California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is proposing regulation changes that will require collision repair shops to give consumers an itemized estimate prior to performing a teardown. BAR will be accepting comments on the proposed [...]
Hybrid vehicle reliability is strong while that of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is improving, according to a new report from Consumer Reports (CR). “Buying a new car is a big expense and one [...]
A bipartisan New Jersey bill aims to provide automotive dealership technicians with wages for warranty repair services equal to those for other repair services. While the bill is specific to automotive dealership mechanics, it could [...]
A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving are the most prevalent dangerous driving habits in the U.S. In 2023, nearly 41,000 people were killed [...]
General Motors (GM) and Nissan announced the expansion of their electric vehicle (EV) charging networks Wednesday, as Rivian announced the start of their own network Thursday. GM and EVgo announced that their co-branded public fast [...]
Mercedes-Benz opened a new MANUFAKTUR Studio Thursday and expanded its MANUFAKTUR range at its Sindelfingen factory complex, according to a press release. Customizations could include an expanded range of interior appointments and exterior colors, such [...]
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction that stops enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) nationwide. The injunction comes at the final hour, as under the act, [...]
A public hearing will be held on Dec. 18 by the Council of the District of Columbia on a proposed bill that would increase minimum auto insurance coverage. The “Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Amendment Act [...]
Hyundai has recalled more than 226,000 Elantra and Santa Fe inoperative backup cameras. According to the safety recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rearview camera equipped in the subject [...]
A recent business column in Colorado’s The Gazette explores the steps consumers need to research before accepting a total loss settlement from an auto insurance company. Jim Flynn, a columnist and attorney with Colorado Springs [...]
