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Americans Are Holding On To Their Vehicles Longer Than Ever

Faced with deciding between making a jumbo payment and keeping their existing vehicles, more owners are choosing to stick with what they have, even if it means spending more on repairs and maintenance.

Public EV Chargers Are Good For The Planet. They’re Also Good For Business.

Racetrac has installed electric vehicle chargers at its stores, noting that they have increased sales and attracted more visitors, demonstrating that EV charging stations can be beneficial to businesses.

Average Length Of A Car Loan Nears 70 Months

The average length of a car loan has increased to 68.48 months for new cars and 67.41 months for used cars, with longer terms offering lower monthly payments but ultimately costing more in total interest.

How And Why States Are Committing To Electric Vehicles

States across the country are implementing EV incentives and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but these efforts may be at risk if Republican leaders continue to roll back such initiatives adopted by Democrats.

The 5 Most And Least Reliable Cars In The U.S., According To Car Owners

The search for the most reliable car brands has risen in recent years. Increasing fuel costs and the booming acceptance of electric and hybrid vehicles have influenced people's mindsets. However, since buying a car is a long-term investment, you should be extra careful in finding the best car for your needs.

Tesla Recalls Nearly All 2 Million Of Its Vehicles On US Roads

Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature following a two-year probe by US safety regulators of roughly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged.

Honda Recall 2023: Engine Concerns Impact Pilot, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura And Other Models

Honda is recalling almost 250,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may damage the engine.

The Hybrid Ramcharger Pickup Is Good For Anyone Scared Of Going EV

Stellantis’ new Ramcharger pickup, expected to go on sale late next year, will be an “electric” truck, the company says. But really, it’ll be a hybrid, with a gasoline engine under the hood, the company announced Tuesday.

UAW To Expand Strike At Ford And GM

The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional facilities of automakers Ford and GM, the UAW head said on Friday, adding that additional Stellantis members will not be called to go on strike.

Batteries And Black Workers: The Stakes Of The UAW Strike

The union is pushing to get workers at electric-vehicle battery factories, putting fair wages at the center of reducing emissions.

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