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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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Almost half of global consumers (46%) are considering purchasing a car in the next 12 months, an increase from 35% in April 2020. This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection.

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J.D. Power: EV consideration in US is up but skepticism still exists

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Power 2022 U.S. The percentage of shoppers who say they are “very likely” to consider an EV for their next purchase or lease climbs to 24%, four percentage points higher than a year ago. It could be an indication that frequent drivers are increasingly seeing the advantages of EVs compared with their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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Used Car Purchase Warning

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Used Car Purchase Warning Is It Wise to Choose a Modified Vehicle? Purchasing a used car can be an exciting adventure, offering the opportunity to find a great deal and secure a vehicle that meets your needs and preferences. They often exude a unique personality and style that sets them apart from stock vehicles.

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J.D. Power study: EV consideration in US increasing, but slowly; availability of public chargers a friction point

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Power 2023 U.S. This year’s study reveals that 26% of shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV, up from 24% a year ago, while the percentage of shoppers who say they are “overall likely” to purchase an EV increases to 61% from 59% in 2022. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. Across all J.D.

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The majority of vehicle buyers are older than 54

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Power and Associates.) The main findings are as follows: Middle-aged persons purchased proportionally fewer vehicles in 2017 than in 2007 (down from 29% to 14% for those 35 to 44, and from 24% to 20% for those 45 to 54). (The original source of the latter information was, in part, J.D. The results are shown in the table below.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip Gear Up to Hit the Road and Not Look Back This article may contain affiliate links. It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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