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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

The EV Transition Could Upend the Warranty Industry

The extended car warranty industry is big business in the U.S., valued at $20.5 billion in 2022. And according to...
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BMW V12
Carl AnthonyEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Software-Defined Vehicles & What They Might Mean For Gasoline Engines

2022 started as a year of new beginnings, but for at least one BMW signature, 2022 is a final farewell....
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Can the Auto Industry Avoid Another Chip Shortage?

While many components of the automotive supply chain have faced disruptions over the last several years, few have been as impactful as the semiconductor shortage. The shortage caused automakers to remove millions of vehicles from production schedules and cost hundreds of billions in lost revenue. By most assessments, the current...
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The new EV tax credit could affect your decision, and the decisions of others, on whether to buy one.
David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

How Do New EV Tax Credits Affect the ‘Great EV Takeover?’

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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Was the “Urban Exodus” Real? Car Shipping CEO Weighs In

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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

The Most Expensive States to Own a Car

Affiliate Disclosure: Automoblog and its partners may earn a commission when you use the services or tools provided on site. These commissions come to us at no additional cost to you. See our Privacy Policy to learn more. No matter where you live in the U.S., owning a car costs...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

The 10 Worst Commutes in the U.S.

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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Do People Really Buy Cars as Holiday Gifts?

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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Are Self-Driving Cars a National Security Risk?

Affiliate Disclosure: Automoblog and its partners may earn a commission when you use the services and tools outlined here for extended warranties, car shipping companies, and auto loan comparisons. These commissions come to us at no additional cost to you. See our Privacy Policy to learn more. Over the last...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

How Kia and Hyundai Responded To the Viral Theft Trend

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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Will Auto Loan Rates Go Down With a June Rate Hike Skip?

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Dash LewisEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: David Straughan

Are ZIP-Based Car Insurance Rates a “Form of Redlining?”

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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

The Most Dangerous States for Drivers

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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Could a COVID Vaccine Lower Your Car Insurance Rates?

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Downfall of the Convertible Car
Automoblog StaffEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Is This the Downfall of the Convertible?

Is the convertible going to become extinct? You wouldn’t think so with so many cool drop-tops on the market today, but the data shows otherwise. This video from Cheddar goes over the history of the convertible, why they became popular, and why they might be dying out. What’s to blame...
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Volvo XC90
Automoblog StaffEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

The Autonomy Paradox: Six Things We Should Consider About Autonomous Cars

Autonomous driving technology has exploded onto the scene at startling speed. In just a handful of years, we’ve moved from...
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Richard ReinaEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

A Roundup of the 2018 North American International Auto Show

The 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan just wrapped up. As always, it was full of...
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Honda Clarity Electric
Tony BorrozEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

These States Show EV Owners The Most Love (And It’s Not California)

A recent study by YourMechanic examines the top states for EV owners. The study measures how convenient ownership is for residents in each state. Would you consider driving an EV in your home state? Let us know on Twitter.  It seems like a rather easy question to answer: which states...
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Alvin ReyesEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Majority of Americans Think Electric Vehicles Are The Future

A recent study examines public opinion and thought with regard to electric vehicles.  The results are largely positive, with respondents saying...
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Richard ReinaEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

What’s In a Name? A Brief History of Car Model Nomenclature

Bel Air. Barracuda. Bronco. What do these words have in common? When presented together, you don’t have to be a...
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a white pickup truck being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck for auto loan debt delinquency
David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

An Auto Loan Debt Crisis Looks Imminent

With auto loan rates at historic highs, rising payments, and mounting consumer debt, the auto lending industry is facing an inflection point. With lenders continuing to tighten restrictions and some even deciding to leave the consumer auto loans market, the stage is set for what could become a full-blown auto...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

The Most Common Cause of Accidents

If you are ever involved in an automobile accident, in most situations, you will need to file an auto insurance...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

A Fast-Moving Electric Car Future with DC Fast Charging

A sign of emerging technology and a push to minimizing the environmental impact of automobiles has led to the sizable...
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Strange But True? 11.4% Of Car Buyers Don’t Take Test Drives

The rise of the internet has led to a different way of purchasing things. Instead of just walking into brick and mortar stores, we research (and research and research…) different products, compare prices, read reviews and the like. This easily accessible information has been a boon to costumers. Let’s face...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Curbing Catalytic Converter Theft

A main defence against the release of environmentally harmful exhaust gases, catalytic converters design celebrates 40 years of reducing carbon...
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Gas Pump
Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Is There a Difference in Brands of Gasoline?

There seems to be two trains of thought when it comes to the brand of gasoline we use to fill...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Is Texting While Driving as Bad as Driving Drunk?

Author Bio: I am Andrea Phillips, a voracious reader and always looks out for happening topics related to cars & automotive. I specialize in subjects related to car reviews & auto insurance and use my spare time to write on topics related to cars, car insurance quotes, latest auto updates,...
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Robo-Cars: The Future’s Coming (Like it or Not)

Growing up, my sister and I passed time on family vacations by playing road games and pissing each other off. One of two...
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Google Autonomous Car
Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

What Will Self-Driving Cars be Like When They Finally Hit the Road? (Infographic)

As self-driving cars inch their way closer and closer to reality, drivers are forced to step back and contemplate how...
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Are Luxury Cars Worth The Price?

Owning a luxury car for most people is a sign that you are truly successful. If you own one you can’t imagine driving anything else as it offers refinement and performance unmatched by the more common brands. For those who don’t have one, we dream about it every time we...
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