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Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle can be a smart and economical choice. However, you will want to ensure you focus on the safety and comfort components to make sure you receive a vehicle that meets your standards of safety and enjoyment while driving. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to trade up, knowing what to look for will save you time, money, and future headaches. If you’re looking for a trusted used car dealership in Calgary, you’re going to want to go to a dealership that has quality vehicles, completes vehicle checks, and has detailed insight into what makes a car…

The fourth-generation Wrangler, also known as the Wrangler JL, was introduced in 2018 – and importantly, it will remain on sale in other markets such as America, where more than 150,000 were sold last year alone. It’s only in Europe where it’s being axed.  When we drove the latest Wrangler for the first time, we found that while the no-nonsense 4×4 was still very rugged and capable off-road, it offered a “more civilised interior and more all-round appeal generally”. We concluded: “The new Wrangler represents a well-judged step forwards for the famous Jeep.” Since then, Jeep has introduced the plug-in…

Halo cars represent the pinnacle of an automaker’s model lineup. In Ferrari’s case, the famed Italian automaker has produced six halo cars over the last five decades, with the first setting the precedent for subsequent models serving as showcases of Ferrari’s engineering and design capabilities. Ferrari’s first halo car was the Ferrari 288 GTO, which was soon followed and superseded by the iconic Ferrari F40. That twin-turbocharged Italian was succeeded by one of the most underrated members of Ferrari’s halo car family, which itself was surpassed by one of the most recognizable members, the Ferrari Enzo. After that, Ferrari broke…

The rumors were true – the Touareg’s days are numbered. Volkswagen has confirmed its flagship SUV will retire next year. After 1.2 million units sold since its 2002 debut, the so-called “poor man’s” Audi Q7 will bow out in late March 2026, when order books officially close. Before it leaves, the luxobarge will be offered in a Final Edition. Truth be told, there’s nothing particularly thrilling about the Touareg’s swan song. Available across all trim levels, the Final Edition can be recognized by laser-engraved lettering at the base of the C-pillars. The same motif appears inside, where “Final Edition” is…

Shop owners clarifying the distinction between order takers and sales makers can significantly impact the success of their business, a shop coach advised. Owners should be cultivating a team of those who make sales instead of just taking customer orders, a proactive, customer-focused mindset that can improve a shop’s sales performance and build stronger relationships with their customers, said Bill Haas, president of coaching firm Auto Ignite Management. Order takers are passive, he explained at the Midwest Auto Care Alliance Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City. “They will wait for the phone to ring. They will sit at your…

BELMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 16, 2025–The Mobility House, the world-leading provider of interoperable fleet electrification solutions, has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract for electric vehicle chargers, charge management software, and consulting services for fleet operators in the United States and Canada. Cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell gives public agencies like schools, municipalities, and transit agencies access to pre-negotiated pricing from vetted vendors, saving time and money.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251016326318/en/The Mobility House has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract for electric vehicle chargers, charge management software, and consulting services for fleet operators in…

The difference in emissions between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and gas cars is merely 19 percent and not 75 percent as lab tests show, according to a report by a group of European transport and environment NGOs. They analyzed data transmitted by the onboard fuel consumption meters of 800,000 plug-in hybrids registered in the continent between 2021 and 2023. What they found was that the real-world carbon dioxide emissions of PHEVs were 4.9 times higher than what they’re supposed to emit on paper, mostly because of manufacturers’ and testers’ flawed assumption on the share of the vehicles’ electric driving…

The Nissan Vanette is a small, practical, and dependable van that served businesses and tradespeople across the UK for decades. It earned a reputation for being simple to repair, inexpensive to run, and surprisingly tough for its size. Although the Vanette is no longer in production, many are still in use today as work vans or budget delivery vehicles. With age, however, these vans start to show signs of wear. This article looks at all Nissan Vanette models, the most common faults, and realistic UK repair costs to help owners keep them on the road. Nissan Vanette Model Overview Nissan…

While few people knew of First Brands Group before it filed for bankruptcy, nearly everyone will be familiar with some of the brands they own. Folks that turn wrenches on cars, be it professionally or at home on the weekends, likely understand the consequences if some of these companies go out of business. It’s an ongoing story, and the latest installment per Reuters is that Patrick James, First Brands Group founder and CEO, has stepped down. This follows last week’s news that the US Justice Department had launched a probe into First Brands’ dealings with creditors amid this current Chapter…

ECD Auto Design, America’s leader in luxury custom vehicles, has announced a new partnership with the Chelsea Truck Company to bring an unprecedented level of personalization to the U.S. market. This collaboration will focus exclusively on brand-new Land Rover Defenders and Ineos Grenadiers, transforming them into bespoke creations that blend modern capability with striking, individualized design. A New Era of Tailored Luxury This partnership unites Chelsea Truck Company’s bold, fashion-forward design ethos with ECD’s state-of-the-art U.S. facility. For the first time, American customers will have direct access to Chelsea’s iconic styling, paired with ECD’s craftsmanship and design process, to create…