Spring Wheels April 23, 2021
Upswing in Sales Auto sales reports show an 11% increase in the first quarter of 2021.
Test Driving Technology With all the new gadgets available in new cars, you’ll need more than the traditional 15 minutes to try out these features.
Selling Safely During a Pandemic Selling your car to a private party during a pandemic can be risky, but there are ways to get a fair price while minimizing contact with others.
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But the tech can also be unfamil- Evaluate the cockpit iar to car shoppers, especially When you first get inside those who haven’t purchased the vehicle you’re interested a vehicle in the past five years in, familiarize yourself with or more. This poses a problem your surroundings and con- when it comes to the tradi- trols. You may have to turn on tional test drive. the car to activate all the It’s one thing to evaluate screens and controls. Where familiar vehicle attributes are the audio controls? Where such as acceleration or seat are the climate controls? Can comfort. But how can you you reach them easily or are evaluate these new gadgets in they hidden in a menu? Poke the typical 15- to 20-minute around the menu system and test drive if you don’t quite play with the various non- know what they do or what to driving controls. look for? Use the USB cable you People who haven’t purchased a new car in the last five years will need to learn how to use the technol- With this in mind, Ed- brought to test the connection ogy features in newer vehicles. A traditional 15-minute test drive probably won’t be enough time. munds experts share some of for Android Auto or Apple their car technology evalua- CarPlay. These systems inte- menu system is logically laid are they located? (Some might action? Are they easy to press Edmunds says: There’s a tion techniques and show you grate your phone and display out. Now it’s time to test out be on the steering wheel.) or hard? Are they responsive? learning curve with any new and operate many of your the controls and the way you Does the touchpad have dif- piece of technology, but some how to safely learn and test On-the-road test these features during your test phone’s apps in the vehicle. interact with them. Here are ferent areas that you have to automakers make it easier drive. Some vehicles may also have the basic types, along with a touch to interact with differ- Repeat a few basic tasks than others. A vehicle might wireless connectivity for these few questions to consider dur- ent items on the menu screen? while driving to see if it’s dis- not be the right car for you if Ask for more time two systems. ing testing. Is it quick to react to your tracting to do so. you find yourself over- During a dealership test Touchscreens: Is it easy to touch or is there a lag? Unintuitive controls or or- whelmed. Remember to take drive, you’re usually ushered Testing the infotainment understand the icons or func- Rotary knobs: Do you dinary tasks taking too long your time to interact with fea- along to get things done system tions? Is it easy to switch be- like this system? Can you eas- could cause you to take valu- tures and technology when quickly. A typical drive might These days, you will often tween functions such as the ily understand how to get to able attention away from the parked and on the road during be 20 minutes or a drive hear the word “infotainment.” audio system and navigation? specific functions, like push- road. the purchasing phase to see if around a few blocks, so the Simply put, it is a combina- Are the controls distracting or ing or pulling a knob to one If the vehicle makes chimes you’re able to perform differ- pressure is on. But here is tion of the words information hard to find when driving? Is side or another? Are there or flashes icons during your ent functions easily and re- where you can deviate from and entertainment since the the screen responsive to your shortcut buttons for the differ- drive, it’s likely for advanced peatedly. the normal procedure. Let the central screen that now domi- touch or is there a delay? Do ent functions? How quickly driver aid alerts such as blind- salesperson know you need nates the dashboard controls you get any glare from the sun can you go from one function spot monitoring or collision (This story was provided additional time to get famil- both of these items, and you that could be an issue? to another? warning. to The Associated Press by iarized with the car before will be interacting with it Touchpads: Are the con- Buttons: Are they physical Ask about those features as the automotive website Ed- heading out on the road. quite often. When looking at trols intuitive or would you or virtual buttons? Do they well during the drive to famil- munds. Rex Tokeshi-Torres is It’s best to come prepared the screen, the first thing to prefer a touchscreen? How provide you feedback when iarize yourself with their a vehicle testing technician for your test drive so bring think about is whether the many pads are there? Where you push them to confirm an sound and meaning. at Edmunds.) Auto sales up in March, rise 11% in first quarter DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto sales rose ing the greater economy from that point on,” more than 11% in the first quarter, as strong he said. March sales far outpaced last year when coro- The combination of a $1.9 trillion govern- navirus pandemic began. ment stimulus program and people looking for Automakers sold more than 3.9 million transportation to keep themselves isolated vehicles during the first three months of the from others due to the virus should keep sales year, with several major companies reporting strong, he said. March sales that nearly doubled from the same But a shortage of computer chips is forcing month a year earlier, according to figures com- automakers to cut production, and that could piled by Edmunds.com. affect sales later in the year. Plus dealer sup- Sales at Honda were up 93% in March, plies are tight and a lack of selection could while Toyota sales rose 87%. Hyundai-Kia make people delay purchases, Roberts said. posted a 78% gain, while Nissan was up Many others, though may want to buy imme- 65%. General Motors reported a 46% in- diately to drive rather than come in contact crease, while Fiat Chrysler (now Stellantis) with others while traveling, he said. was up 45% and Ford reported a 26% in- Industry analysts and executives say the crease. chip shortage is likely to continue until at least Kevin Roberts, director of industry insights the third quarter of the year. for Cargurus.com, said retail sales to individu- al buyers were strong, but overall sales remain Automakers sold more than 3.9 lower than pre-pandemic levels because of million vehicles in the first three reduced fleet purchases. When the pandemic started, he said, buyers months of 2021, signaling that pulled back and retail sales fell for about a buyers may be starting to shrug month. off the effects of the COVID-19 “I would say autos have been outperform- pandemic on the auto industry. Drivers don’t want to overlook some simple auto maintenance tasks Savvy drivers recognize that mainte- nance is essential to keeping their vehi- cles running strong for years on end. Such maintenance ensures vehicles are safe to take out on the road, and basic upkeep also protects drivers’ financial investments in their cars and trucks. Drivers who are not mechanically in- clined tend to put their vehicles in the hands of a trusted mechanic to perform routine maintenance like oil changes. But there’s a host of simpler vehicle maintenance tasks that drivers don’t want to overlook, some of which can be per- formed without visiting the auto body shop. Brake inspections: Brake inspec- tions are best left to the professionals, who can check the thickness of brake pads and look for other indicators of ex- cessive wear. The automotive resource Cars.com recommends having brakes inspected during routine tire rotations, which many automotive professionals Vehicle maintenance is not exclusive to tending to what’s under suggest should be done every six the hood. Keeping a car running smoothly for years involves rou- months. tine tasks that many drivers can perform without professional Car wash: Car washes might not be the first task drivers associate with assistance. vehicle maintenance, but they can pre- Air filter: The air filter on a car or Windshield wipers: Windshield vent long-term damage to cars and trucks. truck prevents debris, dirt and other con- wiper blades are easily overlooked, but Damage from bird droppings and road taminants from getting into the engine. various automotive experts recommend salt and ice melt products in the winter The auto insurance experts at Allstate¨ replacing wiper blades every six to 12 can damage a vehicle’s paint job and its advise drivers to inspect their vehicle air months. Old wiper blades won’t perform undercarriage. Wash the car on your own filters once a year. Air filters in need of at peak capacity, dramatically reducing at home or visit a professional car wash replacement may appear dirty, and re- visibility during heavy rain and snow- to perform this simple yet vital mainte- duced fuel economy, unusual engine storms. Anyone can replace their own nance at regular intervals and whenever sounds and reduced horsepower are some windshield wiper blades in a matter of you notice significant buildup of dirt and other potential indicators that an air fil- minutes, and new blades won’t break the grime on the car’s exterior. ters needs to be replaced. bank. