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Auto Industry News: Vehicle Sales Update, Bye-Bye Bolt, New California Bans, and World’s Most Expensive Vanity Plate Is Pretty Underwhelming

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auctions, Auto Sales, California, Carb, Chevy Bolt, Chevy Bolt EUV, emissions, epa, EVs, Industry Regulation, internal combustion, Market Trends

New month means new vehicle data, and crunching April’s numbers reveals a mixed bag of news. Inventory is rebounding (slowly),

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And the Winner Is… 2022 Best Cars, Trucks & SUVs of the Year

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Darian A 0 Comments Audi Q4 e-tron, BrightDrop EV 600, Chevy Bolt EUV, Ford Bronco, Ford Maverick, Genesis GV70, Green Car Awards, Honda Civic, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Air, Motor Trend, NACTOY, Rivian R1T, Tesla Model S Plaid, Toyota Sienna

Between micro-chip shortages and supply chain issues (among other things), it was a ho-hum year for auto sales. However, the

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Auto Industry News: GM Recalls All Bolts, Hyundai Debuts Robotaxi, Munich Motor Show Serves Up Wacky Rides, & Wheel Pros Scoops Up Hoonigan

September 13, 2021April 18, 2022 MC Johnson 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Chevy Bolt EUV, Chevy Bolt EV, drag racing, Eaton, EVs, GM, Hoonigan, Hyundai, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona, Ken Block, Lyft, Mercedes-Benz, Motor Bella, Munich Motor Show, NHRA, NHTSA, Recall, Self-Driving Cars, Subaru, Subaru Solterra, Toyota, Toyota bZ4X, Volkswagen, Wheel Pros

Quite a whirlwind week for the auto industry. GM announced a recall of ALL Chevy Bolts, due to fire concerns.

American flag waving behind Yellow Jeep Wrangler

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Auto Industry News: GM & Ford Rivalry Ramps Up, Big Oil Butts Into EVs, Tire Design Takes a Turn, and Jeep Earns Patriotic Nod

July 5, 2021September 11, 2023 MC Johnson 0 Comments 1929 Ford Model A Roadster, 1932 Ford, Amazon, Auto Industry News, Bridgestone, Cadillac Lyriq, Charging Solutions, Chevy Bolt EUV, Continental, Cooper Tire, EVs, Firestone, Ford E-Transit, Ford Lightning, GM, Goodyear, Hummer EV, Jeep, Jeep Wrangler, Keystone Automotive, Mach E, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Pirelli, The Great Race, Tires, Yokohama

Longstanding Detroit rivals, GM and Ford, remain locked in an all-electric race to the finish. Both automakers pull out all

Chris Dyson passed Ernie Francis Jr. in Turn 1 on the final lap to complete a last-to-first victory in Sunday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli 2021 season opener at Sebring International Raceway.

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Auto Industry News: SVRA Hits Sebring, Chevy EUV Makes Debut, Vehicle Dependability Soars, & Subaru Goes “Wild”

February 22, 2021December 8, 2021 Joe Evans 0 Comments Aeromotive, Auto Industry News, Bronco Sport, Carlisle Auctions, Chevrolet, Chevy Bolt EUV, Classic Cars, CTEK, Electric Vehicles, J.D. Power, Mecum Auctions, Mitsubishi Outlander, Odyssey Battery, So-Cal Speed Shop, sSebring SpeedTour, Subaru, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, SVRA, Tesla, Trans Am, Weego

The auto industry continues to chug along with some semblance of normality, despite a worsening chip shortage. Manufacturing hiccups notwithstanding, J.D.

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Upcoming EVs from Detroit’s BIG 3

December 30, 2020December 17, 2020 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Buick, Cadillac, Cadillac Celestiq, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Bolt EUV, Electric Vehicles, EVs, FCA, Ford, Ford E-Transit, Ford F-150, GM, Hummer EV, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Mach E, Maserati, PSA, RAM 1500, Super Cruise

Electric vehicles continue to grow their automotive market share, with more than 5.6 million EVs roaming the roads worldwide. And