Cyber Threats: The New Issue Being Addressed By the Car Industry
By Dwight
/ August 12, 2018
If you’re planning to buy a car anytime in the near future, your car will probably be decked out with all the latest technology as part of the new generation of networked cars. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers are now concerned with the possible vulnerabilities and weaknesses of vehicle […]
The Number of Recalled Auto Takata Airbags Keeps Rising
By Dwight
/ July 13, 2018
As you may recall, defective Takata auto airbags was the cause of the largest recall in history and may be even bigger than previously thought. If you drive a vehicle with a Takata airbag, keep reading. The Japanese producer of these airbags might be forced to recall an extra 70 to 90 million airbag inflators. […]
Airbag Recall Situation Gets Even Worse for Toyota
By Dwight
/ June 19, 2018
Toyota is still feeling the woes of Takata! The Takata airbag recall situation has definitely gotten worse instead of better. Toyota has recalled an additional 30,000 more units worldwide due to their faulty passenger-side Takata airbags. Before this latest recall, Toyota had already recalled 97,000 vehicles due to faulty airbags. The Toyota models which […]
Pros and Cons of Shipping a Car Using a Middle Man Service
By Dwight
/ June 16, 2018
In today’s modern world we are able to ship almost any item across the world with the assistance of a good shipping company including a quality company who specializes in shipping a car or other items. The only problem is that there are some middle-man companies that promise the world with amazing promises but come […]
Avoid Mishaps When Deciding on a Car Transport Company
By Dwight
/ June 11, 2018
When someone needs to ship a car; the first thing that most people do is go on-line and search for car shipping quotes. Of course that’s a very good start but be aware that most of the companies that pop-up in that specific search are usually car transport brokers or lead generation websites. These companies […]
Results Regarding the VW Auto Emissions Scandal
By Dwight
/ June 9, 2018
Volkswagen will offer “substantial compensation” and auto buy-back deals in the US as part of a settlement of the diesel emissions scandal. Just about a year ago, US regulators found that VW autos were fitted with programming that could twist emissions tests. Details of the preliminary agreement were announced in a California court. US district […]
Nissan Kindly Takes in a Large Stake in Mitsubishi Motors
By Dwight
/ June 4, 2018
Nissan has affirmed that it will take a 34 percent equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (valued at 237 billion yen or $2.2 billion) after the two automakers consented to an arrangement to frame a strategic alliance. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, and The Bank of Tokyo—Mitsubishi UFJ are expected to keep up a large stake […]
Auto Makers and Other Industries Aren’t as Reliable as You Think
By Dwight
/ May 29, 2018
Who Failed Worse This Year, Volkswagen or Chipotle Mexican Grill? Some cars out in the market are not as reliable as you might think and not for the reasons you might think either. According to a company that tracks daily consumer perception called YouGov BrandIndex, Volkswagen’s consumer perception score took a huge dive from a score of […]
Ford Production Still Moving to Mexico Regardless of Trump Threat
By Dwight
/ May 26, 2018
US automaker Ford is pushing ahead with arrangements to move some production to Mexico regardless of the threats made by President-elect Donald Trump to force strong tariffs. Ford CEO Mark Fields said it was “going ahead” with its arrangement to move production of small autos from its Michigan plant. Be that as it may, he […]
Lenders Can Deactivate Vehicles After Missing Just One Payment
By Dwight
/ May 22, 2018
You have probably already heard of starter interrupt devices on cars to punish and prevent people from driving their cars while intoxicated but get a load of this! Several loan companies and credit unions have started using a starter interrupt device which is described as hardware that connects to their customer’s vehicle. The device then […]
Terrorists Still Fixated on Airlines Says Head of Transportation Security Administration
By Dwight
/ May 19, 2018
According to the departing TSA chief of the agency charged with protecting transportation, Terrorist groups like al-Qaeda still remain fixated on U.S. airlines and continue to hone their bomb-making skills. In spite of more than thirteen years since the last successful terrorist attack on a U.S. aircraft – the hijackings of Sept. 11, 2001 […]
Is Apple Creating a Self-Driving Car of Its Own?
By Dwight
/ May 15, 2018
Chief executive Sergio Marchionne of Fiat Chrysler recently revealed that he met with both Tesla and Apple to talk about the future of the car industry and auto technology. Through these meetings, he found out more about exactly what Apple is planning in regards to the automotive industry. Through this information, he was able to find […]
New Trends for Several Auto-Related Businesses
By Dwight
/ May 12, 2018
According to an analyst at Goldman Sachs, there will be several improvements in the auto industry over the next few years. One main change will be the amount of electric cars out on the roads. It’s not just your typical car manufactures such as GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Ford Motor Company’s that are entering […]
When Will You Be Able to Get Your Apple Electric Car?
By Dwight
/ May 8, 2018
Apple has finally released their date to build an electric car and they will be available for shipping in the year 2019. This is extremely exciting news for anyone who loves apple products. Of course this product is much bigger than any new iphone because electric cars are a huge part of the near future. Apple is […]
Things to Consider Before Hiring an Auto Shipping Company
By Dwight
/ May 5, 2018
If you’re about to ship your car across town or across the country, there are a few tips that you need to know in order to get the best deal. The first thing you need to do is find a good reliable company that specializes in auto transport. It’s easy to do the research these […]
Millennials Spend Wisely and Love Luxury Vehicles
By Dwight
/ May 5, 2018
It turns out that the younger generation loves luxury cars almost as much as their parents did. According to Edmunds.com, people between the ages of 18 and 34 prefer to drive expensive luxury cars such as Cadillac, Jaguar, Acura and Lexus. This new found love for luxury cars totally contradicts the idea that millennial’s were going […]
Digital Dealerships are on the Horizon to Replace Showroom Cars
By Dwight
/ May 1, 2018
Get ready to transport a car after buying one in a whole new way. In a car dealership in Chennai, India known as the “Detroit of India”, a showroom is about to drastically change the way we buy cars as we know it. TVS & Sons has come up with a new concept in which […]
Don’t Transport a Car Before Takata Gets it Right!
By Dwight
/ April 28, 2018
This is a follow-up to an earlier article I wrote on the Japanese air bag manufacturer, Takata Corp. After several years of complaints and recalls, they have managed to fall even deeper into hot water due to their continuous disaster regarding their defective air bags. The number of recalls has increased in number to 36 […]
Buying Procedures and Vehicle Transport is Changing Fast!
By Dwight
/ April 24, 2018
Let’s face it; buying a new or used car can sometimes be very daunting and also stressful even to the most experienced consumers. The good news is that there are more and more resources becoming available to shop online whether you’re looking for a brand-new car or used car. Some might think it’s crazy to […]
Toyota to Bring Hydrogen Auto to the Mass Market
By Dwight
/ April 21, 2018
Yes it is true! This means that Toyota is working diligently to use hydrogen in their cars instead of the general use of gasoline. They have created the Mirai auto which is a four-door family sedans at a cost of $62,000. This car is already on sale in Japan and will be available in Europe and […]