Tue.Dec 26, 2023

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Tesla's Cybertruck Is Hitting Unexpected Battery Production Delays

Jalopnik

Tesla’s Cybertruck has introduced plenty of manufacturing challenges, from its massive panes of glass to its stainless steel body panels , but there’s another thing holding big-time production back: the “4680" battery set to power the pickups, Reuters reports based on conversations with nine different Tesla workers. Read more.

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Maximizing Dealership Success: Mastering Online Reputation Management

Market Doctors

In today’s digital age, a strong online reputation is critical to the success of any automotive dealership. With the majority of car buyers relying on online reviews, ratings, and testimonials before making a purchase decision, maintaining a positive online presence is crucial for attracting potential customers and earning their trust. This article delves into the importance of online reputation management for automotive dealers, helping you understand the impact it can have on your dealer

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Police Didn't Breathalyze Or Drug Test The Cop Who Crashed Into An LGBTQ+ Bar

Jalopnik

Last week, a cop in St. Louis, Missouri, crashed into an LGBTQ+ bar after, allegedly, he tried to swerve to avoid something and ended up in someone’s business. While the bar’s owner was arrested for the unforgivable crime of being angry that someone drove directly into his bar, St. Louis cops didn’t even bother to run… Read more.

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The Feed: Doug Wolford’s Drive

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The Feed: Doug Wolford’s Drive Discover the Roadmap to Automotive Success with Doug Wolford Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Dive into the world of cars, sales, and success with Doug Wolford, a seasoned auto expert and sales trailblazer. In this episode of The Feed, Doug shares his journey, insights, and strategies that have propelled him to the pinnacle of the automotive sales landscape.

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Cummins Hit With $1.675 Billion Penalty For Intentionally Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

Jalopnik

Cummins , an Indiana-based company that manufactures and sells engines , has been hit with a $1.675 billion penalty for intentionally selling defeat devices that could bypass emissions sensors, a direct violation of the Clean Air Act , the U.S. Department of Justice writes. It’s set to be the biggest ever penalty for a… Read more.

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Automotive Trends to Look Out For in 2024

Vanguard Dealer Services

Technological change continues to drive exciting innovations in the auto industry. Here are three trends that we expect to gain steam in 2024.

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Tesla Squeezes In One More Recall Before The End Of 2023

Jalopnik

Tesla is recalling 120,000 U.S.-based Model S and X vehicles from 2021 to 2023. This has nothing to do with last week’s massive two-million vehicle recall over Autopilot. This time, it’s that the doors of the cars in question could pop open in crashes if the locks aren’t activated, NHTSA reports. Read more.

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Bask In The Sights And Sounds Of Group B Rally Cars At Monte Carlo

Jalopnik

Group B rally cars are considered some of the most incredible racing machines of all time, and the Rallye Monte-Carlo is one of the most challenging events in motorsport history. Why not carve out 40 minutes of your day to check out this incredible video of the 1986 running of the Monte Carlo Rally? Read more.

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Why Your Dealership Needs An Organic SEO Company

Dealers United

The post Why Your Dealership Needs An Organic SEO Company appeared first on Dealers United.

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GM Has Issued A 'Stop Sale' To Fix Software Issues One The Glitchy Chevy Blazer EV

Jalopnik

The Chevrolet Blazer EV has only just hit the hit the market, but it already has a nasty reputation of faulty software issues that left one journalist stranded at a charging station and another review site logging one fault after another. As a result, General Motors has issued a stop sale for the Blazer EV thanks to… Read more.

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The Preferences of Buying a Used Car with Low Mileage

MforceLA

Are you in the market for a car that’s both kind to your wallet and reliable on the road? Opting for a used car with low mileage might just be your golden ticket. It’s a choice that savvy car buyers are increasingly making, and for good reason. Join us as we delve into the 12 compelling benefits of opting for this route. Read on to discover why a low-mileage used car could be the smartest move for you.

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What's The Rudest Thing You Do When You're Driving?

Jalopnik

Is it rude to honk your horn ? Yes. Is it rude to not use your turn signal lights when changing lanes. Also, yes. Is it rude to be on the phone at a stop light looking at memes? Well, it depends on what color the light is. Just kidding. It’s always rude. And yet many of us do these things anyway. Which of these are you… Read more.

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2024 Might Finally Be A Good Year For Car Buyers

Jalopnik

Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Rental Car Companies Made A Record-Breaking $38.3 Billion In 2023

Jalopnik

When travel bans lifted and the activities of the world resumed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the folks who had been confined to their homes were eager to hit the road — and they haven’t stopped. This year, the car rental industry earned a record-breaking $38.3 billion, according to Auto Rental News ’ most… Read more.

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If You're Looking To STI-Swap And Lift A Subaru Forester For Off-Road Adventures, Then Boy Do I Have The Car For You

Jalopnik

Just based on the photo shown here, you might assume I have a cool old Subaru Forester. Unfortunately for me, the truth is that I used to have a cool old Forester. As the license plate suggests, that picture was taken back when I lived in California. It was great for camping and even proved to be a shockingly capable… Read more.

