2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – Full Review The 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country represents a bold yet logical evolution of Volvo’s smallest electric vehicle. By adding light off-road capability, more ground clearance, and rugged styling details to the already impressive EX30 platform, Volvo has...
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Named Best SUV Under $40,000 in Edmunds Comparison, In one of the most comprehensive compact-SUV evaluations published this year, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid finished first overall in Edmunds’ 10 Compact SUV Comparison, earning top marks among ten of the most competitive models...
At the Heart of the Shop: Elmwood CDJR’s Jason Verdoia For nearly three decades, Jason Verdoia has been one of the familiar faces keeping the service department at Elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram running smoothly. From oil changes to full engine rebuilds, he’s seen — and fixed — just about...
As technology reshapes the workforce, many traditional career paths are becoming automated, outsourced, or reduced. At the same time, one skilled profession continues to grow in demand, complexity, and earning potential: Automotive technicians. This is no longer the job many people picture from...
For decades, the image of an auto technician was tied to grease-stained floors and purely mechanical work. That picture is outdated. Today’s automotive technician is a skilled, well-paid professional working with advanced electronics, software, diagnostics, and high-voltage systems. If you’re...
If you’re shopping within Subaru’s own showroom, the 2025 Outback and 2025 Forester can feel like cousins raised in different households. Both are five-passenger, all-wheel-drive Subarus aimed at buyers who value foul-weather traction, practical cargo space, and a reputation for longevity. But...
The Auto Software Titan at the Center of the Largest Individual Tax Case in U.S. History The estate of Robert Brockman, a little-known but deeply influential figure in the automotive retail technology world, has agreed to pay $750 million to settle what federal authorities described as the largest...
In today’s auto industry, success is no longer just about selling cars. It's about navigating tariffs, managing multi-brand relationships, recruiting skilled technicians in a shrinking labor pool, and making smart acquisitions while preserving a hard-won culture. Few embody that challenge — and...
TOKYO – Nissan has withdrawn from its memorandum of understanding with Honda regarding a proposed merger under a joint holding company, Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported on Feb. 5. The move comes after months of negotiations aimed at forming a global powerhouse in the automotive industry,...
New Feature Calls Dealers and Allows Consumers to Book Services From Oil Changes to Full Factory Service Without Ever Picking Up the Phone In a move that blends artificial intelligence with real-world convenience, Google is rolling out a new feature called Ask for Me, allowing AI to make phone...
Vroom’s Epic Rise and Fall: How the Local Dealer Won the Battle for Trust Just a few years ago, Vroom burst onto the scene with bold promises and an even bolder Super Bowl commercial. The ad, which aired to millions, painted a dire picture of the traditional car-buying experience at local...