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald – 3 New SUVs shine at China auto show Automakers are hopeful that Chinese auto sales will help reverse multibillion-dollar losses SHANGHAI (AP) — Volk- swagen, Ford and Chinese GM China brands unveiled new SUVs for China on April 19 at the reports 69% Shanghai auto show, the in- dustry’s biggest marketing jump in sales event in a year overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. DETROIT (TNS) — Automakers are looking to General Motors Co. and its China, the biggest auto market joint venture in China sold by sales volume and the first more than 780,000 vehi- major economy to rebound cles in the first quarter of from the pandemic, to propel a 2021, a 69% increase over revival in demand and reverse 2020’s first quarter when multibillion-dollar losses. the country was shut down Auto Shanghai 2021 takes during the pandemic. place under anti-virus con- trols that included holding The automaker said its some news conferences by rebound has been driven video link. Few executives by luxury and premium from abroad are attending. vehicles, midsize/large Reporters were required to SUVs and multi-purpose undergo virus tests. vehicles, including the Stephan Wollenstein, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, presented the ID 6 SUV during a launch event The latest models reflect Cadillac CT5 and XT6, at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 19. Volkswagen unveiled the electric SUV made for accelerating momentum to- Buick GL8 family and ward electrification and de- China ahead of the opening of the auto show, which is the industry’s biggest marketing event in a year Buick LaCrosse. The Wul- that was overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. signing models for Chinese ing Hong Guang Mini EV tastes. Automakers rely in- remained the best-selling ing technology enables the creasingly on research and Xingyue L to park itself and electric vehicle in China, design centers in China to return to pick up its driver. create models for global sale. the automaker said. General Motors Co. de- Ford Motor Co. presented Buick deliveries in the buted the Envision Plus mid- a midsize SUV, the EVOS, first quarter increased size SUV and the Verano Se- the first vehicle created large- 73% from a year earlier. dan, among 13 new and re- ly by a China-based team un- GM said Cadillac set a freshed models planned this der a 2-year-old strategy to first-quarter record with year in China. Earlier this integrate Ford’s Chinese op- its sales of more than month, GM’s Wuling joint erations into global product 57,000 units, a 114% venture released the electric development. The automaker year-over-year increase. Macaron, part of its fast-sell- also exhibited a plug-in hy- Chevrolet saw a 27% in- ing, lower-priced Hong Guang brid SUV, the Escape, and an line. crease in the quarter. all-electric Mustang Mach-E. Peugeot, part of the Stel- “We’re moving away from In the U.S., GM sold lantis group created through just looking at list of features, 642,250 vehicles in the the merger of Fiat Chrysler but much more focused on first quarter, a 4% year- and PSA Group in January, how how does that all come over-year improvement. showcased a new range of together in terms of the expe- SUVs — the 4008, the plug- rience for the customer,” said Toyota Motor Co. intro- in electric hybrid 4008 and Tim Slatter, vice president of duced its bZ4X Concept bat- the 5008. Ford China. “And that can all tery-electric SUV, one of 70 China’s first-quarter sales be enabled with this very rich, electrified vehicles the auto- of SUVs, sedans and mini- digitally connected environ- maker says it will release vans in China jumped 75.6% ment.” globally by 2025. over a year earlier, when the A visitor looks at the NIO eve concept car displayed during the Shanghai Volkswagen AG said its The show also highlights ruling Communist Party shut Auto Show. Automakers are looking to China, their biggest market by sales all-electric ID.6, available in the growing technology and down the economy to fight volume and the first major economy to rebound from the pandemic, to revive six- and seven-seat models, design skills of China’s young the virus, according to the sales and reverse multibillion-dollar losses. aims to create a “lounge on but ambitious domestic China Association of Auto wheels” with semi-automated brands. Manufacturers. By contrast, China, which accounts for Honda Motor Co. unveiled 10 electric models within five driving and other technology. Geely Auto, part of the Edmunds.com Inc. forecasts about half of global purchases a prototype SUV that will be years. The German auto giant’s Audi Geely Holding group of quarterly U.S. sales should of the technology, nearly tri- its first electric vehicle sold in Nissan Motor Co. dis- unit displayed a concept ver- brands that includes Sweden’s rise 8.9% over a year earlier pled in the first three months China and the Breeze, the first played its X-Trail crossover sion of its A6 e-tron sedan, Volvo Cars, debuted a new but would be off 8.6% from of 2021 over a year earlier to plug-in hybrid from its joint for the China market and its the first of a family of electric flagship SUV, the Xingyue L. the final quarter of 2020. 515,000 units, according to venture with state-owned e-POWER electrified power cars due out next year. The company says self-driv- Sales of electric vehicles in CAAC. GAC. Honda plans to release train.
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You need to photograph check out, the dealership will handle your car from all angles, create ads, the remainder of the sale and you take calls and texts from strangers, can focus on other tasks at hand. and then meet them so they can test- drive your car and complete the deal. Use an alternative to a Add potential exposure to COVID- non-franchise dealership 19 during in-person interactions and This option is good for two types suddenly selling your vehicle this of sellers: 1) those who need cash way can be downright unappealing. for their vehicle and don’t want to So what are your options? Ed- feel pressured to buy something else munds’ experts have highlighted and 2) those who want a faster alter- three ways to more comfortably native to trading in at a franchise sell your vehicle amid the pan- dealership. On the Edmunds site, for demic. Note that none of these op- example, you can enter your vehicle tions get rid of human interaction, identification number or license but they are more of a known plate to get an instant offer on your quantity and you’d deal with fewer vehicle. people overall. Then all you have to do is redeem the offer at a participating dealership Trade it in at a traditional — it will verify the condition of dealership your vehicle and make a check out This option will be most useful to you. There are very few people to for people who already planned on interact with, and you don’t have to buying a new car. By now, most get in the car with anyone for a test franchise dealerships have been drive. If not many people are at the A prospective buyer surveys a long row of unsold 2020 pickup trucks at a Ram dealership in trained on how to handle customers dealership, you can be in and out Littleton, Colo. Selling your vehicle to a private party can be an unnecessary source of risk during COVID-19. You’ll want to within an hour or so. Compare that during the pandemic. Edmunds recommends three alternatives to minimize the time and start by reaching out to the dealer- to dealing with weeks of Craigslist people you interact with. ship that you’re interested in pur- or Facebook messages. chasing from. Call ahead to schedule Another option is third-party car- Consider a car broker about any fees the broker may charge methods will make it possible for an appointment not