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Car News Roundup 2020: Electrification, SUV/Truck Sales, Gas Car Bans, and the COVID-19 effect

January 14, 2026

What a year! From unprecedented times to never seen before challenges and the coronavirus effect in every industry, especially automotive where even the supply chain has been hurt.Think back to…

Electric Vehicles Could Soon Have Same Price As Gas-Powered Cars

January 14, 2026

Just last week, Bloomberg NEF reported a historic milestone: lithium-ion pack prices for electric vehicles were less than $100/kWh. In 2010, these were $1,200 per kilowatt-hour. This year, cost fell…

Prices Are Up 9.5% For Used Vehicles: Sports Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Coupes

January 14, 2026

As the year comes to a close, and the FDA authorizes the use for the coronavirus vaccine, the economy is still a rollercoaster ride. In the automotive industry, the pandemic…

The Truth Behind Trading In A Vehicle With Negative Equity: Being Upside Down

January 14, 2026

These days, the average term length for an auto loan of a new vehicle is almost six year, 69 months to be more precise. But, most auto loans are available…

New York State: First-Time Vehicle Registration Requirements

January 14, 2026

From passenger cars to trucks, motorcycles to SUVs, and more vehicles, a registration is needed for each. In New York State, a vehicle registration is renewed every two years. You…

What Is a Car Repossession And How Does It Hurt Your Credit Score

January 14, 2026

If you miss your monthly car payments, you’ll probably default on your car loan and eventually have your car repossessed. A car repossession means the bank, or other financial institution…

How To Remove a Lienholder From a Vehicle Title In New York

January 14, 2026

A vehicle lienholder, typically the financial institution of where you bought your car such as Honda Financial Services or Toyota Financial, has a legal right to the vehicle. They’re the…

Understanding Electric Vehicles Federal Tax Credits: EV & Plug-In Hybrids Incentives

January 14, 2026

With the coronavirus in full swing, and even surging as wintertime is approaching, the topic of electric vehicles is grabbing plenty of attention. From startups getting in on the EV…

5 Tips For Buying A Family Car: Safety Features and More

January 14, 2026

Is your household growing? Are you thinking of buying a new car to accommodate your family’s needs? If you went from living single to marriage and kids, there’s a pretty…

Vehicle Transactions Not Subjected To Use Tax In California: Inheritance, Gifts, Domestic Partner Title Transfers & More

January 14, 2026

California has over 27 million licensed drivers, with over 31 million registered vehicles. If you buy a vehicle in California, be it a motorcycle, truck or car, you have to…

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