Lamborghini Philadelphia is putting the “I” into in its “F&I” to make sure customers get what they want. About a year ago the Devon, Pa., dealership began offering auto and homeowners insurance policies to its white-shoe clientele. The move is generating additional revenue for the dealership and fostering goodwill from customers. When selling a new […]
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WASHINGTON — As automakers electrify more of their portfolios to meet the EPA’s new and increasingly stringent rules on vehicle emissions, the industry will be looking for additional support to grow the EV market in the U.S. But the uncertain future of the Build Back Better Act — a roughly $2 trillion reconciliation package that
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There is a lot of hype surrounding the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N and for good reason. In fact, it appears to be one of the best performance cars on sale at its price point and Doug DeMuro recently put it through its paces. Powering this latest addition to the N family is a turbocharged 2.0-liter
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The Jeep Compass received a comprehensive facelift in 2021 which included a number of visual tweaks, a redesigned interior, and a revised powertrain lineup. Since Carscoops has staff residing in Europe, we thought it would be a nice idea to try out the EU-spec model in its flagship plug-in hybrid form so we can see
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An extremely rare 1988 Audi 200 Quattro “Nardo 6000” used in a speed record attempt is heading to auction with Bonhams on Feb. 3. In 1988, then-Audi CEO Ferdinand Piëch decided to break speed records held by the Mercedes-Benz C111 diesel prototype since 1978. Three identical Audi 200 Quattro sedans were specially prepared for the
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Automotive mirror supplier Gentex Corp. said shortages in electronic components put a significant drag on its fourth-quarter financial performance compared with a year earlier. The producer of dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based driver-assistance systems said Friday that fourth-quarter net income plunged 41 percent to $84.2 million. Revenue fell 21 percent to $419.8 million. Gentex avoided
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The proliferation of electric vehicles and charging stations in the coming years could alter the relationship between drivers and where they park. Paul Vosper, CEO of EV charger manufacturer JuiceBar, said that as the vehicle charging network becomes more robust, it creates the potential for a new “vehicle-to-building” system, meaning that while an electric vehicle
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A two-lane bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed before 7:00 AM this morning, injuring 10 people. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening and only three of the people involved were sent to hospital with only minor injuries. The bridge was on Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek in Frick Park. The collapse prompted rescuers to rappel
What kind of car is the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio? What does it compare to? Based on the Giulia sport sedan, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a sporty compact crossover with standard rear-wheel drive and optional all-wheel-drive. It takes on excellent crossovers like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and Porsche Macan. Is the
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Ford Motor Co.’s recent bets on the future of the automotive industry it helped define say a lot about where Michigan policymakers should be placing their next economic bets. The automaker credited with putting the world on wheels is investing nearly $1 billion to transform Detroit’s oldest neighborhood into an auto tech hub for 5,000