only to get an buying services, some online and Many car brokers also offer as- and whether the sale is contingent you to get a fair price for your car appraisal for your trade-in but also some local, that specialize in making sistance with selling your vehicle. In on purchasing another vehicle. We while minimizing contact with oth- to test-drive the vehicle you are in- remote offers to purchase your ve- this scenario, you’re only dealing can’t vouch for all car brokers out ers, and they can prove more conve- terested in. This strategy allows you hicle. They offer similar low-contact with one point of contact versus a there, so make sure to research them nient than selling it yourself. to maximize your time because the services that can potentially yield few at the dealership. You’re not a bit and see what the reviews have dealership can appraise your car more offers on your vehicle. Ed- selling your vehicle to the broker. to say. (This story was provided to the while you’re test-driving another. munds hasn’t tested these services, Instead, the broker will use his or Associated Press by the automotive Note that you’re not obligated to so make sure you read reviews on her network of dealer contacts to EDMUNDS SAYS: There are website Edmunds. Ronald Montoya make a decision on either front that them before deciding who to do find the best offer for it. safer alternatives to selling your car is a senior consumer advice editor day, so you can take your time to business with. Make sure to inquire upfront privately during the pandemic. These at Edmunds.) Studies show benefits Biden administration won’t commit of wearing seat belts The importance of wearing seat belts in vehicles has to push for more technology chips resonated with drivers and passengers across the globe. WASHINGTON (TNS) — vital in the engineering and which would implement man- federal proposals aimed at According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- To address the shortage of production of modern vehi- ufacturing and research in- bolstering U.S. chip produc- ministration, the national seat belt use rate in passenger semiconductor chips kneecap- cles worldwide, especially the centives for the semiconduc- tion should be set aside for vehicles in 2019 was 90.7 percent. And despite their sim- ping auto production, CEOs high-margin pickups and tor industry. He proposed $50 the auto industry to prevent plicity, particularly when compared to the various other of the Detroit Three used a SUVs that drive profitability billion to fund initiatives un- this from happening in the technologies available in modern vehicles, seat belts re- virtual meeting in mid-April in the U.S. market. der the CHIPS Act in the $2 future. main an incredibly effective device against injury and even with major tech companies to The CEOs of major tech trillion jobs and infrastructure They argue automakers’ death, though only when drivers and their passengers re- ask the Biden administration companies such as Google, package introduced last plans to increase production member to engage them. to help bolster chip produc- Dell, HP, Samsung and AT&T month. of electric vehicles — which For example, the NHTSA notes that seat belts saved an tion for the automakers. attended the meeting as well. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur fits into the administration’s estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 alone. But the administration has So did the CEOs of major (D-Ohio), co-chair of the goals to cut emissions from Unfortunately, the NHTSA also reports that 47 percent indicated privately to semi- chip producers, including In- House Auto Caucus, said she the transportation sector — of the 37,133 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in conductor industry leaders tel, Taiwan Semiconductor would support Congress set- may depend on it. 2017 were not wearing seat belts. that it would not support “spe- Manufacturing Co., NXP and ting aside a portion of chip “It’s a crisis right now, and Studies have indicated that front seat riders in cars who cial treatment” for the auto Global Foundries. funding for the auto industry. the brunt of the overhang is wear their seat belts can reduce their risk of fatal injury by industry, Bloomberg reported on the automakers,” said Dan 45 percent, while front seat riders in trucks can reduce — even as auto industry inter- Ives, an analyst for invest- their risk for fatal injury by 60 percent. est groups used the run-up to ‘‘There’s going to be strong words, ment firm Wedbush Securities the White House meeting to Inc. “And they’re doing ev- press for exactly that. but there’s minimal actions that erything in their power to at Asked directly whether the can be done in the near term to least set goalposts to have a administration had discussed moderation of the chip short- prioritizing orders for auto- resolve this tsunami that we’re age in (the third quarter.) But makers with semiconductor realistically, right now, the companies, White House seeing in the chip shortage.’’ hands are tied. Press Secretary Jen Psaki was Dan Ives “There’s going to be strong noncommittal: “One of the Investment firm analyst words, but there’s minimal reasons the president is stop- actions that can be done in the ping by this meeting ... is to near term to resolve this tsu- hear directly from companies The president also briefly “Because the automotive nami that we’re seeing in the about the impacts, what would joined the meeting hosted by industry is being asked to do chip shortage.” help them most through this National Security Adviser somersaults,” she said. “It’s The chip shortage exposes period of time. Jake Sullivan, National Eco- being asked to convert to a an issue “decades in the mak- “This isn’t a meeting where nomic Council Director Brian largely electric car platform, ing,” Ives said: The supply we expect a decision or an an- Deese and Secretary of Com- and that’s going to require a chain for many electronics nouncement to come out of, merce Gina Raimondo. lot more chips. and auto parts is cemented in but part of our ongoing en- “I’ve been saying for some “Those cars have half as Asia. That’s highlighted by gagement and discussion time now, China and the rest many parts as normal cars so both the chip shortage and about how to best address this of the world is not waiting. you’re going to have upheaval recent threats to the battery issue.” And there’s no reason why in the industry if you don’t supply chain. General Motors Co.’s Mary Americans should wait. We’re keep supply chain manufac- These vulnerabilities are Barra, Ford Motor Co.’s Jim investing aggressively in ar- turing in this country. We “ultimately going to drive a Farley and Stellantis NV’s eas like semiconductors and don’t want this put into indus- green manufacturing ecosys- Carlos Tavares sought help batteries, that’s what they’re tries that are offshored. We tem to be built, from the su- with the semiconductor chip doing and others, so must want this to be onshore and perchargers to factories to shortage. Groups representing we,” Biden said after the specifically directed at the battery makers to the OEM major automakers are seeking meeting. United States automotive and manufacturing,” Ives said. a set-aside portion of any chip He added: “This is a mo- truck manufacturing industry “But that’s not going to hap- production that comes from ment for American strength — what’s left of it.” pen overnight. This is a wake- negotiations in Congress as and American unity for gov- AlixPartners, a global con- up call.” they compete with tech com- ernment, industry, communi- sulting firm, has estimated The Semiconductor Indus- panies for the valuable parts. ties to work together to make that the industry has lost 1.4 try Association said in a The Biden administration may sure that we’re ready to meet million vehicles of production statement that the U.S. share not be amenable to that. the global competition that globally due to the chip short- of global semiconductor The auto sector uses “lega- lies ahead.” age. manufacturing has decreased cy” chips rather than the ad- Biden also said he received The firm predicts up to 2.5 from 37% in 1990 to 12% in vanced chips used in electron- a letter from a bipartisan million vehicles could be lost 2021. ics and consumes only around group of 23 senators and 42 this year and the industry as a That’s largely due to “sub- a small percentage of chips House members supporting whole would lose $61 billion stantial subsidies” offered by worldwide. But the chips are the CHIPS for America Act, if the trend continues. foreign governments, it said, Last year, people home- “placing the U.S. at a com- bound during the