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July 18, 2023Automotive News

What if You Should Repair or Replace Your Windshield?

If your windshield has recently been cracked, the first question you might ask yourself is: Does my windshield need repairing or replacing? Many Jacksonville, FL, vehicle owners have the same question. Below you’ll find some tips to help you decide if you need windshield repair or windshield replacement.

When to Repair a Windshield

Most people prefer to repair a windshield rather than replace it because it’s less costly. A chipped windshield is almost always repairable, and, in some situations, your insurance company might even cover the cost of the repair. For a chip to qualify for repairs, it shouldn’t exceed

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July 18, 2023Automotive News

Why Mazda’s North American EV production may happen in Mexico

Speaking to reporters early Friday, Moro said North American production of EVs would likely begin in the 2028-30 third stage of that business plan. Marumoto had earlier suggested it could begin to meet local production requirements in the second half of the 2025-27 second stage.

“Our assumption for North American production of EVs is Phase 3 timing,” Moro said.

Mazda is planning two varieties of full electrics, Moro said.

One will be an EV based on an existing architecture that also accommodates internal combustion and hybrid powertrains. The other will be a dedicated EV platform. Both will be introduced in

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July 9, 2023Automotive News

Rivian’s stock rallies to highest in 2023 after posting strong deliveries

NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) – Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) surged more than 18% on Friday as it continued to rally after the electric vehicle (EV) maker reported better-than-expected quarterly deliveries early this week.

Rivian said on Monday it delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter on steady demand from customers, beating market estimates. That result was in line with that of market leader Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), which on Sunday reported a record quarterly vehicle deliveries fueled by incentives such as price cuts and US federal credits.

The shares of several EV makers have risen since last week on

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July 6, 2023Automotive News

Need to Fix Damage to Your Rear Windshield?

Damage to your auto glass can put you and others in your vehicle at risk. Working with a company that offers professional auto glass services is usually the best way to resolve these problems quickly and effectively. If your rear windshield has sustained damage in an accident or by flying road debris, here are some of the most important things you should know about auto glass repairs for your vehicle in Tampa, FL.

What Are the Two Types of Auto Glass?

Auto glass generally falls into two basic categories. Tempered glass is used for rear windshields and window glass in

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June 18, 2023Automotive News

Protect Your Car’s Windows and Windshield from Damage

Drivers are powerless over flying projectiles on Jacksonville roadways. We can be hit with any number of unidentifiable debris that seems to appear out of nowhere. These small projectiles can cause serious damage to your auto glass. The only defense is to pray hard and be careful.

Safeguard Your Ride

Windshield damage from freak accidents can happen whether you’re driving a car or not. You can reduce the odds of an injury by always parking in the safest place possible. Garages are ideal, but even a basic carport provides protection. There are also special blankets that can shield your car

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June 8, 2023Automotive News

Canadian partners buy VW car dealership in the US

Hewitt — an experienced used-car manager — is focusing on the store’s sales department, while Alalouf oversees fixed operations, accounting and finance.

The partners each have three decades of automotive managerial experience. They met 25 years ago at what was then the Cowell Auto Group near Vancouver, British Columbia, then later worked for Canada’s Foundation Automotive Corp. in the US

After they decided last year to launch their own business, Alalouf and Hewitt sold their Vancouver homes to raise cash. They said they chose a US location because Canadian dealerships were either too expensive or too remote.

If all goes

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May 10, 2023Automotive News

Ferrari Q1 results: Earning rise 27% as wealthy pay more

Ferrari, which unveiled the Roma Spider in March, has promised a total of four new models this year.

Ferrari has been hiking the prices of some of its models with its wealthy clientele less acutely affected by soaring inflation and rising interest rates.

CFO Antonio Picca Piccon told analysts that Ferrari is now applying mid-single digit price increases on selected models and markets it had announced last year.

He said the company expected a strong second quarter, followed by a softer second half of the year — the fourth quarter in particular — in line with Cadence’s planned product.

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April 17, 2023Automotive News

2024 Acura Integra Type S delivers 320 hp, sporty styling

Acura has equipped the Integra Type S with a dual-axis front suspension — the same as the Civic Type R — and widened the tracks by 3.5 inches in the front and 1.9 inches in the rear. The front stabilizer bar adds 2 millimeters of thickness. The front and rear rotors are also larger, by 1.5 inches in the front and almost 1 inch in the rear.

The Type S gets a limited slip differential, a performance-tuned adaptive damper system and NSX-inspired, lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in sticky summer tires.

The souped-up compact sedan is the fourth performance variant from

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