OEMs have indicated, however, that it will take sustained gas prices of greater than $5 a gallon before a big industry-wide shift in the vehicle mix.
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Electric vehicle adoption remains limited, with just 9% of car buyers planning to purchase an EV, compared to 21% opting for hybrid vehicles.
Sensify has a fluid-free architecture that distributes intelligence at wheel level, removing hydraulic circuits and centralized actuation.
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Event brought together high school students and local dealerships to strengthen the automotive technician pipeline.
Costs for repair parts, auto services, fuel, electricity, insurance, and more continue to rise as total price tag of ownership increases.
Data shows car buyers are putting less money down and turning to longer loan terms at record levels as affordability pressures persist.
March, however, typically sees stronger sales compared to February, but ongoing affordability issues, inflationary pressures and interest rates are affecting the market.
