To nobody’s surprise, 2020 was a rough year for the auto industry. Sales were noticeably lower than in previous years. However, experts predict that auto sales will be making a comeback this year.
JunkCars
Don’t Sell Your Junk Car Online
The process of selling your car online can be very time-consuming. There are many steps and headaches that come with the selling process. First, you have to place an ad, which costs money. Just like selling a house, you want your car to look nice in the photos. In addition, repairing and cleaning your car will cost time and money.
Your Fast Car Is Losing Speed. Now What?
Remember when you were younger and you bought yourself that flashy sports car that looked and drove like you saw on the TV commercials? You would take it out on the open road, placing the accelerator all the way to the floor and never looking back. You would feel the adrenalin rush through your body as you crave the need for speed.
Will Longer Battery Life Mean More Older EVs on the Road?
Contemporary Amperex Technology (Catl) in China announced it is looking to roll out a new battery for electric vehicles (EVs) designed to last more than 1 million miles and up to 16 years. The company also stated that it will supply its batteries to Tesla, which helped develop the battery, as well as BMW, Daimler, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Should You Trade In Your Older Vehicle?
Some people believe that, if they trade in their older vehicle for a new car, they can get a great deal. But any chance for these prospective new car buyers to get the price they want may be slim to none. These are a few things to watch out for before thinking about turning in your clunker to a dealer:
Tech Glitches Plague Luxury Cars
When people think of a luxury car, they think of a fully loaded vehicle with the most state-of-the-art technology that can easily be controlled with the touch of a button. But it might be surprising to know that might not be the case.
Think Tank Sees Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
A previous blog examined whether we will see fully autonomous vehicles on the road by the end of this year. Whether that is possible or not remains to be seen. But when these self-driving cars take to the road, there will be public safety and economic benefits, according to a distinguished think tank.
Is Buying an Extended Warranty a Good Idea?
People who are driving older cars may think it’s a good idea to purchase an extended warranty. While there may be advantages to having an extended warranty, such as enjoying continuing coverage on your vehicle, the ability to choose your own plan and saving money on costly repairs, there are drawbacks as well, according to Automoblog.
California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order that will ban the sales of newly built gas-powered cars by the year 2035. He said the ban would help in the fight against climate change as more people make the switch to electric, zero-emission vehicles. The order would still allow the sale and ownership of used cars.
