The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Vehicle pricing also dropped slightly, though presumably not enough to send anyone running out the door to buy a new automobile due to how outrageously high they’ve been over the last several years. It was followed by Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Land Rover, Cadillac, Kia, Porsche, Subaru and BMW. percent] of ATP, up from 5.5

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I would say the same about Ford or GM or Toyota or Honda or Kia -- had I been working here during the GM ignition switch recall, ho boy. It's also worth noting here that Tesla, unlike other automakers, doesn't use an independent dealer network to sell or service its cars. It's not just a moral issue -- it's a safety issue.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Several automakers have decided to ‘offroadify’ some of their crossovers – Mazda with the CX-50, Honda with their Trailsport trim, and Subaru’s new Wilderness packages to name a few. Volkswagen is taking a different tack, choosing to offer a raft of accessories instead of installing items on the assembly line.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The brands we are seeing new customers come from are Toyota, Honda and Subaru, but also Chevrolet and Ford. We will be hopefully getting traction from Subaru Crosstrek, Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Blazer (shoppers.) CFR : With an all-wheel drive option, are there aspirations customers will be buying a Seltos to go off-roading?

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

We’re also changing how our dealers are doing it and everything,” Oestberg said. By contrast, Tesla uses over-the-air updates, not dealer repair visits, to revise software. To catch up, Japanese automaker Honda Motor formed a joint venture with consumer technology and gaming company Sony in 2022.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 2, 2012

Buying a hybrid used to be so simple. You'd go to your local Toyota or Honda dealer, and buy a Prius or a Civic Hybrid/Insight (delete as appropriate). Now, everything is going hybrid--and that includes luxury cars and supercars.

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Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2023

” Regardless of buying groceries process, affordability extra a priority. Honda Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., Honda posted its greatest achieve since June 2021 with a 25 p.c Honda Section rose 25 p.c, building up in April. and Acura complex 21 p.c.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

Nissan and Mitsubishi electric pickup destined for the US Shortly after confirming a new EV partnership with rival Honda, Nissan announced another collaboration with Japan’s Mitsubishi. It could also expand Mitsubishi’s lineup with the midsize EV pickup buyers and dealers are asking for. The changes go into effect April 1, 2024.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

Were I shopping in this class, I’d probably fork over the extra 10 G’s for the Acura, and not just because of the luxury dealer experience. You buy the Acura over the Honda for looks, or nicer interior materials, or a longer standard-feature list, or a better dealer experience. It’s that good. This is old hat by now.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 17, 2023

‘Satan’s in the main points’ “The dealer has to be concerned with their (own) reputation,” stated Scott Fink, CEO of Fink Car Workforce, which owns VW and Subaru retail outlets related Tampa, Fla. “There is too much value extracted by serving dealers. Honda Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2010

The Toyota Prius was the top-seller in Japan for the 14 th month in a row, according to the monthly brand ranking data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. In second place was the Honda Fit, which saw its sales climb 6.6% In second place was the Honda Fit, which saw its sales climb 6.6% year-on-year.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The list now includes nine models with factory offers that rival lease terms on low-priced ICE vehicles such as the Toyota Camry LE, Chevy Equinox LT, and Honda HR-V LX. seconds, 226-mile range), but its average monthly lease cost will be north of $400/month unless the dealer agrees to a substantial discount.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

To make the Energy Commission’s buy-down program as efficient and simple as possible, the incentive reservations are awarded in blocks to vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. Arata Equipment Company (San Carlos, California) is awarded $884,000 for the buy-down of 34 vehicles manufactured by American LaFrance.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s perhaps not surprising then that Honda is the automaker stepping up to give this new market a try. With the new Honda Motocompacto, the company is banking on the idea that individualized urban transport can possibly be cool. It will be sold at Honda and Acura dealers, as well as on a dedicated Motocompacto website , for $995.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2015

The company must pay a $70-million cash penalty—equal to the record $70 million civil penalty the agency imposed on Honda in January. Fiat Chrysler has since admitted to violating the Safety Act in three areas: effective and timely recall remedies; notification to vehicle owners and dealers; and notifications to NHTSA.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV. Education is the tool “The more we can educate women on the benefits of driving electric, the more women will buy and lease electric,” Sinclair remarked. Sinclair asserted that additional EV education for dealers would benefit women, too. “In

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. It sounds like a tax form. Max power output is an estimated 92.2

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The high price tag combined with the Harley branding meant that the market was limited mainly to wealthy, older brand loyalists, and they weren’t exactly buying it by the thousands. And so as soon as I finished my first-ever test ride on that LiveWire S2 Del Mar production prototype in late 2022, I pretty much knew I’d want to buy it.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 19, 2021

Following are a few steps legacy automakers and dealers (that are actually trying to sell EVs) need to do to help counter the Tesla narrative that has created various expectations by consumers when considering an EV. Target the right buyers/Leverage data: Clearly not everyone in America is ready to buy or lease an EV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. How much does it cost to save weight?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Honda believes that hybrids will account for 23% of the market by the end of 2011. In November General Electric put in a pre-order for 12,000 GM electric cars, and said it planned to buy 25,000 EVs from all manufacturers by 2015 for its corporate fleet. Hybrids went from about 8% of sales in 2009 to over 11% in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A case for sedans.

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Plug In India

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Vegatron is a Honda Dio look alike. My hypothesis is that the likes of Kinetic Honda and later on Activa killed the Bajaj simply because they had flat floorboards. One of the dealer revenue models that was discussed for the Click batteries is to provide charging aka petrol bunks to the Rowwett gaddi owners.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

Source: Japanese Newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun ; document.write(str); } //]]> Posted in: News More from AllCarsElectric.com 04/23/2009 Honda Will Not Lower Price Of Insight: Ends Price War With Toyota For now, Honda has decided to end the price war between their Insight and Toyotas. FREE, No obligations! All Rights Reserved.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Exterior Statement. A seductive statement car in the midsize segment. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. A City Truck.

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Plug In India

MARCH 10, 2022

Avoid buying EV's from such companies. I will only buy a small electric car that costs less than Rs 6-7 lakhs. The traditional scooter players like TVS, Hero, Honda, Suzuki, Vespa have yet to launch electric scooters. If you are buying a petrol scooter in 2022, don't! Buying from BIG ICE was a strict no-no.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Further promoting this market is the recent establishment of a new federal Energy Department public-private partnership effort called H2USA, which includes Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Honda. In addition, buy-down incentives totaling $5,252,000 will be awarded for 385 alternative-fuel vehicles. American Honda Motor Company, Inc.,

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It It is only sold in California at 11 dealers, six in Northern and five in Southern California, and those are grouped in heavy population areas. 2017 Mirai review here. 2019 Mirai review here.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In that respect, Can-Am’s biggest competition is probably coming from Harley-Davidson’s luxury tourers and the Honda Gold Wing. Though there was a cadre of riders, most of which seemed to be women, that told me they had only ever driven automobiles prior to buying their Can-Am. But I’d rather be sitting on the Can-Am in most cases.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Per the IRS: Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a previously owned clean vehicle tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E. As long as they fit certain criteria.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. It is only sold in California at 10 dealers with five each in Northern and Southern California, and those dealers are grouped in heavy population areas.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

If you track every generation of the Honda Civic, you can see just how massive it has grown over the years. For a time, the Honda Fit (AKA Honda Jazz) filled the gap for an ultra-small economy car. Images: Ram, Honda] Become a& TTAC& insider. Though the trend was already to build a bigger model.

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