Auto Service World

APRIL 13, 2025

Owning a luxury car in Austin is a dream for many, but the reality often includes unexpected expenses beyond the initial price tag. In Austin, insuring a luxury car can cost significantly more than standard vehicles, depending on the specific luxury vehicle, the driver’s history, location within Austin, and the insurance provider.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 25, 2025

These days, most cars can be found at or below MSRP. That said, not every new car that you could possibly want is going to be a great deal. In fact, several new cars are still selling for more than MSRP. Inventory levels have mostly recovered, and dealers are generally willing to work with you. It certainly isnt Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 4, 2025

These days, it seems like all the desirable, interesting cars are staying expensive instead of getting cheap so they can ruin the finances of normal people willing to roll the dice on maintenance and repairs. Those may be bad decisions, but we at least want the opportunity to make them, dammit. The BMW i8 , on the Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

This is no simple task, especially for performance vehicles like the Honda Civic Type R cars that need to feel a certain way and be fun, above all else. Like most automakers, Honda is looking for ways to electrify its lineup while still keeping the unique driving characteristics the Japanese company is known for. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 3, 2025

Electric vehicles appear to be losing some juice with consumers, if AAA research is taken at face value. adults report being very likely or likely to purchase a fully electric vehicle (EV) as their next car. adults report being very likely or likely to purchase a fully electric vehicle (EV) as their next car.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A new survey shows that 31 percent of American drivers who financed their car are u nderwater on their loans. The problem is even worse for EV owners – 46 percent of those folks have negative equity in their electric cars. Americans have a huge automotive debt problem right now.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 2, 2025

Norway is leading the entire world when it comes to electric vehicle adoption. Nine out of ten cars sold in the Nordic country in 2024 were powered by electricity. That puts the country well on track to hit its goal of only adding EVs to the road in 2025.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 28, 2025

Do electric vehicles really offer a lower cost of ownership than gas-powered vehicles? The automotive data firms 2025 Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Analysis found 44% of the 54 EV models studied had a lower total cost of ownership over five years than a similarly equipped gasoline alternative a drop from 49% in the 2024 study.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Toyota teased a new addition to its GR sports lineup last week, a sleek electric coupe that uses buttplug technology for high-density energy storage. Now, we’ve finally seen the car in full, but it comes with a strange caveat: Despite the near-production looks, it may take some time for this new FT-Se to actually hit… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 29, 2024

Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent on roads around the world, and traditional automakers are constantly rolling out new EV models. However, there’s clearly a desire to make what’s old new again. Enthusiasts are devoting their time and money to EV restomods , and manufacturers are reviving nameplates for new… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 22, 2024

An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 27, 2025

Audi is calling its stylish new off-road electric concept car a reinterpretation of Quattro that showcases the potential of the PPE platform, but theres a much simpler reason this electric Q6 E-Tron concept is cool: It has portal axles. The all-black-everything Q6 E-Tron Offroad concept is lifted nearly 6.5 inches Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

Automakers across America have plowed millions of dollars into their electric vehicle strategies in recent years. Whether it’s new product development, engineering to create lighter, more powerful motors or investment in new factories, they’ve all spent a small fortune. Now, it turns out that cost may not be paying… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 27, 2025

Good morning! Its Monday, January 27, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The idea of a high-powered hybrid-electric personal luxury grand touring coupe is strangely appealing to my sensibilities. The Polestar 1 served as both the capstone and the launching point for Volvos electric Polestar brand spinoff, and it was the absolute pinnacle of what the brand was capable of at the time. With Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Automakers have gone to great lengths to make their electric vehicles feel a bit less alien. There are some that have created synthetic engine notes to pipe out their non-existent exhausts, while others have even simulated manual gearboxes to replicate the shudder of a sharp gear change. Now, Stellantis is looking… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The Fiat 500e is small, electric and starts a little under $35,000. It’s also more spacious than the old 500e and comes with significantly more range. Unfortunately for Fiat, there aren’t a lot of places in the U.S. where its small size is an advantage, so it’s a little surprising that Fiat decided to offer it… Read more.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

