The 2025 Tuscon is one of two models made for the U.S. market that have been recalled. Hyundai recalled more than 42,000 vehicles across two models over a wiring flaw that can potentially lead to rollaways.The console extension wiring assembly near the transmission shift lever in the 2025 Tuscon SUV and Santa Fe pickup may…

Virtual F&I Virtual F&I, a new platform designed to enhance the digital car-buying experience, allows customers to configure their deals how they want to—online, in-store or both—and continue the process in the showroom or from home.  In addition to helping dealers sell more cars and finance-and-insurance products, it said it’s championing simple car-buying that’s transparent…

The effects of the defect can include rollaways, compromised vehicle handling and control, and confusion of drivers encountering the vehicle from behind. Stellantis Chrysler recalled more than 200,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos due to an antilock braking issue that can lead to a cascade of problems, increasing crash risk.  The measure is intended…

The Hyundai Venue leads individual models for the highest fatal crash rate, according to the study. Several auto brands have the dubious distinction of topping a list of the vehicles with the highest traffic fatality rates. The iSeeCars.com ranking lists the 23 vehicles that it says statistics show have a U.S. fatal crash rate at…

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The safety ratings changes include new tests on vehicles’ ability to minimize pedestrian injury and death in a crash. Pexels/Josh Sorenson Newer vehicle technologies have been added to a federal vehicle ratings program for consumers to evaluate vehicles’ safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made the additions to its 5-Star Safety Ratings, along with…

The Lexus LS is among five by the brand that took home model-level awards, the most of any brand J.D. Power considered. Honda and Lexus held onto their status as the brands offering the most value over time in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Lease Guide Residual Value Awards. The awards may be more closely watched…

Gubagoo head Brad Title says offering consolidates dealers’ data in one place for increased efficiencies. Gubagoo, a provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, launched Curator, a “Unified Intelligence Engine” for auto retailers. Powered by Fullpath, an automotive industry customer data platform and marketing automation platform, Curator unifies all three types of…

Kasi Edwards of Reynolds says Skaivision ‘helps shine a light on dead bay time.’ Reynolds and Reynolds The Reynolds and Reynolds Company invested in and collaboration with Skaivision, creators of smart-space computer vision artificial-intelligence software for automotive dealerships, to help its customers become more efficient and profitable. Skaivision helps dealerships leverage video technology to identify…

ECP Inc. was recognized in the 2024 Dealers’ Choice Awards for a diamond award in the Appearance Protection category; and a gold award in the F&I Ancillary Products category.  ECP Inc. was recognized in the 2024 Dealers’ Choice Awards for a diamond award in the Appearance Protection category; and a gold award in the F&I…