If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same question. Below you’ll find some tips to help you decide if you need windshield repair or windshield replacement. When to Repair a Windshield Most people…
The rumor mill is gaining momentum in China as two more sources have shared new details of Audi’s alleged plans to source its next EV platform from an OEM overseas. Chinese-state owned SAIC Motor appears to be the current frontrunner as discussions with Audi are reportedly advancing and maintaining to the former’s luxury sub-brand IM…
Making sure that you can see clearly when behind the wheels of a vehicle is essential to keep yourself and your passengers safe. A new windshield installation can be a practical way to ensure the best visibility and to reduce the risk of accidents for yourself, your family, and friends when driving in Tampa, FL….
Delays of up to a month at the Port of Vancouver, driven by heightened vehicle imports and a shortage of railcars, are prompting automakers that ship vehicles through the West Coast logistics hub to enact elaborate contingency plans to get vehicles to Canadian dealers. Facing weeks of waiting at Vancouver’s Annacis Auto Terminal, Hyundai Auto…
Meanwhile, Wednesday marked the tenth day of a UAW strike at a Clarios battery plant near Toledo. Negotiations are ongoing but Clarios and the UAW have not reached a resolution yet. The strike involved more than 400 workers and began in response to failed negotiations about overtime pay and other concerns. The plant supplies batteries…
The future of Stellantis’ auto manufacturing footprint in Canada is ultimately at stake in the dispute between the automaker and Ottawa over funding for the $5-billion battery-cell plant in Windsor, Ont. “Stellantis has made it very clear that the plant is at the epicenter of its electric vehicle blueprint,” Unifor National President Lana Payne told…
BMW was the No.1 German premium brand by unit sales in the first quarter. Its China sales fell 6.6 percent to 195,100 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz sales increased to about 190,000 from 186,000 in the same quarter last year. Audi’s Chinese deliveries slumped by 16 percent to 137,315. Zipse said BMW sold “significantly more electric vehicles in…
Xpeng, Leapmotor and others have fired back with their own discounts, while BYD offered a discount of $1,000 on its market-leading Song Plus SUV, or about 4 percent off. Those refusing to slash prices on existing models to protect brand value have instead chosen to offer lower-than-expected starting prices for new models, along with longer…
VANCE, Ala. — Industry analysts warn that shifting from fossil fuel to battery power threatens thousands of vehicle assembly plant jobs. The logic is that electric vehicles with fewer parts will require less time and and a smaller work force to put together. But in the early days of this transformation, that’s proving untrue at…
The Unobvious Ones is a monthly look at movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry. TRACY BULMER WORKING WITH DEALERS TO TAILOR PROGRAMS TO CANADA Looking after customers isn’t just about the sale. There’s also aftersales, warranty and technical support. At BMW Group Canada’s head office in Richmond Hill,…