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Taxi Driver Charged In Vehicular Pigeon Slaughter Incident In Tokyo

Jalopnik

A 50-year-old Tokyo taxi driver is facing charges for killing a pigeon after plowing through a flock at 35 miles per hour. The driver is accused of violating a Japanese wildlife protection law, according to the New York Times. In Japan, all birds (even pigeons) can’t be removed or killed without government permission.… Read more.

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Ineos Is Recalling Some Grenadiers Over Fire Risk

Jalopnik

The 2024 Ineos Grenadier may not even fully be on the lots of the brand’s 21 North American dealers and there’s already a problem. A recall has been issued for the Grenadier over its cool looking auxiliary switches as they can cause a fire. Read more.

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Nio ET9 Flagship Sedan Boasts Super Fast Charging, Drive-By-Wire Chassis

Jalopnik

Chinese EV brand Nio recently held its Nio Day 2023 event, where it launched new charging technologies, gave company updates, and held performances to a crowd of more than 10,000 people in an Olympic stadium. The biggest news was the debut of the ET9 sedan, which Nio describes as a “smart executive flagship.” Read more.

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Americans Are Driving Less, But Buying More Cars

Jalopnik

When the world shut down in early 2020 , the whole idea of “driving a car” ground to a halt for a lot of people. All those hours that would’ve been spent commuting, stuck in traffic, were now spent at home nurturing sourdough starter. But while the amount Americans drive has yet to reach the heights of 2019 — the… Read more.

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No One Knows How Many Nuclear Weapons Exist

Jalopnik

Nuclear annilhilation has become one of the quieter swords of Damocles hanging over our heads on planet Earth; but it’s still there , ready to drop at a moment’s notice. But perhaps the most terrifying part? We have a rough idea of how many nukes still exist in the world, but that number is nothing more than a… Read more.

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Revel In The Artistry Of Rolls-Royce's Most Jaw-Dropping Bespoke Cars From 2023

Jalopnik

With 6,021 cars sold in 2022, last year was Rolls-Royce’s best sales year of all time , marking the first time the company built more than 6,000 cars in its then 118-year history. Despite the Dawn and Wraith exiting production and the Spectre only entering production near the end of the year, total Rolls-Royce sales… Read more.

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Bicyclists Seek Solution To Deadly 'Dooring' Crashes In Los Angeles

Jalopnik

Biking ain’t easy; in fact it can be straight up deadly when faced with giant, speeding cars and infrastructure that focuses solely on those cars. But even parked cars pose a serious risk to bike riders in the form of dooring — or when a car driver opens their door into the bike lane, resulting in a crash. The Los… Read more.

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Nearly $1 Million In Cars Confiscated From Latvian Drunk Drivers Head To Ukraine

Jalopnik

The country with the highest drunk driving rate in Europe has been sending confiscated cars to Ukraine to help in the war effort against Russia for over a year now and, by Christmas Eve, the country managed to move another 271 cars to frontline fighters, and that’s not all. Read more.

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Automatic Braking Systems Still Suck At Preventing Crashes With Motorcycles And Semis

Jalopnik

Despite the many advances in modern automotive technology , the forward collision mitigation systems on cars, SUVs and pickup trucks still struggle to detect vehicles that aren’t also cars, the IIHS reports based on new data. Automatic emergency braking and front collision warning systems have a hard time identifying… Read more.

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Extreme Turbulence Hospitalizes 11 Passengers On Transatlantic Flight

Jalopnik

A flight carrying British cruise-goers from Barbados to Manchester was forced to divert to Bermuda after an incident of extreme turbulence two days before Christmas. There were 225 passengers onboard the Airbus A330-200 operated by Maleth Aero, a Maltese charter airline. When the aircraft landed, 11 people were… Read more.

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At $15,500, Is This Updated 2014 Scion FR-S Up To The Task?

Jalopnik

Today is Boxing Day. And what better way to celebrate that than to have a car powered by a boxer engine for Nice Price or No Dice ? Let’s find out if this Scion’s asking is anything worth celebrating. Read more.

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Used Car Dealer Allegedly Sold One Wheelchair-Accessible Van To 13 People

Jalopnik

Edward Scott Rock, a Philadelphia used car dealer , was arrested last week by federal authorities on charges of mail and wire fraud. Rock is accused of accepting payments from around 120 buyers across 36 states but failing to deliver a vehicle. Most of the vehicles involved were accessible for seniors, wheelchair users … Read more.

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Three Hundred Passengers Were Detained At A French Airport For Four Days While Authorities Looked Into Human Trafficking Claims

Jalopnik

Over 300 travelers from India were stuck in the small Vatry Airport in the Champagne region of France when their charter flight was held over claims of human trafficking, the AP reports. The flight was heading to Nicaragua and contained young children, families, and 11 unaccompanied minors, according to Insider. Read more.

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