An Edmunds Q3 2026 report on vehicle buying trends found that new-vehicle buyers borrowed at record levels, took on record-high monthly payments, and financed loans for historic lengths. The average amount financed climbed to $44,664 [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to modernize its outdated vehicle lighting standards, saying doing so will make America’s roads safer for all drivers, according to a press release. NHTSA says an update [...]
Toyota has opened a new battery center in Saline, Michigan, calling it “the next chapter of its electrification transformation.” According to a press release from the automaker, the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) [...]
Through a joint venture with two other companies, Honda has developed underlaying technology for a magnetic-coupling wireless power transfer road system (WPT road system), which will enable wireless in-motion charging of EVs, according to a [...]
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-District 17) has filed a bill that would require auto dealerships and other resale channels selling used vehicles to sell them with functional airbag systems, or if an airbag is missing [...]
ASE Connects, formerly WrenchWay, now offers collision, automotive, and diesel students direct connections to shops and dealerships by creating free profiles. Whether searching for internships, preparing for their first shop tour, or seeking a full-time [...]
Hurricane Isias is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast Friday and into the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). NHC told the area [...]
The newly opened Allstate Auto Lab will allow claims specialists to observe repair technicians in a dedicated “negative-pressure” demonstration area, according to a press release. Claims adjusters will also gain hands-on experience with 22 vehicles [...]
A lawsuit against State Farm alleging claim underpayment has been revived on appeal in New York. State Farm argued it didn’t breach the policy in question because, under the policy terms, it paid the plaintiff [...]
U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) sent letters to executives of State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, and American Family requesting information about an “unprecedented share of homeowners and auto insurance [...]
