Car buyers are getting a respite in terms of rising prices on new vehicles. On Wednesday, Kelley Blue Book released July pricing data that showed the smallest year-over-year price increase in the last decade, prompting Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski to write, “New-vehicle price inflation has all but disappeared in 2023.” According to Kelley Blue book… Continue reading High prices for new cars slowing, discounts rising for most
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Electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ arrives with 750 hp, $130K price and a huge job
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV appears to be everything it should be: More powerful, advanced and luxurious than any Escalade before it. Going on sale next summer, the Escalade IQ promises up to 750 hp, ultra-luxe accommodations and a base price around $130,000. More than a foot longer than the current Escalade and… Continue reading Electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ arrives with 750 hp, $130K price and a huge job
Ford CEO Jim Farley escapes the office with 3-day road trip in F-150 Lightning
Ford CEO Jim Farley is just wrapping up a three-day trek in a Ford F-150 Lightning that began in Silicon Valley, zigzagged through California and ends in Las Vegas on Wednesday. “There is no better way to see America than from behind the wheel. I first learned that on family trips as a kid,” he… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley escapes the office with 3-day road trip in F-150 Lightning
Shawn Fain accuses Jeep-maker Stellantis of trying to gut benefits during UAW negotiations
UAW President Shawn Fain took the contract proposals from Stellantis — owner of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands — and literally threw them into the wastebasket on Tuesday. “Seeing this trash coming from Stellantis’ leadership, I thought it was imperative to make you understand where we’re headed,” Fain said during a member update… Continue reading Shawn Fain accuses Jeep-maker Stellantis of trying to gut benefits during UAW negotiations
So-far unfixable problem with 2023 Ford Explorer cameras frustrates customers, dealers
Dealer lots and storage lots are filled with brand-new 2023 Ford Explorers that require repair and are going nowhere soon. A so-far unfixable problem with the popular three-row SUV is frustrating customers, dealers and shareholders. It’s also cutting into sales and profits. Ford Motor Co. issued a stop sale on its 2023 Explorer in mid-May,… Continue reading So-far unfixable problem with 2023 Ford Explorer cameras frustrates customers, dealers
Kia’s 2024 EV9 electric SUV looks, feels like a hit
Kia has another hit electric vehicle on its hands. That’s my prediction after spending 90 minutes with the 2024 EV9 electric SUV last week. I didn’t get to drive it, and while I don’t yet know the price, the roomy three-row SUV feels destined for success. That is, unless the automaker has another inexplicable brain-fade,… Continue reading Kia’s 2024 EV9 electric SUV looks, feels like a hit
Video: 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV is loaded with style and features
With up to 300 miles on a charge, power and loads of style, the EV9 may set the standard for three-row electric SUVs. Go to Source
With strike talk prevalent as UAW negotiates, labor expert weighs in
With UAW leadership taking a much more assertive approach publicly to negotiations with the Detroit Three than in the recent past, the prospect of a strike has been a hot topic even before talks got underway last month. But there’s more to a strike than employees just walking off the job and hoisting signs. Marick… Continue reading With strike talk prevalent as UAW negotiates, labor expert weighs in
Chevy Bolt owners sound off, flood my inbox with what they want in new model
I asked, and did you ever answer. I wrote about GM’s decision to build a new version of the Chevy Bolt electric vehicle and asked you what features you’d want from the vehicle I am calling “Son of Bolt.” GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said the automaker will develop faster and at a lower… Continue reading Chevy Bolt owners sound off, flood my inbox with what they want in new model
2 auto unions to bargain with the Detroit 3 at same time, each want a share of profits
Unifor — the union that represents autoworkers in Canada — is preparing to kick off official contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, taking a different approach and tone to bargaining than the UAW, its U.S. counterpart. Unifor is expected to put forth a different set of demands as well. But make no mistake, said… Continue reading 2 auto unions to bargain with the Detroit 3 at same time, each want a share of profits