An article from 24/7 Wall St. reported that owners of electric vehicles (EVs) can save as much as $10,000 more than those who own gas-powered vehicles. EV owners reportedly save money on fuel, maintenance, repairs and depreciation, as well as receive financial incentives from the federal government for making such an environmentally conscious purchase.
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Ford Recalls Vehicles over Glitches in Rearview Cameras
Ford recently announced that it is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles worldwide after it was found that the rearview cameras were not working properly. The company said that, at times, the cameras would either transmit images that would become distorted or go blank.
Congressman Reintroduces SELF DRIVE Act
Axios reported that U.S. Representative Rob Latta of Ohio, a ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce’s technology and communications subcommittee, is bringing back to the House floor a bill that he said would help make the United States the leader in the manufacture of autonomous vehicles.
Defects in Camaros Spur Class-Action Lawsuit
A group of Camaro owners has filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors, claiming the auto manufacturer knew about defects in the starters and heat shields for 10 years, but did nothing about it. The lawsuit says the defect affects approximately 750,000 Camaros between the model years 2010 and 2020. The plaintiffs are demanding that GM announce a recall, fix the starters and reimburse the owners for repairs.
Stale Gas Can Affect Your Car’s Performance
Today, people are driving less because they are either working from home, or they have been furloughed or laid off. This means fewer trips to the gas station, even though gas prices have dropped precipitously since the pandemic. But if people are not driving as often, they may be damaging their cars without even knowing it.
Removing Older Cars Will Reduce Emissions
A survey from the Pew Research Center found that more than half (52%) of those polled believe the U.S. government isn’t doing enough on climate change. When asked what they would like to see done, 71% said they want the government to impose tougher fuel-efficiency standards for all vehicles.
Don’t Take a Holiday on Selling Your Junk Car
Labor Day is the time when we start to say goodbye to summer. The next day, people have to return to work and children have to go back to school. In celebration of the holiday, and as a sendoff to summer, many people host a backyard barbecue with their family and friends. A survey by Statista showed that 58% of Americans fire up the grill on Labor Day.
Is There Too Much Information in Your Old Car?
Today’s vehicles are loaded with the most state-of-the-art technology that allows you to sync all your personal data inside the car. Bluetooth-enabled vehicles allow you to make phone calls hands-free using a touchscreen. Drivers also sync their mobile devices to play their favorite songs or give them directions. But when you bought a new car, did you check to see if your old car still had your personal information stored in it?
Will Fully Autonomous Cars Hit the Road This Year?
In his video message that was broadcast during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he foresees Level 5 cars, also known as self-driving vehicles, hitting the road before the end of 2020. “I remain confident that we will have the basic functionality for Level 5 autonomy complete this year,” he said.
Gershow Buys All Types of Cars
You have a junk car in front of your house, and you want to sell it to a Long Island junk cars for cash operation, but you’re not sure if that’s possible. You might have owned a hatchback, a minivan, an SUV or even a mini-Cooper. If you are looking for a junk and auto salvage company on Long Island that buys all types of junk cars, look no further than Gershow Recycling.
