in the country (14 of 28 plants), and the ripple effects of the situation could be felt as far as Australia and other countries, according to CarAdvice. “Toyota …
Japan’s Honda said its chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, would step down April 1, 2021 and be replaced by its head of research and development, Toshihiro Mibe. “We would consider using external insight or potential alliances among other actions to make …
Toyota is reportedly investing $210 million into its Buffalo plant in West Virginia to increase the output of its V6 engines, even as it focuses on hybrid and electric vehicles in its lineup. “Toyota said the move will allow the …
Biden administration officials are reportedly working on addressing the growing shortage of semiconductor chips impacting auto production around the globe. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the Biden administration is “currently identifying potential chokepoints in the supply chain …
After much anticipation, Google has finally released its Android Auto 6.1 update. The new update offers support for wallpapers and also re-enables Google Assistant routines. The update also offers major improvements for consumers struggling with vehicle-specific issues. According to a …
General Motors announced that it plans to invest $100 million to boost production of its 10-speed automatic transmission, which is used in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. According to Phil Kienle, Vice President of GM North American Manufacturing and …
BMW is once again the largest U.S. automotive exporter by value. This is the seventh consecutive year that BMW Manufacturing has topped the list of U.S. automotive exporters, based on data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The OEM …
Lyft Canada and Toyota Canada announced a partnership to offer Metro Vancouver Lyft drivers a chance to rent Toyota’s Mirai sedan through the company’s KINTO Share program. Through the program, eligible drivers can rent the hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vehicle through the …
Ford has confirmed that the U.S. Justice Department and California Air Resources Board have closed a probe into an emissions-related issue regarding the OEM’s certification process. No action was taken. However, “Ford faces a class-action lawsuit from owners who claim …
