November 2022

Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept would slot below bZ4X in EV lineup

LOS ANGELES — After a stumble out of the gates with its first-in-a-series 2023 bZ4X, Toyota is introducing a smaller concept with a similar shape likely to one day slide beneath the back-on-sale bZ4X in an expanded battery-electric lineup for the Japanese automaker. The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept shown late Wednesday before the start […]

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NADA backs Senate action on bill targeting catalytic converter thefts

WASHINGTON — The National Automobile Dealers Association on Wednesday applauded the Senate introduction of legislation that would help law enforcement combat an alarming rise in catalytic converter thefts in the U.S. Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Ron Wyden of Oregon introduced the bill — known as the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft, or PART,

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Disney names Hyundai 100th anniversary sponsor as car brand preps global ad blitz

The Walt Disney Company has selected Hyundai as the first official brand partner and exclusive automotive sponsor of its upcoming 100th anniversary celebrations, marking the latest step in the increasingly friendly relationship between the entertainment giant and the South Korean automaker. With the deal locked in, Hyundai is gearing up to launch a global ad

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Used-car prices reaching a ‘cliff edge’ is unlikely, J.D. Power expert says

SAN DIEGO — Used-vehicle prices are unlikely to crater in the coming months partly because of the strength of lingering new-vehicle demand, a J.D. Power expert said. Approaching a “cliff edge” in used-vehicle prices likely won’t happen because pent-up consumer demand on the new-vehicle side equates to probable sales of more than 4 million vehicles,

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2 more fatal crashes involving Tesla vehicles reported in NHTSA data

WASHINGTON — Two fatal crashes, both involving Tesla Model 3 sedans with driver-assist technology, were reported during the Sept. 16 to Oct. 15 period, according to federal data released Tuesday. Both crash deaths happened in California, though many of the details are redacted or considered confidential, NHTSA data shows. Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist system has been

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Jay Leno’s Friend Smothered Garage Fire Flames, May Have Saved Comedian’s Life, Report Claims

Jay Leno is recovering in hospital after suffering severe burns in a garage fire, but reports say the story could have been much worse if it wasn’t for the intervention of the comedian’s quick-thinking friend. Leno was working on his 1907 White Steam Car at his massive Burbank garage on Saturday trying to fix a

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport adds Black Diamond Off-Road Package

Anyone looking for a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have some new options that weren’t available in previous model years. Ford in August announced a Heritage Sport Edition fitted with a number of retro cues, and on Tuesday the automaker announced the Black Diamond Off-Road Package which adds some extra off-road capability for the compact crossover.

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