Getting Back to Basics
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 28, 2023
There are certain pillars for success that are consistent and don’t change in creating and maintaining a successful business.
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You Thought Taycan Turbo Was Bad? Smartphone Maker Xiaomi's First Car Has Electric Motors Named V6 And V8
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
When the Porsche Taycan debuted in 2019, purists were infuriated by Porsche’s decision to name the top trim level “Turbo” despite the car being fully electric and not actually having a turbocharger. For the most part people have gotten over it — or at least, they should have by now — but there’s a new contender for… Read more.
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An Unlikely Compliance Model
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 28, 2023
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American Cars Are Huge And Unsafe, But Automakers Don't Want The Simple Solution
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Cars are huge now. This is known. These massive vehicles kill more people than smaller cars — this is also known. Yet, when confronted with these facts, automakers seem to prefer complex, expensive, high-tech solutions to reduce crashes, when there’s a much simpler option available: Make cars smaller. Read more.
Essential Auto Dealership Statistics That Every Dealer Must Be Aware Of
Autosoft
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Essential Auto Dealership Statistics That Every Dealer Must Be Aware Of Executive Summary In the competitive automotive industry, this blog highlights crucial auto dealership statistics vital for decision-making, operations, and customer service enhancement. Covering sales trends, pricing insights, and consumer behavior, these stats serve as a roadmap for success.
Max Verstappen Too Young To Rent AMG GT Sports Car On Vacation, Settles For BMW 5 Series
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
It turns out that being a three-time Formula 1 world champion doesn’t get you a leg up at the rental car counter, as Max Verstappen recently learned when on vacation in Portugal. As reported by The Sun , Verstappen’s family and friends arrived in Algarve on three different private jets , having booked 20 rental cars… Read more.
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F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 28, 2023
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These Are The Slowest Charging EVs On The Market Today
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
One key to making EV adoption to work is fast charging. People that are used to filling up their gas tanks in mere minutes won’t be so easily swayed by the idea of having to sit at a charging station for nearly an hour. While there are certainly EVs on the market that can get people back on the road in less than 20… Read more.
Atlanta Area Family Finds Out The Hard Way That New Cars Can Melt In The Sun
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Georgia may be known for its hot, humid summers, but its winters are pretty mild, so you wouldn’t think the sun would be causing any problems this time of year. Unfortunately for one family living north of Atlanta, that’s not the case. Their daughter’s 2022 Honda Civic is melting, WSB-TV reports. Read more.
Lucasfilm Is Suing A Star Wars-Themed Car Wash In Chile
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Chilean car wash owner Matias Jara is being sued by Disney’s Lucasfilm movie studio, which claims its name and branding could mislead people into believing the car wash is somehow affiliated with the studio. According to a report by Reuters , Jara received the suit while trying to file the Star Wash name with Chilean… Read more.
Elon Musk Is Mad About Reporting On Robots Injuring His Workers, And He Has A Point
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Elon Musk is big mad at a report that kind of sort of implied that one of his favorite robots attacked one of his employees at Tesla’s Austin, Texas factory two years ago. The report never actually said it was one of his shiny ( fuckable ?) Optimus friends, but it didn’t exactly highlight that it was a terrifying… Read more.
You Can Buy The Saleen Mustang That Got Crushed By Semi Trucks In 2 Fast 2 Furious
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Everyone with taste knows that 2 Fast 2 Furious is a great movie. Amongst the silly plot surrounding Paul Walker ’s Brian going undercover to bust a drug lord, 2F2F has the introduction of Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson’s fan-favorite characters, iconic cars like Brian’s silver R34 GT-R , the flashy landscape and fashions… Read more.
Drunk Driving On New Year’s Eve Is Forcing Cities To Offer Free Public Transportation
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Public transportation agencies from sea to shining sea are allowing revelers to head out and come home on New Year’s Eve for free. Chicago , Los Angeles , and San Francisco are among the major cities in the United States that are offering free rides. However, these initiatives were implemented because of how deadly… Read more.
