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How Big Government and Big Labor Colluded to Get VW to Unionize and why Volkswagen employees are likely to regret it. Workers are free to choose to unionize, not so free to decertify. Volkswagen workers’ vote for United Auto Workers representation last week was driven by the union’s promise of the same rich $108,000 annual pay package (equivalent to a Silicon Valley software developer’s income) that the union won for Detroit Three blue-collar workers last fall. But VW’s surrender to the highly partisan UAW labor union played a factor as well. The truth will surprise you. In a not-so-subtle threat to all 13 nonunion auto companies being targeted by the UAW, 33 Democratic Party senators sent a letter earlier this year demanding that they remain neutral in the union’s campaign. This is audio from the Total Car Score Podcast Lauren Fix co-hosts with Javier Mota and Karl Brauer Today we interview Henry Payne, writer at The Detroit News, renowned automotive journalist, racer and cartoonist about the UAW and the important pieces behind the pay negotiations no one is talking about. More episodes are here: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #HenryPayne #UAW #VW #politics #union #government #china #democrats #bmw #germany #honda #mercedes #alambama #tn 0:00 Truth about UAW and VW union 2:00 Henry Payne interview 4:10 Jennifer Granholm loves China 5:50 UAW offers big 8:17 no body wins 9:00 More politics 11:00 #Tesla carbon credits 13:48 off shoring 15:56 CA Mandates

States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks. Multiple states are not pleased with the federal government forcing new regulations on Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency is receiving more pushback for its emission rules for passenger vehicles that will go into effect in 2026. Republican attorney generals in 25 states are suing the EPA to block these rules from going into effect. The lawsuit claims the rules will threaten the economy, cause job losses, raise vehicle prices, and put the electrical grid at risk. The EPA already scaled back its original proposal after resistance from the auto industry and the UAW. The original proposal cut tailpipe emissions by 56% before 2032 compared to original request of 2026. After much push back it was then reduced to 49% in the final rule. These attorney generals say the rule is legally flawed and is forcing automakers to meet the mandate to go all electric even though consumers are pushing back and sales have dropped off dramatically. After resistance by auto workers and the auto industry, the final version of the regulations was scaled back compared to an earlier proposal in order to give automakers more flexibility in meeting the emissions reduction goals. The EPA gave automakers more freedom to meet emissions standards with gas-electric hybrids, which many environmentalists have opposed as a half-measure that delays the EV transition. The EPA denies that and says there is “absolutely no mandate” for automakers to adopt EVs. Because this is an election year, there will be more fights like this since EVs have now become politicized. These attorney generals stated that the rules amount to an attempt by the administration to transform the American passenger vehicle market improperly through strict rules that make it difficult for manufacturers to not go electric. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said the rules would harm the American economy, threaten jobs and raise prices while undermining the U.S. electricity grid. Coleman also said there is very little consumer interest in electric vehicles in his state. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey called the rules "legally flawed and unrealistic, to say the least." Other states that joined the suit included: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming. Of course, the EPA declined to comment. The EPA has forecast that between 35% and 56% of new vehicles sold between 2030 and 2032 would be electric under the rules – a range that reflected the flexibility the agency has said automakers have to pursue different pollution-cutting technologies. States are forced into legal action against the government as more aggressive mandates put their states at risk for lost jobs, negative economic impacts to the state and its residents. An aggressive government that forces its citizens to buy something that they can’t afford by an unelected regulatory agency that makes arbitrary laws is a major issue that needs to be handled in the courts. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #ev #tesla #biden #car #usa

The 2024 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Premium is luxury hybrid SUV designed to elevate your driving experience. From its stylish design and luxurious features to its fuel-efficient hybrid engine, we cover everything you need to know about this premium compact SUV. UXh - $36,390 UX Premium - $39,150 F-Sport - $42,770.00 Test car is $45,955 Competes with: BMW X1- https://youtu.be/_KBTZV4ND40 Volvo XC40 - https://youtu.be/dUItDbFz_F4 Mini Countryman JCW - https://youtu.be/Lq8FgJXl7qU Mercedes GLB - https://youtu.be/HlLvgp6YKRg Toyota Prius - https://youtu.be/6HnNaGgsR0I Alfa Romeo Tonale - https://youtu.be/dQuvwkBCa3s Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. 00:00 2024 Lexus UX 250h 01:46 interior and tech 06:09 engine specs 07:00 Test drive 09:45 price

