Tag: New Cars

U.S. car sales are stronger than a year ago, but rising interest rates could hit demand

U.S. auto sales are expected to be stronger than a year ago, but set to decline compared with April as concerns simmer about the U.S. economy and whether people will delay or forgo

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Renewed calls to mandate AM radio in cars – also used for emergency alerts in bushfires and floods – as the simple but reliable tech disappears

An Australian Government report has warned the removal of AM radio from new cars could have life-threatening consequences in emergency situations in remote areas, where there is no phone signal or internet connection.

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Estimate Your Costs – Forbes Advisor

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Shopping for a new car or just savvy and want an idea

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Mitsubishi offers Holden owners $1000 to buy its new cars

Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Mitsubishi cars. The Japanese company is offering Holden owners $1000 if they trade-in for a Mitsubishi – to reverse a 30 per cent sales slide. View 3 images Mitsubishi

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The dangerous side effect of Australia’s ute obsession

Australia’s obsession with utes is killing us. The country’s annual benchmark report on used-vehicle safety, based on real-world crashes resulting in deaths and injuries, shows the workhorses that dominate today’s showroom sales are

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Five things to keep in mind when buying car insurance for the first time

Purchasing motor insurance for the first time requires careful consideration and understanding of the available options. As a first-time buyer, making an informed decision that provides the right coverage for your new car

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Ford Australia rules out non-negotiable fixed prices, despite upcoming US switch

Ford CEO Jim Farley has continued to advocate for a switch to non-negotiable fixed pricing in the US, but the brand’s Australian division says it does not plan to change its business model

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Market Insight: Affordability clips car sales

ATTEMPTS to curb inflation by raising interest rates is clipping revenue for several industries and, as an example, shows up in the car game with a change to what customers are buying.  

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“They’re the powerhouse”: Why Ford fears Chinese brands like BYD way more than Toyota or Tesla – and how it will fight back against China’s flood of cut-price EVs – Car News

Ford’s chief says Chinese car makers are now his biggest EV rivals, rather than global brands like Toyota, Tesla or GM, with the executive calling out BYD, Geely, Great Wall and SAIC as

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Jim White Honda gears up for busy Memorial Day Weekend

MAUMEE, Ohio — While millions are set to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday, others are planning to drive off the lot in a new ride, and car dealerships are waving

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