Autonomy also operates in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Scott Painter, CEO and founder of the company, also founded Fair Inc., an automotive fin-tech company. Painter also founded and served as CEO of TrueCar Inc. Photo: Autonomy Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy continues its expansion in the state of California, now adding the San Diego market to its coverage… Continue reading Tesla Subscription Service Launches in San Diego
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Used Vehicle Market Likely to Speed Up in Coming Months
Values of used vehicles, such as this 2018 Lincoln Navigator, should wane somewhat after Q2 and see closer to normal price depreciation patterns for the rest of the year. Photo: Lincoln Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 3.3% month over month in March, according to a Cox Automotive analysis… Continue reading Used Vehicle Market Likely to Speed Up in Coming Months
First Ford E-Transit Vans Ship to European Customers
(L to R): Ali Y. Koç, Deputy Chairman, Koç Holdings Board of Directors and Chairman, Ford Otosan; Mustafa Varank, Minister of Industry and Technology, Republic of Turkey; İlknur Karaca, Team Leader, Assembly Shop Production Line, Gölcük plant. Photo: Ford Ford Pro is shipping the first production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across… Continue reading First Ford E-Transit Vans Ship to European Customers
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decline in March from Seasonal Adjustment
All major market segments saw seasonally adjusted prices that were higher year over year in March. Source: Manheim Market Index Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 3.3% in March from February, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, which declined to 223.5, up 24.8% from a year ago.… Continue reading Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decline in March from Seasonal Adjustment
Hertz Adds Tesla Model Y to Electric Vehicle Fleet
In April, Hertz plans to add the Tesla Model Y SUV to its electric rental fleet. The Model Ys will join the Model 3s at select Hertz locations. Photo: Tyler Casey/Unsplash In April, Hertz plans to add the Tesla Model Y SUV to its electric rental fleet, according to a report by FOX Business. Currently,… Continue reading Hertz Adds Tesla Model Y to Electric Vehicle Fleet
Kyte Launches Tesla Model 3 Subscriptions
Kyte currently operates in 14 markets. The Tesla addition will be available April 15 in two markets to start. Photo: capital street fx via Pixabay Kyte, the California-based company delivering cars on-demand, announced on March 31 the launch of its new Tesla subscription product. The new fleet of premium electric cars will be available in San Francisco and New York… Continue reading Kyte Launches Tesla Model 3 Subscriptions
Tesla Tops List of Electric Vehicles Cheapest to Run
Tesla took two of the top spots, with Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor taking the top spot, with over 3,000 miles per $100 followed by the original Tesla Model 3 coming in at second place, with 2,894 miles per $100. Source: Zutobi A new study by Zutobi can reveal that the Tesla Model 3… Continue reading Tesla Tops List of Electric Vehicles Cheapest to Run
TSD Extends Partnership with Subaru
From the initial launch of the loaner program to the growth of mobile features during the pandemic, both companies share a mutual goal of innovation. Source: Subaru U.S. TSD Mobility Solutions and Subaru of America, Inc. announced in a statement, the signing of a multi-year contract extension to provide Subaru and its retailers fleet technology systems… Continue reading TSD Extends Partnership with Subaru
Free2move Acquires Opel Rent
Acquiring Opel Rent is a move for Free2move to have a greater presence in Germany and Austria, as well as an increase in electric vehicles as part of its fleets. Photo: Free2Move Mobility solutions provider, Free2move, announced in a statement the acquisition of Opel Rent, previously owned by Techno Einkauf GmbH and Verband deutscher Opelhändler (VDOH) Wirtschaftsdienst… Continue reading Free2move Acquires Opel Rent
Customer Pushback Dislodges a Price Rollback from Rivian
The Rivian R1T all-electric pickup truck would have cost 20% more under a price increase that Rivian later canceled for preorder customers. Photo: Rivian Electric pickup truck manufacturer Rivian on March 3 pulled back a steep price increase from customers who had placed pre-orders after many of them contacted the company to complain about the… Continue reading Customer Pushback Dislodges a Price Rollback from Rivian