Column: How to combat the fraud problem in the auto finance market
Automotive finance fraudsters today are armed with evolving technology and backed by crime syndicates; dealerships will need to be vigilant and innovative to keep up.
Impact of the DARPA Grand Challenge reverberates 20 years later (Episode 241)
March 13 marks the 20-year anniversary of the inaugural DARPA Grand Challenge race, which catalyzed interest in self-driving tech. DARPA Director Tony Tether, Carnegie Mellon University’s Red...
Finance companies’ leasing not optimal
I have never understood why captive finance companies’ leasing terms are not structured for accurate depreciation through optimum vehicle disposal periods instead of 24-, 36- or 48-month...
Asbury battling FTC allegations of violations related to F&I product sales
The Federal Trade Commission has accused Asbury Automotive of violating the FTC Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act in the dealership group’s vehicle protection product sales. Asbury denies...
‘Artificial paydown’ fraud from customers can leave car dealers, auto lenders with losses
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to three counts related to duping dealers into paying or crediting him with funds based on what authorities called reports of phony former vehicle payoffs.
Augustin Wegscheider parses the nuances in AV, EV forecasts (Episode 240)
The co-leader of Boston Consulting Group’s Center for Mobility Innovation discusses complications in deploying automated-driving technology and points to limited EV offerings as a contributing...
Larry Burns identifies the biggest threat to the automotive future (Episode 239)
The retired General Motors vice president of R&D and adviser to Google and Waymo believes the way digital technology is reshaping our lives will impact both vehicle development and whether we...
Union of Concerned Scientists’ engineer unpacks the plug-in hybrid revival (Episode 238)
A senior engineer in the organization’s Clean Transportation program, David Reichmuth discusses whether plug-in hybrids will lead to reduced emissions amid renewed interest and calls out automakers...
EV-C3: A New American EV Sports Car Inspired by One of the Most Iconic Vehicles in History
EvAutoInsider.com is an independent online platform that covers the latest news and trends in the electric vehicle industry. If you are a fan of classic sports cars, you might be interested...
Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Which company faced a $1.7 billion fine for diesel emissions cheating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support
Fisker on Thursday said it would add franchised dealerships alongside company-owned showrooms, pivoting away from the pure direct-sales model previously discussed. “We are evolving our...
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again
Prices of certain versions of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck are going up, while others go down, Ford revealed Tuesday, in a recalibration of costs for the electric truck as the...
GM struggled to accelerate EV production in 2023
General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models that GM...
Updated Porsche Taycan Trounces Tesla Model S With New Nurburgring Record
The fight for the quickest electric lap time on the legendary Nürburgring race track in Germany is far from over. And now, there’s a new king in town. Again. A pre-production version of the upcoming...
Watch A Rivian R1T Try To Keep Up With A Ford F-150 Raptor R At Over 100 MPH On Dirt
The Rivian R1T is an impressive electric pickup, with over 800 horsepower in its most powerful trim, comfy air suspension, and a lot of electronic wizardry that can help its owners tackle the most...
Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency, And More
The Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023 and the best-selling EV in the United States in the first half of 2023. It was also the best-selling car in the...
Redesigned Tesla Model Y On Track To Debut In Mid 2024: Report
The Tesla Model Y crossover, which is the American manufacturer’s most popular model, is in for a comprehensive refresh akin to that of its smaller sibling, the Model 3, according to Bloomberg,...
Lucid Air Touring Owner Review: No More Asterisk For The EV Road Trip
After 11,000 miles in a Lucid Air Touring in under 11 months, I don’t see anything coming on the horizon that could ever replace it. It’s a stunning car worthy of the 2022 Motor Trend’s Car of...
Tesla Cybertruck’s Claimed Drag Coefficient Of 0.34 Put To The Test
The Tesla Cybertruck may look like it landed from another planet, but its design has another big merit besides the wow factor: it’s very aerodynamic for a pickup truck. The Cybertruck‘s...
Tesla Cybertruck Tackles The Dreaded Shopping Cart Test. Does It Dent?
A Tesla Cybertruck goes head-to-head against a shopping cart. Will the cart dent it? What if a person is in the cart and it’s pushed at speed into the Cybertruck? A person? Why would a person...