coronavirus petitive disadvantage in at- pandemic spent more on elec- tracting new construction of tronics, prompting chip man- semiconductor manufacturing ufacturers to boost supply to facilities.” tech companies as automak- In addition to supporting ers slashed orders in the early the CHIPS Act, Biden also days of the pandemic. has ordered a 100-day review Semiconductor chips are of the U.S. supply chains for crucial vehicle components, electric vehicle batteries, rare powering GPS, power steer- earth minerals and semicon- ing, crash detection systems ductors. and more. GM and Ford announced When automakers restarted April 8 that additional plants their plants last spring after an would scale back production eight-week shutdown, the due to the chip shortage. The COLLISION REPAIR CENTER • PARTS & ACCESSORIES supply of chips failed to keep Detroit automakers are also pace with unexpected demand partially building pickup for new vehicles in 2020. trucks and setting them aside Auto industry leaders have until enough chips can be said a portion of funding in found. Friday, April 23, 2021 THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald – 5 Fuel-economy standards can hurt DETROIT (TNS) — Federal reg- By 1992, the standard was 27.5 “Higher standards, especially for ulators directed by President Joe mpg for cars and just 20.2 mpg for trucks, as it has in the past, will lead Biden to re-evaluate national fuel trucks, Fiorani said. Trucks and to improvements to those vehicles to economy rules and encourage the SUVs in the 1970s had been more keep the profitability going,” Browne transition to electric vehicles are rugged and utilitarian, but in the said. “Regulations don’t increase expected to raise the standards — ‘80s and ‘90s, they more commonly demand. They’re not going to get though it’s unclear just how high. had automatic transmissions, power out of the SUVs and pickups. They’re Gas- and diesel-powered vehi- steering and power windows. going to say, ‘Give me another 2 cles, however, still earn automakers It was the advent of vehicles like miles per gallon.’” their profits. Many companies say the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Of course, after increasing inter- they don’t intend to invest more in Ford Ranger and Explorer, Dodge nal combustion engine efficiencies such engines, instead using the ex- Durango and Jeep Wrangler series to 35-40%, every incremental in- cess cash to invest in electrified ve- and Grand Cherokee — vehicles crease from there becomes much hicles favored by governments seek- that drive profits at Detroit’s three more expensive, Abuelsamid said. ing carbon neutrality. automakers today. “Your margins start to go away But more stringent regulations, Trucks and SUVs “could be sold and any extra margins that you had especially for pickup trucks and for a higher price, could have a big- over a comparable electric vehicle, SUVs, potentially could do the op- ger engine, and could make buyers you no longer have as an incentive posite of what policymakers want happy,” Fiorani said. “They had ex- to invest in those at all,” he said. and lead to more investments in tra room and didn’t count as much as “Rather than to tweak, it might be products with internal-combustion a Crown Vic,” he said, referring to better to give up and go to electrifi- engines — especially if demand for Ford’s Crown Victoria sedans. cation entirely.” electric vehicles fails to materialize The increased standard ultimately Today, some companies, such as as predicted. did deliver the desired effect of sig- Ford, are closer to meeting the “A different regulation through nificantly reducing emissions and Obama-era standard than other com- 2030 may send that signal to engine gas consumption from what they panies, such as GM or Stellantis, engineers — and by that I mean in- were in 1970, notes Sam Abuels- said Brett Smith, director of technol- ternal combustion engineers — their amid, e-mobility analyst for market ogy at the Center for Automotive days are not numbered,” said Warren research firm Guidehouse Inc. But Research in Ann Arbor. Browne, an auto supplier consultant Americans had fallen for the larger The Trump standards went into and former General Motors Co. ex- vehicles that in many cases pollute effect in June 2020, relieving car- ecutive who worked at the auto- more than sedans and bump against makers of the heightened improve- maker for 40 years. calls for more environmentally ments just six months before Biden It wouldn’t be the first time al- friendly vehicles. took office and directed another re- tered fuel-economy standards re- Case in point: Dodge has said it view of the rules. sulted in unintended consequences. was expanding the number of its If the Biden administration re- When regulators first set Corporate 2,000 “sold-out” supercharged V-8- turns to the Obama-era standards, Average Fuel Economy standards in powered Durango SRT Hellcat that’s bad news for automakers, 1975, they sought to limit gasoline SUVs. The vehicle is only being of- Smith added. If there is not an eco- use in the wake of an oil embargo fered for the 2021 model year due to nomically feasible way to improve that limited supply and raised prices. evaporative emission regulations on their trucks, they might have to raise The requirements created a fleet- the Durango platform. worldwide will be fully electric; el-efficiency targets for trucks than the price of trucks to push buyers to wide average for how far a vehicle Dodge can nix a special-edition 60% will have an internal combus- cars, that could encourage automak- EVs. must be able to go on a gallon of vehicle like that from its lineup, but tion engine in them. That’s the most ers to invest more in internal com- Still, automakers may be hesitant gas. automakers at this point can’t afford optimistic case.” bustion engines to keep those profit- to advocate against raising the stan- The government, however, set to lose the truck and SUVs that are GM is targeting no longer to sell able, in-demand products competi- dards, Smith said, because they don’t more lenient rules for trucks and staples for their operations and prof- gas- and diesel-powered light-duty tive because of the delta created want to be seen as part of the prob- SUVs compared to passenger cars. its. They’re starting to roll out more vehicles by 2035. Ford Motor Co. from the different increases, Browne lem or to jeopardize a relationship Once demand for V-6 and V-8 en- EV options from the Ford Mustang has refrained from disclosing such a said. with the White House. gines rose again after fuel prices Mach-E SUV to the GMC Hummer date, and so has Stellantis NV, whose Under the assumption that auto The messy history of unintended leveled, automakers responded with EV, but electric vehicle leader Tesla CEO, Carlos Tavares, says the com- companies would have time to ad- consequences underscores the im- more gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks, Inc. still relies on selling competi- pany is “trying to leverage every- just, former President Barack Obama portance of having the auto industry which became the new family sta- tors its emission regulatory compli- thing we can and use the existing implemented stricter CAFE stan- represented in the decision-making, tion wagon. ance credits to make a profit. And capacity as much as we can with the dards beginning in 2012 that phased- said Daniel Ives, an analyst at in- “They realized the loophole,” EV sales remain a sliver of all U.S. existing” combustion engines. in mileage increases for trucks vestment firm Wedbush Securities. said Sam Fiorani, vice president of sales. An automaker’s fleet as a whole through 2020. It did result in innova- “It needs to be a very carefully global forecasting for AutoFore- “They’re going to be investing in must meet fuel-economy standards, tions like start-stop technology that collaborative plan where regula- cast Solutions. “Congress thought improved (internal combustion en- not each model sold. That means shuts down an engine at red lights tory, as well as the automakers, they could legislate smaller, more gine) vehicles for the foreseeable automakers can offset larger, less and advancements in air-condition- have a say,” he said, “because if fuel-efficient vehicles, not seeing future,” Fiorani said of traditional fuel-efficient vehicles with smaller ing systems. Former President Don- it’s not done correctly, then it they would shift from cars to automakers. “In the best-case sce- or electrified ones. ald Trump, however, dramatically could be a ‘Nightmare on Elm trucks,” he said. nario, by 2040, 40% of vehicles built If there is a larger increase in fu- scaled back those goals. Street’ scenario.”
