What’s Making Car Repair So Expensive? Sensors
“The change that we’ve seen in the last five years is greater than we’ve seen, probably, in the last five decades.” That’s how Todd Dillender, chief operating officer of Caliber Collision, one of America’s largest car repair services, describes the…
Recall Alert: Hyundai Elantra, Venue, Kona
Hyundai has issued a recall for 13,511 vehicles because an electrical problem can cause them to lose drive power. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Hyundai tells federal safety officials that a sensor in the cars’…
Recall Alert: 2024 Cadillac XT5
Cadillac has issued a recall covering 74 Cadillac XT5 SUVs from model year 2024 because their airbags can tear as they deploy, rendering them ineffective. Cadillac tells federal safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that an…
Tesla’s Charger Layoffs Might Not Slow Charging Growth
A little over a week ago, Tesla blindsided the auto industry with a sudden move to lay off the team building its nationwide charging network. With some time to adjust to the news, the electric vehicle industry and the press…
Nissan Tells Dealers: You Can Advertise Prices Below Invoice
Nissan dealers may soon begin advertising substantially lower prices. Industry publication Automotive News (AN) reports, “With a nearly triple-digit days’ supply, Nissan is letting its retailers advertise vehicle prices below invoice — the first time the automaker has done so widely since…
E85 Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Flex Fuel
What Is Flex Fuel: E85 Quick Facts Vehicles that can run on flexible fuel, a blend of gasoline and ethanol, also known as “flex fuel,” started becoming popular in the 1990s. In turn, manufacturers began producing new cars that could…
Wholesale Used Car Prices Dropped In April
Dealers paid 14% less for used cars at auction this April than last April. That’s a good sign for used car shoppers – wholesale price changes usually become retail price changes after about six to eight weeks. Used car dealers…
Recall Alert: Electric Mini SE
BMW’s Mini division has issued a recall for 128 units of the electric Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door from model years 2021 through 2023 because water can leak into their high-voltage batteries. That can cause the vehicles to stall…
Average Miles Driven Per Year: Why It Is Important
Quick Facts About Average Mileage Per Year The average miles driven per year is 14,489 in 2022, an increase of about 1,000 miles from the previous year’s figure, but it’s still less than pre-pandemic car mileage per year. The average…
How To Get Better Fuel Economy in Your Vehicle
Many factors make gasoline prices fluctuate slightly almost daily, but when the cost spikes, drivers take notice and look for ways to improve fuel efficiency in their cars. According to AAA, today’s nationwide average cost for regular unleaded is $3.64…