Managed by the new Stellantis Charging and Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge addresses electric vehicle customer needs at home, in their business and on-the-go. “As Free2move Charge Home delivers private customers support with installation, financing and warranty of home charging and other energy hardware and services.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Slowly but surely, we’re electrifying every aspect of the car world. We’ve got electric crossovers , fancy electric sedans , electric hot hatches in Europe , and even an all-electric racing series. However, McLaren warns that we’re still a few years off from one important area for electrification: supercars.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

The report cited its December survey of more than 1,000 consumers to show preference for SUV and trucks has dropped slightly SUVs down from 44% in 2023 to 43%, trucks from 9% to 7% and crossovers from 8% to 6% while car segments rose in popularity. The 47% who project used-car profitability was well above the 21% who did so a year earlier.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 9, 2025

If your steering feels jerky and you’ve spotted odd fluid stains under your car — it’s probably your steering gearbox calling it quits. Disconnect the battery before any disassembly to avoid electrical hazards. Unplug any electrical connectors, especially on modern vehicles with electronic steering systems.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 30, 2023

For decades Nissan has built its backbone around enthusiasts with at least three sports cars in its lineup. The GT-R has been the big dog up top , while the Z is a sort of Porsche-911-fighter-for-the-relative-masses , and the brand has typically had an inexpensive sporty car, like the 240SX, Pulsar, or Sentra SE-R, to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 22, 2024

Good morning! It’s Monday, July 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative organization funded at least in part by Chevron and ExxonMobil, recently published a paper condemning the production and purchase of electric vehicles on the basis that they’re socialist nightmare garbage or whatever. The paper asserts that the true cost of electric… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Out of all the legacy automakers, Volvo is one of the most steadfast and fastest working when it comes to the transition to electric cars. Volvo already has a growing lineup of electric cars that are either on sale now… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The world of electric vehicles is uncertain right now, with automakers backtracking on targets, the new U.S. Not Ferrari, though, as the famed Italian automaker has confirmed that its first electric car is coming, and its Read more. government slashing support for their rollout and brands delaying new models all over the shop.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Norway has been the poster child for the electric vehicle transition. EVs have outpaced gasoline-fueled cars in sales for the past few years , encouraged by generous subsidies and an expansive charging network. However, the country is beginning to realize the combustion versus electric struggle doesn’t exist in a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 20, 2025

Automakers have been experimenting with electric cars for over a century. While many consider the GM EV1 to be the first mainstream electric car for the masses, some American automakers were experimenting with bringing an EV to market decades before General Motors, including Dodge, GMs direct rival.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 31, 2025

While NASCAR doesnt currently organize a racing series for electric vehicles, you will be able to see this Mach-E stock car going flat-out this year. Following on the heels of two SuperVans and a SuperTruck , Ford unveiled a Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype on Thursday. Ford plans to race the demonstrator at the 2025 Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. At 80%, new electric vehicle (EV) buyers continue to report the highest levels of satisfaction with the process.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As it turns out, car dealers seem to know even less than buyers do when it comes to electric vehicles , and they don’t really seem too keen on learning about them. The Washington Post spoke with a number of customers who said dealers tried to redirect them to gas cars or gave them unclear or downright incorrect answers … Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 20, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 11, 2024

Good morning! It’s Monday, March 11, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Just over 10 percent of Canadian new car buyers this year chose to buy a battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. million new cars, trucks, and SUVs… Read more. According to CTV , the exact number is 10.3 The Canadian market is relatively small, as the massive frigid country is expected to purchase around 1.63

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Chinese start-up SSC says it will be unveiling a brand-new customer-ready electric sports car for deliveries later this year. It’s called the SC-01, and if everything the company is saying about the car is true, it could be the most exciting driver-focused electric car since the original Tesla Roadster.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 20, 2024

Used car prices are s teadily dropping, mostly due to oversupply , and while electric and luxury vehicles are being hit the hardest, other segments don’t always see a big savings gap between new and used. Read more.

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