January 2023

Why rental car giant Enterprise is striving for EV charging access for all

While much of the conversation around building the nation’s electric vehicle charging network has focused on automakers, battery technology, utilities, public charging companies and government funding of chargers, one of the largest purchasers of vehicles also has a stake. Enterprise Holdings — owner of the Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental agencies — is working

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Dodge Challenger, Honda Civic Type R, Ken Block: This Week’s Top Photos

Automakers released 2022 sales figures and the Dodge Challenger wiped the floor with the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Dodge sold 55,060 Challengers, up 1% year-over-year. Ford sold 47,566 Mustangs, which was down 9.2% year-over-year and the model’s lowest annual total in history. Chevy only sold 25,652 Camaros.  Tesla online configurator showing steering wheel option

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GM wants U.S. Treasury to reconsider tax credits for Cadillac Lyriq EV

WASHINGTON — General Motors said Friday it wants the U.S. Treasury to reconsider classification of GM’s electric Cadillac Lyriq to allow it to qualify for federal tax credits. The Treasury and Internal Revenue Service did not classify the Lyriq as an SUV, meaning its retail price cannot be above $55,000 to qualify for up to

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Illinois dealers to continue legal fight against direct sales by Rivian, Lucid

The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association will appeal a court decision last month that favors Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group in a fight over direct sales after the state government granted licenses to the EV startups over dealer objections. Joe McMahon, the association’s executive director, told Automotive News on Friday that the dealer group held a

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Ken Block, Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023, Ram 1500 Revolution BEV: The Week In Reverse

Ken Block died, we announced the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 winner, and the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept rolled on stage in Las Vegas. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident. The rally, “Gymkhana,” marketing, and apparel icon was 55 years old

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Sensor companies look to stand out at CES 2023

LAS VEGAS — As sensor technology underpins the auto industry’s push to produce more self-driving vehicles in the coming years, innovation will become a key differentiator among the many players. While the industry faces hurdles, including global economic headwinds, rising borrowing rates, mergers, bankruptcies and shutdowns, it remains one of the main features at the

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