Coronavirus-related closures of state motor vehicle departments this spring put a wrench in vehicle title work and registration processing, producing a backlog of unverified documents key to finalizing car sales. Without the ability to process vehicle registration and titling data under lockdown, state governments couldn’t perfect vehicle liens — legally …
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Electric pickups hauling trailers create a new charging station problem as many locations don’t have pull-through stations. Without the ability to charge without unhitching a trailer, adoption could suffer for those looking to use the towing capabilities of the upcoming EVs. Car and Driver reached out to Bollinger, Nikola, and …
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The coronavirus pandemic is far from over. And as some elements of the federal stimulus program — such as additional unemployment funds and financial hardship protections — that have helped keep the U.S. economy afloat come to a close, captive automotive lenders can expect more challenges ahead. One potential area …
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It’s a story as old as time, of young upstarts ranging from Oedipus Rex to Lightning McQueen, aiming to unseat the wily but fading veteran. So it is with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Launched for 2020, the Jeep Gladiator brings off-road bona …
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