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Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows

Posted on 14/08/2024

Normally a 50 percent increase in sales is considered very good. But when the number of electric vehicles sold in the United States grew that much during the third quarter of a year earlier, it was a disappointment.

Carmakers and analysts had expected more. Instead of celebrating, auto executives worried that demand for electric vehicles was slackening, raising questions about their plans to invest tens of billions of dollars to develop new models and build factories.

In recent weeks, General Motors, Ford Motor and Tesla cited slower sales and signs that the economy was weakening in announcing that they would

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FTC CARS Rule: Combating Auto Retail Scams – A Dealers Guide

Posted on 14/08/2024

The primary purpose of the FTC’s CARS Rule is to add truth and transparency to the car buying and leasing process by making it clear that certain deceptive or unfair practices are illegal – for example, bait-and-switch tactics, hidden charges, and other conduct that harms consumers and honest dealers. Why is it called the CARS Rule? Because the Rule is about Combating Auto Retail Scams that cost consumers billions of dollars each year and cause honest dealers to lose business.

The Rule lays out four basic principles to protect people shopping for cars and trucks –

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Best carriers, crates and harnesses

Posted on 14/08/2024

If you have a pet, you know how difficult it is to leave your favorite companion at home. Fortunately, there are many reasons to bring your furry friend along on a road trip, whether you’re embarking on a week-long camping adventure or heading to the beach during the warmer months. But did you know there are several safety precautions to consider whenever you travel with your dog? These include using appropriate restraints in the car, packing up-to-date vaccination records and ensuring you have essentials like food, water bowls and waste bags on hand.

If you’re planning on taking your dog

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GM to invest $23 million at Charlotte, NC, parts center

Posted on 14/08/2024

GM to invest $23 million in Charlotte, NC, parts center | Automotive News

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Car insurance premiums around the US are soaring. Here’s why.

Posted on 14/08/2024

Why do auto insurance rates increase?

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American motorists are spending less on fuel than a year ago, but any savings are likely being gobbled up by soaring car insurance premiums.

Although prices at the pump in December were nearly 2% lower than a year ago, auto insurance rates jumped 20% over the same period, Labor Department data released on Thursday showed. Insurance coverage far outpaced the rate of inflationrising six times faster than consumer prices overall last year.

Other measures show an even steeper jump in car insurance premiums. In 2023, the

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