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For instance, the start- counterpart. er Tucson SE comes with 17- To help ease the sticker inch wheels, Apple CarPlay shock, Edmunds’ experts have and Android Auto, a six- compiled a list of five SUVs speaker audio system and that come in a variety of sizes several helpful safety aids. and have unusually low start- On top of that, the Tucson ing prices for their competi- is comfortable to drive, and tive segments. all of its technology is easy to What’s more, these models use. The biggest drawbacks also scored highly in our over- include unexciting engines all ratings, and they offer a and less cargo capacity than good selection of standard some rivals. Keep an eye out features so you won’t have to for the redesigned 2022 Tuc- spend on upgrades. son as well. It will offer snaz- All prices include the des- zy looks, new engines, and tination charge. tons of tech when it comes out later this year. MSRP of 2021 2021 Kia Soul Tucson SE: $24,885. The Kia Soul is an extra- 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe small SUV that offers a large The Santa Fe gets a signifi- cargo capacity, especially cant overhaul for 2021, giving compared with other vehicles it the latest in style on top of This photo from Kia shows the 2021 Soul, a subcompact crossover that is fun to drive and offers a spa- of its size. It’s also fun to standout materials and stan- cious cargo area for the class. drive, and the tall roof and dard features for the class. wide door openings allow Another familiar Hyundai can be a little bumpy too. But easy access to the front and highlight is exceptional war- Hyundai threw its might into rear of the deceptively spa- ranty coverage — every Santa the standard features: Fog cious cabin. Fe comes standard with a 10- lights, four USB ports, an The Soul nails a lot of ba- year/100,000-mile powertrain 8-inch touchscreen, and wire- sics, though we do wish the plan. Both engines are more less Apple CarPlay and An- cabin remained a little more powerful and have higher droid Auto are all included. quiet on the road. Its trans- EPA-rated fuel economy than MSRP of 2021 Hyundai Santa mission can also feel clunky their 2020 counterparts. Fe SE: $28,035. at times, and it does not offer There’s also a new hybrid op- all-wheel drive as an option. tion. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Still, standard Apple CarPlay One thing to note is that, Surprised to see a German and Android Auto smartphone size-wise, the Santa Fe is ac- car on the list? The Volkswa- connectivity at this price earns tually something of an in-be- gen Atlas has the lowest start- the Soul a place on the list tween crossover, straddling ing price of any midsize three- over pricier competitors. the line between a small SUV row SUV. On top of that, it Manufacturer’s suggested re- and a midsize SUV. It trails currently maintains a strong tail price of 2021 Kia Soul rivals like the Subaru Outback fourth place in Edmunds’ rank- LX: $18,765 in cargo space, and the ride ings thanks to its spacious in- terior, comfortable demeanor and quiet ride. Power and fuel economy with either available engine leave something to be desired, but overall the Atlas is good enough to overcome those flaws. There is also a wealth of standard features. The Atlas S comes with 18-inch wheels, LED lights, a six-speaker sound system and roof rails. This photo provided by Ford shows the auto industry giant’s 2021 Expedi- Apple CarPlay and Android tion, which includes impressive towing capabilities and an extensive suite of Auto are also included. MSRP advanced safety features. of 2021 Volkswagen Atlas S: $32,575. great assortment of standard lowest price, you’ll only be SUVs, so affordable base equipment. Included in every able to seat five passengers. models are not as basic as 2021 Ford Expedition Expedition are 18-inch However, the Expedition’s you might think. One of the When you get to large wheels, fog lights, push-but- generous equipment, huge entry-level versions dis- truck-like SUVs, there is a lot ton start and a Wi-Fi hotspot. towing power and loads of cussed here could be all the of similarity. Each is spacious, You also get the Co-Pilot360 space make it impossible to SUV you need. powerful and capable of tow- suite of safety features — one overlook. MSRP of 2021 Ex- ing a lot of weight. But the of our favorites. pedition XL: $50,720. (This story was provided to This photo provided by Hyundai shows the 2021 Ford Expedition stands out, There is a catch, and that is the Associated Press by the Santa Fe which features new styling, upgraded not only because it has the that the base model Expedi- EDMUNDS SAYS: Auto- automotive website Edmunds. available engines and a lot of equipment at an at- lowest starting price in the tion XL only offers two rows makers now offer impressive Ryan ZumMallen is a staff tractive price. group but because it offers a of seats. So if you want the standard features on their writer at Edmunds.)
This photo provided by Hyundai shows the 2021 Tucson. The compact SUV is The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is quiet and comfortable on the road. It also has easy to use and comes with a bevy of standard features. the lowest starting price among three-row midsize SUVs.
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Gas-pow- DETROIT (TNS) — Gov- it’s OK to price 10% to 20% ered vehicle prices have con- ernment officials and consum- higher than the current gas- tinued to rise, especially with ers want to see cheaper elec- powered equivalent because the low supply of vehicles due tric vehicles, but automakers customers have options. to a global chip shortage. are launching expensive op- EVs eventually need to be tions as they work to make priced lower “because you’re Tax credit helps these types of vehicles afford- not going to have the same David Dewandeler of able down the road. build figurations to satisfy the Fraser recently picked up his The automakers, including customer. You’re still going to red premium Mach-E from General Motors Co. with its have range anxiety. And Village Ford. It came with a “Everybody In” campaign, there’s gonna be a whole price tag of $56,000 but Dew- say they will offer EVs across bunch of other people in the andeler will be able to use the a wide range of pricing. And, marketplace that are offering $7,500 tax break on it next to help speed the transition, their vehicles.” year. they stress the federal govern- Automakers represented Not having that $7,500 ment needs to intervene to by their trade group, the Alli- “could have been a deal-break- provide more incentives to ance for Automotive Innova- With their aggressive EV goals, automakers will need to lower their price tags er,” he said. “I might have just customers. tion, have expressed the need for electric vehicles if they intend on moving them in volume, analysts say. leased another gas car.” Once simple and purpose- for a government plan to Pricing matters therapist, she was out of work At the other end of the Dewandeler got the built to lower carbon emis- quicken EV adoption by in- last year for six weeks when price spectrum, GM is offer- Mach-E because he wanted sions, EVs are becoming more centivizing customers to buy. Vehicle pricing is impor- her employer closed because ing a GMC Hummer SUV something different. Unlike of an expensive status symbol GM and Tesla Inc. already tant “because people spend of the COVID-19 pandemic EV; Edition 1, coming in ear- many consumers, he doesn’t — understandable, experts have exhausted their allot- their hard-earned money in canceling non-essential medi- ly 2023, is priced at $105,595. stick to one brand. He’s driv- say, because these vehicles ment of $7,500 federal tax order to buy something,” cal procedures. An extreme off-road package en everything from a Chevro- are not high-volume products. credits a customer can claim Browne said, “so pricing is “I am leaning toward Tesla, version, which is also avail- let Equinox to most recently a But with their aggressive EV for purchasing a new EV. always at the top of every- and that’s the reason I am able in early 2023, is priced at pricey BMW SUV. goals, pricing will have to President Joe Biden’s $2 body’s mind.” holding off,” Khanna said. $110,595. Pricing may partially play come down below $30,000 if trillion infrastructure plan in- EVs once were thought of “That’s an expensive vehicle. Edition 1 of the Hummer into purchasing a new product automakers want to move cludes a $174 billion proposal as a “pragmatic” purchase — I want to be absolutely certain EV truck coming later this for him, but it’s mostly about EVs in volume. that would boost EV incen- not one made for the cool ele- about the job situation.” year is priced at $112,595. what the vehicle offers, he “People with money are tives and add 500,000 more ments of the vehicle, said Jes- She’s hoping to have some Both the SUV and truck ver- said: “I had the Jeep Cherokee, more likely to be innovators charging stations. sica Caldwell, executive di- more certainty in the coming sions will have