At $4,000, Could This 1994 Chevy Lumina Z34 Light Up Your Life?
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Lumina Z34 was once Chevy’s answer to Ford’s SHO Taurus. Let’s see if this handsome coupe comes with a price that will have buyers answering the call. Read more.
EV Microleases Don't Look Like They're A Very Good Deal
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Automakers and some startups are hoping to win over buyers who might want to consider an EV but don’t want to be locked into a long term purchase by introducing microleases. These terms, often for a year or less, are being billed as a way to get people to try EVs or as a stopgap measure — and while they may seem like… Read more.
Staffer Suggests George Santos May Have Broken His Own Car Window So He'd Have A Reason To Yell At Mayor Adams
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Now that George Santos has been kicked out of Congress and faces a long list of criminal charges, we haven’t heard much from him lately. Which really is too bad since he sure knew how to keep politics entertaining. Don’t you worry, though, he’s not going away quietly. On Wednesday at a little after midnight, he posted… Read more.
Driverless Cars Can Break The Law But Won't Be Ticketed In California
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Autonomous cars have been hitting public roads in a handful of cities around the United States, but the driverless phenomenon has raised one particularly perplexing question: How do we keep those driverless cars in check when they break traffic laws? NBC really delved into the matter this week. Read more.
First Murder In Antarctic May Have Been Over A Game Of Chess
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
There’s not a ton going on between Christmas and New Year’s, so I’m diving back into some of my favorite weird mysteries. The story of the first supposed murder in Antartica is a little hard to track down, but it’s one my Dad would often repeat when his snotty kids pulled out the chess set. Read more.
Pour One Out For These Nameplates Cuz They’re All Getting The Ax In 2024
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
We are losing some Real Ones this year, folks. Much has been said about the demise of the Dodge Charger and Challenger and Chrysler 300 line, but there are other models that are quietly sinking into automotive history , too. Read more.
I'm A College Kid Looking For A Reliable Ride! What Car Should I Buy?
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Matt is helping his eighteen-year-old niece search for the right set of wheels before she goes off to college. She is currently driving an old Prius that is no longer reliable and is looking for something reliable, and fuel-efficient for under fifteen grand. What car should she buy? Read more.
Watch A SWAT Battering Ram End A Highway Truck Chase In Texas
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The dramatic conclusion of a police chase outside of Houston, Texas yesterday involved a SWAT battering ram and a lot of tear gas. The chase began when a Harris County deputy noticed a tractor-trailer stalled on I-10, according to KRIV. When the deputy turned his lights on, the truck’s driver started heading down the… Read more.
The Best Cars Jalopnik Drove In 2023
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
We’re living through an exciting time for the automotive industry (and transportation as a whole). As more automakers start electrifying their lineups while facing stiff competition from new EV startups, we’re also getting some of the best and most exciting gas-powered passenger vehicles the world has ever seen, from t… Read more.
VinFast Has Officially Entered The Dealer Game
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Happy Wednesday! It’s December 27, 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.
Car Depreciation Has Slowed Dramatically
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
If you’re in the market for a car but have hesitated on actually buying something brand new because you’ve heard how quickly a new car loses value , then you’ll be interested in a new CNBC report : New cars are actually depreciating at a much slower rate than in the past. In fact, new cars are holding onto about 10… Read more.
Jalopnik's Favorite Stories From 2023
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Here at Jalopnik we published more than 6,000 stories in 2023, including everything from new car reveals and tech deep dives to racing interviews and recaps, and governmental issues and police force fuckups to comedic crashes and plane incidents. Read more.
Musk, Tesla, Twitter, And SpaceX Had A Hell Of A Year
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Elon Musk will definitely always be considered one of history’s top weird little guys, and 2023 has only served to cement his image. He managed to poorly run all of his companies, running Twitter (I will not call it X) into the ground, causing Tesla to lose ground in the EV race, allowing The Boring Company to… Read more.
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