The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting the economy worldwide as it continues to spread. And as a result of this, markets are crashing, and sales are getting affected. Auto manufacturers are formulating programs to boost sales and support buyers who are finding it hard to make the payments. Since restrictions are focus on social distancing, dealers are also Read More
Lease Transfer and Lease Takeover—55 Terms You Should Know Before Swapping an Auto Lease
Today, owning a car isn’t a luxury; it’s a liability. Loans and taxes fade the charms of a new car. As soon as the installments of the car come to an end, the attraction, along with the worth of the car, disappears too. Instead of a car loan, leasing a car is a subtle option Read More
COVID19—This is How Automotive Industry is Coping Up With the Pandemic
With the swift spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the auto industry has suffered the most with the huge drop or dry up in customers’ footfall all over the world due to lockdowns. Annual growth predictions, and profit forecasts, all went oblivious with the outbreak of the virus from China within the months. Carmakers and Read More
Study shows autonomous vehicles can improve public health
The global automobile industry is changing, with technologies such as Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Autonomous Vehicles expected to enter the market in increasing numbers in the following years. However, the focus of this article is to highlight the positive public health impact that autonomous vehicles can have on society. According to a recent study by the Barcelona Read More
Top five reasons why Electric Vehicles will soon dominate the automotive industry
Electric Vehicles (EV) have been in the market for many years but struggled to make any headway in the number of sales. There were several issues with the technology when it was introduced. These included higher initial costs, limited charging outlets, lower resale value, and other technological challenges. Electric vehicles have slowly started to gain Read More
Lease Balloon Payment: Why You Should Stay Away
When leasing a car, some dealers will try to put you into a balloon loan, which seems like a lease, but it isn’t. What is a Balloon Lease Payment? A balloon lease payment is a conventional auto loan with lower monthly payments along with a heavy amount to be paid as a balloon payment at Read More
What is Leasing Wear and Tear?
After three or four years of using a leased vehicle, it is foreseeable for the vehicle to show marks of wear and tear. The leasing companies and the lessors are well aware of this fact and expect a reasonable amount of wear and tear comparative to the car’s mileage and age. You will have to Read More
Digital Overtaking: How Hackers are seeking ways to manipulate automotive software
Cars nowadays pack a punch with a variety of interesting features. The automotive industry has seen a massive transformation in the last ten years. So much so, that you can perform all the activities such as playing movies, music, take calls, and get directions for the GPS. The modern vehicles of today come with an Read More
Tesla Model S Plaid: Everything we know so far!
Tesla launched the Ludicrous Speed upgrade for the Model S sedan four years ago, claiming that the next thing to come from the automobile manufacturer is going to be Maximum Plaid. The Plaid mode was basically vowed for the new Tesla Roadster and was also previewed (prototype) at the Roadster reveal in November 2017. Following Read More
Tesla’s “Smart Summon” feature is under scrutiny by the NHTSA
The automobile industry is gearing towards self-driving and autonomous cars. Although it will be several years before such vehicles replace conventional vehicles, automobile companies have introduced some features that give a glimpse of how autonomous vehicles will be. Automakers promise that an autonomous vehicle will make highways safe since accidents due to human error will Read More