November 2022

As sustainability-conscious Gen Z buyers emerge, automakers should build reputation now, study recommends

Sustainability takes a back seat to other values for the current U.S. vehicle buyer, but environmental friendliness is expected to take the wheel as Gen Z enters the market in larger numbers, a Simon-Kucher & Partners survey shows. Data from 1,003 U.S. consumers shows about a third of vehicle buyers are willing to pay more

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Ford recalls nearly 519,000 Bronco Sports, Escapes in the U.S. over fire risks

Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling nearly 519,000 crossovers in the U.S. over fire risks from possible cracked fuel injectors and will urge owners to have their cars inspected. Ford on Thursday said the recall covers 2020-2023 model year Bronco Sport and Escape crossovers with 3 cylinder, 1.5 liter engines, including many also recalled

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UK Driver Gets 15 Month Driving Ban After Caught On Video Drifting Around Roundabout

A 26-year old driver from Swindon has been banned from driving after he was filmed drifting and doing donuts around a roundabout. As you can see in the video, Daniel Bassett was caught messing around in a first-generation Lexus IS and made at least two passes at the roundabout. The Wiltshire Police noted the incident

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Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo dealerships trade hands across four states

Two growing auto retailers expanded with multiple third-quarter and fourth-quarter transactions. Here’s a look at the deals involving import and luxury dealerships in West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Massachusetts. Two deals involved an auto retailer ranked on Automotive News‘ top 150 dealership groups list. Ganley goes on Kia buying spree Growing Ken Ganley Cos.

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