cheaper op- the Equinox, the Ford Escape. than your average person who The plan calls for $100 rector of insights at Edmunds. months once more people get tions in later production years. Frankly, they were all fine, but goes to work every day,” said billion in new consumer re- com, a vehicle information a vaccine. Until then, she Jeff Laethem, owner of they didn’t really excite me. I Warren Browne, an auto sup- bates, Reuters reported. In a website. plans to extend her Lexus Ray Laethem Buick GMC in wanted something exciting to plier consultant and former Friday note, Wedbush indus- Then came Elon Musk and lease that expires in May: “If Detroit, has signed on to sell own and drive.” GM executive who worked at try analyst Dan Ives said that his Tesla brand. “They brought I was going to get another the Hummer and has north of Ford still can offer the tax- the automaker for 40 years. “would dwarf the level of tax out their Model S and it was vehicle in a comparable price 20 orders. He wasn’t surprised credit incentive, but GM and “Innovators with income want credits and rebates currently like: ‘Oh, wow, an EV can be range, I would go for it, but by the higher-end pricing, and Tesla have both tapped out of the latest little widget on the in place for EV vehicles in sexy, can be cool, can have it’s going to be more than the customers signing up for them. Biden’s plan to increase market. You start high be- the U.S. and be a significant good range,’” Caldwell said. this,” Khanna said of the Tes- it aren’t concerned about it incentives faces an uphill bat- cause you’re not going to bullish catalyst for EV sales “It’s more expensive, but then la. “I want to be absolutely because “they just want it. tle in Congress before offer- move elephant volume, so domestically over the com- all of a sudden that attracts a sure going forward.” They want it because of every ing more becomes a reality. why sacrifice the margin.” ing years.” different type of buyer.” GM executives have con- element of it.” “We support continued When automakers decide U.S. Transportation Secre- A 2021 Tesla Model 3 se- sistently said there will be “You’re buying a brand, consumer incentives, includ- they want to move battery tary Pete Buttigieg told Yahoo dan, the cheapest of the electric vehicles offered you’re buying a piece of lux- ing a modification to the EV electric vehicles at “elephant Finance recently that it’s im- brand’s four vehicles, ranges across a range of pricing. ury,” he said. tax credit so that customers of volume” — when a product portant for the government to from $37,990 to $54,990, ac- The Detroit automaker re- Ford Motor Co. launched first movers like GM are not sells more than 200,000 vehi- incentivize for EV adoption. cording to Edmunds. On the cently unveiled the new Chev- its Mustang Mach-E with a list penalized, and also one that cles a year, Browne says — “We got to make sure that higher end, the Model X SUV rolet Bolt EV and its larger price of $42,895. On the high makes used EV buyers eligi- they will price EVs 15% to electric vehicles are not just a ranges from $89,990 to sibling the Bolt EUV, which end, the Mach-E GT has a list ble,” Stu Fowle, GM brand 20% lower than gas-powered luxury item ...,” he told the $119,990. are both cheaper than the cur- price of $60,500. The battery- communications manager, vehicles. news outlet. “First, we have Monika Khanna of Troy rent Bolt model — the Bolt powered Ford E-Transit cargo said in a statement. “We have Automakers are still in a to make sure we are produc- leases a Lexus RX 350 SUV, EV by $5,000 and the EUV van starts under $45,000. our own role to play in lower- “learning curve” strategy of ing them at scale, drive those but she would like to hop into by $3,000. The new 2022 Bolt Jim Seavitt, owner of Vil- ing prices as well through just adding in EVs and not re- costs down. And, again, we a Model 3 or Model Y to re- EUV is priced starting at lage Ford in Dearborn, said R&D, engineering, and man- placing the gas-powered op- don’t have time for that to duce the fossil fuels her life- $33,995 and the Bolt EV is the Mach-E is attracting a ufacturing innovation, as well tions, Browne said. That’s why simply play out on its own.” style consumes. As a physical priced at $31,995. new type of customer: “It’s as scale.” Ford says it will go all electric in Europe by 2030 FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford is in electric cars. The Volkswagen framework vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle uses standard mechanical underpinnings such lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in as the battery, suspension, wheels and axles just the latest sign of the seismic technological that can be adjusted to manufacture different changes sweeping the auto industry. vehicle models. Volkswagen is already using Ford will spend $1 billion to revamp its fac- the framework in its ID.3 compact and ID.4 tory in Cologne, Germany and make it a base sport-utility vehicle. for production of battery powered cars using Ford expects two-thirds of its European Volkswagen’s mechanical framework, said commercial vehicle sales will be electric or Stuart Rowley, president of Ford of Europe, plug-in hybrids by 2030. during a February news conference. “We are going all in on electric vehicles,” The new electric car is to reach the market Rowley said. in mid-2023, and could be followed by a sec- Carmakers in Europe must sell more elec- ond one there in the future. trics to meet new, lower limits on emissions of The announcement came just a month after carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas U.S. rival General Motors said its entire blamed for global warming. global fleet would largely be electric by 2035. The new limit, which took effect at the start Breaking with more than a century of produc- of the year, is part of the European Union’s ing internal combustion engines, GM re- efforts to comply with the 2015 Paris agree- vamped its corporate logo in the likeness of an ment on global warming. If manufacturers electric plug. don’t hold fleet average emissions below the The speed of the transformation at GM and limit, they face heavy fines. Rowley said Ford Workers assemble the new Deutsche Post StreetScooter Work XL electric Ford underline a revolution in the auto sector, was in a position to avoid the fines going for- delivery van at a Ford plant in Cologne, Germany. Ford says it will spend $1 pushed by regulators seeking to limit emis- ward. billion to modernize its Cologne manufacturing center, converting it into a sions. Automakers are simultaneously moving The company said commercial vehicles are toward digital technology such as smartphone the key to growth and profitability in Europe, European electric vehicle factory. apps and advanced driver assistance systems, with new products and services through its al- in more than a generation and “underlines our comes after its European operations returned with the ultimate goal of fully autonomous liance with Volkswagen and Ford’s Otosan commitment to Europe and a modern future,” to a profit in the fourth quarter of 2020. vehicles. joint venture in Turkey. Rowley. The investment is part of Ford’s goal of The agreement with Volkswagen lets Ford The investment, to be made through 2025, Ford said the investment in the Cologne spending at least $15 billion on electric vehi- take advantage of VW’s massive investment is among the most significant Ford has made plant, which employs just over 4,000 workers, cles from now through 2025. Drivers must recognize the hazards of distracted driving Did you know that a vehi- Distractions can come in wheel to help reduce the cle driven at 55 miles per hour many forms but fall into one temptation to grab the phone. or faster can traverse the of three categories: manual, Daydreaming: Being length of an entire football visual and cognitive. Any dis- lost in one’s thoughts can be a field in a matter of seconds? traction has the potential for big distraction. Driving with Driving requires not only serious consequences, includ- something heavy on one’s knowledge of the rules of the ing deadly accidents. Here’s a mind can cause a person to road and skill behind the wheel, look at some of the common lose track of the road. This but also concentration on the distractions and how to avoid may occur when experiencing task at hand. Data from the them. intense emotions, particularly National Highway Traffic Safe- Mobile phone use: Tex- anger or stress. 