Inside Automotive
The auto industry has seen high interest rates and vehicle prices, but that’s not stopping deals from being made at the dealership. On today’s edition of Inside Automotive, we’re diving into a Digital Shopper Study from Shift Digital that focused on The Good, The Bad, and The Worthy Signs for Automotive Retailing In 2024. Matt VanDyke, President of Shift Digital, is here to break it all down for us. Watch the full segment here
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In 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is ramping up its demands on automakers, pushing for advanced pedestrian crash avoidance systems and enhanced backseat passenger safety. These improvements are crucial for vehicles to achieve the prestigious Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. Despite these heightened standards, an impressive lineup of 71 vehicles qualify for the 2024 awards, with 49 securing the Top Safety Pick and 22 earning the coveted Top Safety Pick+. Read More
Honda has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell car, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, for the US market. Demonstrating the automakers’ commitment to adding hydrogen fuel-cell technology to its vehicle lineup. The fuel-cell electric car can travel up to 270 miles according to EPA ratings, and it also has the ability to drive purely on electric power for up to 29 miles. Read More