How To Discover If Your Car Was Recalled And If Is Safe To Drive (PDF) There have been 50 million cars with open recalls on the roads. Many Fords, Nissan, Hyundai and Honda cars were recently added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration list. If a manufacturer notices
Why Are Automakers Dropping AM Radio? (PDF) When the BMW i3 arrived in the US more than 8 years ago, it lacked a traditional AM radio. It took hackers about a year to find a way to tweak its software so that they could have an AM radio and
Top 10 Used Cars To Stay Away From (PDF) New and used cars offer drivers safety, reliability, fuel economy, and better technology than ever before. All of this comes at an affordable price too. However, not all vehicles are created equal. There are a few things to look out for
America’s Favorite Car Colors of 2022 (PDF) In the early days of the automobile, cars imitated horse-drawn carriages by being black and this is why when Ford began production of its classic Model T there was only one color choice: black. The colors also tell about the times. In
Volvo Sales Remain Up Despite Supply Chain Issues (PDF) Volvo has been one of the biggest car manufacturers on the market for quite some time. The Swedish company sales were up nearly 9% year-over-year in October, and it saw significant growth in its Recharge EV sales, which are now
Car Imports Are More Welcome In The U.S. Than In Europe or China (PDF) The car trade industry changes constantly, and the outcome can depend on a number of factors. For example, car manufacturers may try to gain new traction by opening factories in developing countries or promoting new
EVs Sales Are Expected To Achieve Half Of The Auto Market By 2030 (PDF) Automotive executives think that more than 50% of car sales will be electric by 2030. This aligns with Vice President Joe Biden’s goal, and incentives like the $374 billion US climate spending package. The incentives
Top 10 Cars That Most Held Market Value (PDF) When you buy a new car, its value will depreciate right away. New research from iSeeCars.com has found that car depreciation has been getting much less than it used to be, which is great for car buyers. This is largely
What Is The Life Of an Electric Car Battery? (PDF) One of the first things electric car shoppers usually wonder is, “How far can it go?” It’s a question that makes sense considering the battery pack is typically the costliest component in an EV. When you buy a gas-powered
Vietnamese Automaker VinFast Exports First EVs To The U.S. (PDF) VinFast celebrated the success of its first batch of all-electric cars being exported to international markets on 25 November. The Vietnamese automaker has sent a total of 999 units of the VF 8 model to the US. The ship
What cars will be discontinued in the year 2023? (PDF) This year has seen many changes in the car market, with more SUVs on the road than ever before. Sedans are becoming less common, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any left. If you’re interested in finding a great
Top 10 Alternative Types of Car Doors (PDF) Cars have become a popular means of transportation. They come in different colors, designs, and sizes, with plenty to choose from. Cars are a necessity for long distances that would take hours by foot or animal. They’ve allowed humans to travel
How Long Will Car Prices Remain High? (PDF) Auto prices are on the rise, as they are for many other consumer goods. The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. increased 6.3% year-over-year in September 2022, combined with soaring gasoline prices and rising interest rates, this
New Car Brand? Kia’s logo redesign makes people Googling for “KN Car”(PDF) The South Korean manufacturer owned by Hyundai Motor Company is causing confusion among consumers after the new Kia logo (KN) was unveiled with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in January 2021. Over 200 unmanned aerial vehicles blew up
Toyota Releases New Bz Compact SUV Concept (PDF) Toyota has revealed a new bZ Compact SUV Concept that previews a future electric compact crossover model. This electric model has a “glimpse of what the future could hold.”, revealed at the LA motor show. The Japanese firm wants to expand
Winter Car Care: Tips For Battery Maintenance (PDF) Modern vehicles have more electrical demands than older ones. If your battery isn’t in good condition, it can’t keep up with them effectively. The battery’s primary function is to supply a steady stream of electricity to the car’s accessories and starter motor.
Top 5 Best-Selling EVs of 2022 (PDF) We’ve reached almost the end of 2022 and the electric car sales charts are telling us a very important story. It’s not just about Tesla anymore, and it will continue to shift away from them because challengers start to amass higher numbers.
Automotive Market Update For November 2022 (PDF) The fourth quarter typically accounts for the majority of the yearly depreciation, but this year the declines started in Q3 and are continuing to trend higher than typical. What’s different this year is that declines exceed 1% per week in many segments,
How To Identify Tire Problems By Their Wear Patterns (PDF) If you’ve ever taken a close look at your tires, you may have noticed various tread wear. But what does this mean? There are a few different things that can cause wear patterns on tires. For example, if your
If a Car Is Tailing You, What Can You Do? (PDF) Did you ever have the feeling that someone was following you? If you are driving, it’s easy to double-check because you can see vehicles behind you. If someone is truly following you, help may just be a phone call
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