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Friday, April 23, 2021 THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald – 11 BlueCruise added to Ford favorites DETROIT (TNS) — Fol- and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV), tive cruise system, which can lowing the lead of Tesla’s BlueCruise monitors driver follow other vehicles, lane Autopilot and General Mo- engagement via a camera on center and recognize speed tors’ Super Cruise, Ford Mo- the steering column. limit signs. Ford’s system will tor Co. has telegraphed a GM’s Super Cruise also not debut with whiz-bang fea- semi-autonomous, active- monitors drivers via an infra- tures pioneered by Tesla like drive-assist feature available red camera on the steering lane-change assist and predic- with its 2021 Ford F-150 column. Tesla’s Autopilot, tive speed assist in turns. Ford pickup and electric Mustang which debuted on its Model S says BlueCruise will be up- Mach-E. sedan in 2015, demands the graded in the future to include Now that system has a driver keep at least one hand such features — updates that name: BlueCruise. on the steering wheel. Super Cruise recently added. Blue as in the colorful With the instrument dis- BlueCruise is offered stan- highlights in the instrument play lit blue, Ford says the dard on the F-150’s $70,825 panel that indicate BlueCruise pilot can easily monitor when Limited trim and as an option is available for hands-free the system’s engaged. Super on the $44,695 Lariat, $56,330 driving on 100,000 miles of Cruise uses a green light bar King Ranch and $59,110 Plat- divided highways that Ford on the steering wheel to sig- inum models. The feature is has mapped across North nal operation — if the system included in the $15,995 Co- America. The feature, now hits an unmapped area of road Pilot360 Active 2.0 package, available for purchase, will be or construction zone (or if it which enables tech-tastic activated by an over-the-air detects the driver is distract- goodies like adaptive cruise update on properly-equipped ed), it will initiate an escala- Mach-Es in what it calls The The company calls the changes — to the designated control and self-park assist. vehicles in the third quarter of tion of red lights/warning Mother of All Road Trips 100,000 miles of divided exit. Upon exiting the inter- When BlueCruise is available this year. sounds urging the driver to (MOART). The BlueCruise- highways it has mapped state, the navigation function for download this fall, buyers While details are still take over. Tesla’s Autopilot equipped fleet covered thou- “Hands-Free Blue Zones.” of Autopilot ceases. will receive a Ford app or emerging, the Ford system uses a blue steering wheel sands of miles over 37 states GM claims it has mapped GM’s Super Cruise works mail push. aims to play in the same space icon in the center screen to and five Canadian provinces 200,000 miles. Tesla’s system similarly when a navigation For the Mustang Mach-E, as Autopilot and Super Cruise. indicate engagement. in a variety of weather and depends on onboard hardware point it set. BlueCruise comes standard U.S. manufacturers have tak- Ford claims BlueCruise traffic conditions. and GPS to place it on the The BlueCruise and Super on CA Route 1, Premium and en the lead in semi-autono- will work even when the driv- “I drive long-distance quite road and is available on all Cruise systems are unique in First Edition models. It’s an mous systems with a view to- er is wearing sunglasses or a often, whether out to Boston byways. that they allow for extended option on the $42,895 Select wards fully-autonomous, so- face mask, with the steering or down to Florida to visit Its Navigate on Autopilot hands-free driving, whereas trim for $3,200 as part of a called Level 5, vehicles. For column-based camera focused family or friends, and usually feature, however, is only Tesla constantly nannies the larger interior package. now, systems like BlueCruise on the eyes for evidence of I mentally tire out on drives available on divided high- driver to keep a hand on the By introducing BlueCruise are Level 2 grade, requiring attention. that far,” said BlueCruise fea- ways. Drivers can set a desti- wheel. Tesla is beta-testing a in a high volume (900,000 an- driver attention. Ford developed the system ture development engineer nation, yank twice on the gear Full Self-Driving mode en- nual sales) vehicle like the F- Similar to GM’s Super over the last few years from Alexandra Taylor, who logged selector stalk and the EV (Au- abling Navigation by Autopi- series, Ford projects sales of Cruise (which debuted on the its Dearborn engineering and over 3,000 miles in an F-150. topilot is available on all Tes- lot everywhere. some 100,000 vehicles by the now-extinct Cadillac CT6 se- Palo Alto labs. It did exten- “When using BlueCruise, las for $10,000) will auto- Using advanced camera end of this year. The technol- dan in 2018 and is available sive national testing with a long drives aren’t nearly as matically navigate — includ- and radar-sensing tech, Blue- ogy will be rolled out to other on Escalade/CT4/CT5 models fleet of five F-150s and five mentally taxing to me.” ing with automatic lane Cruise builds on Ford’s adap- Fords in coming years. What to look for when test driving preowned vehicles Preowned vehicles have when considering a used car likely bother you in the years become hot commodities in and truck. Potential mechani- to come. recent years, reflecting a cal issues can be discussed Visibility: Sight lines change in what drivers are with a mechanic of buyers’ vary from vehicle to vehicle, looking for when it’s time to choosing, but it’s up to drivers so make sure your test drive is get a new ride. to gauge other factors that can long enough to give you an According to the market and affect how enjoyable it may accurate idea of a vehicle’s consumer data experts at Statis- or may not be to drive a given visibility. Blind spots may not ta, preowned vehicle sales in- vehicle. Test drives remain a differ much in new versus creased every year between great way to get a feel for pr- older models or even in vehi- 2014 and 2019 and more than eowned vehicles and prospec- cles made by the same manu- doubled the number of new tive buyers can consider vari- facturer, but they can differ cars sold each year during that ous factors to determine if a considerably between manu- period. For example, in 2019 given car or truck is for facturers (i.e., Toyota versus United States car buyers pur- them. Nissan). Get a feel for blind chased 40.8 million preowned Comfort: Comfort is a spots during the test drive to vehicles and right around 17 big consideration when pur- determine if the you’ll be million new vehicles. chasing new vehicles, and comfortable driving a given There are many reasons there’s no reason to downplay vehicle. why more car buyers are in- the importance of comfort Connectivity: Modern creasingly looking to the pre- when shopping for preowned vehicles are designed to con- owned vehicle market when vehicles. Consider the avail- nect with our devices, and replacing their existing vehi- able headroom and legroom drivers have quickly grown to cles. Certified preowned ve- when test driving a vehicle, prioritize connectivity. Com- hicles have increased con- but also take note of comfort- patibility with devices can sumer confidence in used cars based accessories that the ve- make it easier to use GPS and and trucks and extended war- hicle may or may not have. stream music while driving, ranties have helped ease con- For example, if you’ve grown so don’t hesitate to connect cerns buyers may have about accustomed to heated seats on your phone when test driving such vehicles. your existing vehicle, then a a vehicle. If the car and phone Preowned vehicles are incredibly popular. Buyers considering used cars or As reliable as preowned preowned vehicle without are incompatible, that can af- vehicles can be, prospective such seats, or one without fect how much you enjoy trucks can look for certain things during a test drive to determine if a given buyers must remain diligent functioning heated seats, will driving the car. vehicle is the right fit for them. Tire rotation should be important Buyers should part of vehicle maintenance plan consider certified Vehicle owners need to keep maintenance on the mind preowned vehicles to ensure their cars and trucks The days when buying a more traditional used cars is are operating at peak capacity. used car was akin to a game that the former tend to be Various components should of chance are largely a relic sold with extended manu- be checked and serviced at of the past. facturers’ warranties. key intervals. Oil changes and Though it’s still possible Certified preowned ve- fluid top-offs are part of rou- that used car buyers could hicle buyers also may be tine maintenance, but it can end up with a lemon, the offered perks similar to be easy to forget about other preowned vehicle market those offered to new car important parts of the vehicle, has changed dramatically buyers, such as free road- including tires. and for the better over the side assistance or comple- Rotating tires is vital to last couple of decades. mentary satellite radio ser- their upkeep. One of the more notable vice, for a predetermined Bridgestone Tires advises changes surrounding used period of time. that tire rotation involves rou- vehicles over the last 20 While it may seem like a tinely repositioning a vehi- years is the rise of certified no brainer for used car buy- cle’s tires in specific patterns preowned cars and trucks, or ers to purchase CPOs, the from front to back and side to CPOs. The COVID-19 pan- consumer advocacy experts side. demic affected sales of CPOs at Consumer Reports sug- According to Big O Tires, in 2020, but the vehicle gest that the decision is the front tires tend to wear on transaction experts at Cox more complicated. Analysts the outside edges because the Automotive report that more at CR have suggested that tire leans over when a driver than a quarter million CPOs the biggest advantage to turns a corner. were sold in May of 2019. CPOs is their extended war- The rear tires just follow First-time car buyers or ranties, which can be ex- the front ones, so they usually those accustomed to pur- pensive. Having a vehicle wear more evenly. By leaving chasing new vehicles can inspected by a private me- tires in place, the outside edg- learn more about CPOs be- chanic consumers trust prior es on the front tires will wear fore buying their next cars to purchase may be a better down much faster than the or trucks. way for budget-conscious rest and those tires will need Such knowledge may car buyers to allocate their to be replaced sooner. Rota- help them make the most funds than purchasing a tion may be required by tire Rotating tires can prolong the life of tires and decrease how frequently they informed decision possible CPO simply because of its warranties. Rotation also need to be replaced. before they sign on the dot- extended warranty. If the keeps the tires working prop- ted line and drive their next mechanic gives the vehicle erly. tread depth uniform and helps Many tire manufacturers or service centers will then align vehicle off the lot. a clean bill of health, con- Experts generally advise maintain traction and consis- automotive stores that have and balance tires after they What sets CPOs apart sumers can then rest easy tire rotation every 6,000 to tent handling across all four sold customers tires also will have been rotated. At this time from other used cars? knowing they exercised 8,000 miles, even if they do tires. Bridgestone says the tire do tire rotations — some free the mechanic will likely check The auto industry data their due diligence and did not show any signs of wear. It rotation pattern that is best for of charge. brakes as well, since it is easy aggregator Black Book so without having to pay for is challenging to determine if a particular vehicle depends In addition to proper trac- to see and reach them when notes that CPOs tend to a potentially costly extend- weather treads are uneven or on the type of tire being used. tion, minimizing uneven tire the tires are off. have low mileage and clean ed warranty. Ultimately, the how much wear has been sus- Patterns are recommended by treads causes the vehicle to be Tire rotation is an impor- accident histories. It’s pos- decision is up to buyers, tained just by looking at them. the standardizing body of the more balanced, advises tant component of vehicle sible, though unlikely, that who can conduct a cost Rotating tires can prolong the tire industry, called The Tire Wrench, a mobile auto repair maintenance. Check with a vehicles that don’t meet analysis to determine just life of tires and decrease how and Rim Association. Indi- and maintenance company. qualified automotive profes- such criteria could be desig- how much they might save frequently they need to be re- viduals can consult with pro- This enables the driver to sional to see if it’s time to nated as CPOs. (or not save) when purchas- placed. fessional mechanics about the have more control even when have your vehicle’s tires ro- Another significant dif- ing a CPO or a noncertified Rotating tires keeps the proper way to rotate tires. roads are slippery. Many auto tated. ference between CPOs and used vehicle. 12 – THE DERRICK. / The News-Herald: Friday, April 23, 2021 Get best towing vehicle for your needs Understanding towing capacity and upgraded hardware is essential By TRAVIS LANGNESS be relatively small, but when Edmunds you want to tow more than a small utility trailer, things can You might be thinking get heavy in a hurry. A maxi- about hitting the road this mum towing capacity of about spring with a new SUV or 3,500 to 7,000 pounds should truck and pulling a trailer or be enough to tow a bigger toy hauler. But figuring out utility trailer or even a light- what kind of vehicle to get weight car trailer. without overspending can be Going for a new full-size a confusing process. SUV or pickup will seriously To help, Edmunds’ car shop- increase your capability. With ping experts have advice on a maximum towing capacity how to better understand the of around 8,000 pounds for a jargon and interpret the poten- typical full-size SUV or around tially misleading towing num- 12,000 pounds for a light-duty The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty is an example of a truck with exceptional towing and hauling capabil- bers offered by automakers. pickup, you can pull many recreational boats, toy haulers ity. Heavy-duty trucks like the F-250 are the best bet for buyers looking to maximize their trailer weight Match your vehicle and bigger car trailers. or the amount of cargo they can haul in the bed. to the job Typically, heavy trailers are the only vehicles up to the ample, has a maximum tow- a vehicle’s towing capacity the trailer and subtract those The towing capacity of like these require some up- task. ing capacity of 6,800 pounds. before buying — that way two measurements. For in- your vehicle is generally re- graded vehicle hardware such But that’s only with a rear- you’ll know more precisely stance, if your truck weighs lated to its size. For many as enhanced powertrain cool- Understand your vehicle’s wheel-drive regular cab fitted what to look for on a dealer 5,000 pounds without a trailer small SUVs, expect a tow rat- ing, special trailer wiring con- actual towing capacity with a V6 engine and the Ta- lot. and it weighs 5,600 pounds ing of around 1,000-2,000 nections and specific axle Maximum trailer weight is coma’s optional towing pack- with the trailer connected but pounds. This isn’t much but gear ratios. typically listed in the owner’s age. Lesser Tacomas might Decoding trailer hitch the trailer wheels not on the can be sufficient to tow a Then there are the heavy- manual or on the door sticker drop to as low as 3,500 pounds classes scale, the tongue weight is small utility trailer. duty trucks. Want to pull a big of a vehicle and indicates depending on the configura- A conventional towing set- 600 pounds. Upgrade to a new midsize fifth-wheel trailer or a multi- what’s possible. But real- tion. up is the kind with the hitch For most conventional SUV or a midsize pickup car trailer across the country? world towing can be quite Most manufacturers re- mounted near the vehicle’s tow-hitch setups, that number truck and you can tow consid- With capabilities pushing past different. lease trailer-capacity guides rear bumper. Before towing, should be between 10% and erably more. Trailers will still 30,000 pounds, these trucks A Toyota Tacoma, for ex- for a given year, so check for you want to check your vehi- 15% of the trailer’s weight. cle’s tow rating and the kind Gooseneck tongue weight of tow hitch it has. The type should typically be between of hitch installed varies de- 15% and 30% of the trailer’s pending on the class of vehi- weight. cle and how it’s equipped. You also need to consider Tow hitches are separated into your vehicle’s gross combined five classes notated by Ro- weight limit. This is what the man numerals (I, II, III, IV automaker says is the maxi- and V). Each class refers to a mum weight of both your ve- corresponding higher weight hicle and the trailer put to- limit. gether. Gross combined Heavy-duty pickups can weight includes the trailer and also come with what’s known anything inside the vehicle, as a gooseneck or fifth-wheel though, so you might not be hitch. These are mounted in able to pull as heavy a trailer the bed of the pickup — simi- if you load up your vehicle lar in style to what you see on with extra passengers or gear. a semi-tractor trailer — and allow for higher capability EDMUNDS SAYS: It’s than a conventional tow important to research a vehi- hitch. cle’s configurations and op- tions before making your pur- Trailer tongue weight chase. Look into the right and gross combined weight class of vehicle and be realis- Trailer tongue weight is tic about your lifestyle, and how much of your trailer’s you’re more likely to find a weight can be distributed onto vehicle that properly fits your the towing vehicle through needs without going over its the tow hitch. Calculating limits. your trailer’s tongue weight requires towing your trailer to (This story was provided to a scale. You can typically find the Associated Press by the these at a large gas station or automotive website Edmunds. Midsize trucks such as this 2021 Honda Ridgeline have decent towing and hauling capability, but you’ll a truck stop. Then weigh the Travis Langness is an auto- want to do some careful math before hooking up a trailer. tow vehicle with and without motive editor at Edmunds.)
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