The 2025 KIA Carnival MPV or Minivan has been redefined. The new 2025 Carnival MPV offers a turbocharged hybrid powertrain, a refreshed design, and advanced driver-assistance features. The Carnival's SUV-like styling cleverly disguises its minivan-ness, which makes it cool enough to pass the suburban-family test. Minivans are without a doubt the most practical family vehicles on the road today. The 2025 model receives updates to its grille, headlamps, taillamps, wheels, and lower body panels that look inspired by the company's new EV9 electric three-row crossover. Inside, the center console has been revised slightly and the climate control panel is now separate and mounted on the dashboard rather than part of the console itself. The infotainment system has been upgraded to Kia's latest interface, which now includes a more robust voice assistant which can perform more tasks than before. A new lane-centering feature is available and couples with the Carnival's adaptive cruise control system to better keep the van on track when traveling on the highway. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j 0:00 2025 #kia #CARNIVAL #minivan 2:26 engine specs 3:04 interior and technology SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Tesla 1st quarter of 2024 earnings show its market value has lost money in 2024. Shares are down 40%. Tesla Q1 net income drops 55% to $1.1 billion; revenue slides 9% to $21.3 billion.Tesla reported an 8.5% fall in Q1 deliveries — its first decline since the second quarter of 2020. Tesla has relentless cuts to its sticker prices which is not helping the bottom line. New Tesla Model 3 Performance was announced, and boasts more than 500 horsepower and a claimed 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds. Additional enhancements include sport seats, upgraded brakes, adaptive dampers and carbon-fiber bits. It's available to order now, with deliveries starting next month. Overall, Tesla fell far short of expectations in its eagerly awaited earnings report Tuesday afternoon, but its stock rallied considerably as the company emphasized its pathway to sustainable growth. After hours showed an almost $20/share increase, investors like what Elon Musk had to say. Tesla claims it will have a low-cost vehicle, whatever that means, in late 2025. Also discussion on the Robotaxi which will be shown August 8, but no other update on timing. The limping Tesla reported its first-quarter vehicle deliveries earlier this month, coming in far below expectations as the company grapples with demand issues for electric vehicles globally, especially in China. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter : https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy CNN International #byd #car #ev #tesla #elonmusk #musk #model3 #china #fsd #kodakblack 0:00 0:57 $25,000 car 2:03 Tesla sales 2:42 #robotaxi 5:00 Elon Musk comments

A growing number of drivers are falling behind on their car payments, car repossessions are also on the rise and financial analysts fear will continue, it is a sign reflective of soaring car prices and prolonged inflation having an effect on household budgets. In recent months, the number of people behind on their car payments has been approaching new levels, and for the lowest-income consumers, the rate of loan defaults is now exceeding where it was in 2019, according to data from ratings agency Fitch. Industry analysts worry the trend is only going to continue into 2024 with economists expecting unemployment to rise, inflation to remain relatively high, and household savings set to dwindle. At the same time, a growing number of consumers are having to stretch their budgets to afford a vehicle. The average monthly payment for a new car is up 26% since 2019 to $718 a month, and nearly one in six new car buyers are spending more than $1,000 a month on vehicles. Other costs associated with owning a car have also shot up, like insurance, gas and repairs. These repossessions are occurring on people who could afford that $500 or $600 a month payment two years ago, but now everything else in their life is more expensive,” per Edmunds. “That’s where we’re starting to see the repossessions happen because it’s just everything else starting to pin you down.” Getting your car repossessed is one of the most frustrating things to deal with as a driver. This typically happens when you default on your loan and stop making the payments. Once your car is repossessed, the lender will typically sell it at auction to recoup their money. While it can be a tedious process, it's possible to get your vehicle back after a repossession. Just remember that you must act quickly. In this article, we'll explain how you can get your car back after a repossession so you don't lose the car you love or need. The simplest way to get your repossessed vehicle back is to pay off the outstanding balance. Car repossession happens when you default on the loan, so you can get the car back by reinstating the loan. Before you reach out to the repossession company, learn about the state laws around reclaiming items from a repossession company. It's not uncommon for these repossession companies to charge "storage fees" before they'll allow you to get your personal property back. In some cases, this is illegal, so make sure they're abiding by your state's regulations. If any of your items have sustained damage, it's on the repossession company to cover the cost of it. In addition to items inside the vehicle, this includes property damage that occurred during the repossession process. For example, if the repo agent damaged your mailbox or garage door in the process of taking your vehicle, they are responsible for the cost of repairs. The easiest way to deal with repossession is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Being proactive is the best way to keep your vehicle firmly in your possession and avoid hurting your credit. If you're having trouble making your loan payments, reach out to your lender to see what kind of options they're willing to offer. Sometimes, lenders will give you a relief period to get your finances in order before having to make a car payment again. They might even modify your loan terms and put you on a new payment plan to better suit your current financial situation. ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. 00:00 Massive Surge In #car #repossessions 01:42 what happens if you #default 03:00 Repo issues 05:00 options to stop a repo

Since its introduction in the U.S. market in 1958, the Land Cruiser evolved over the years from the legendary two-door models. These early models featured solid front and rear axles on leaf springs, and the boxy look with a flat roof, short overhangs, and “TOYOTA” grilles became iconic. The 40 Series with its fold-down front windshield, white roof, and rear jump seats to was the last generation to be sold in the States and the capable yet fully loaded 200 Series, which combined Land Cruiser’s unbreakable strength with premium luxury features. Now, Land Cruiser stays true to its heritage, returning as a high-quality off-roader at a more accessible price point that will take a wider range of customers on numerous backcountry adventures across the globe. The First Edition grade limited to 5,000 units for North America and comes equipped with round heritage LED headlamps, roof rack, rock rails, and exclusive interior design plus two-tone paint. * Powered by i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that produces 326 horsepower, 465 lb.-ft. of torque. * Available 12.3-inch touchscreen displays latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system and Multi Terrain Monitor. * First Edition grade limited to 5,000 units for North America and comes equipped with round heritage LED headlamps, roof rack, rock rails, and exclusive interior design. * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard on all models. * Its sibling is the Lexus GX - we showed you * Beyond Zero Vision Starting price $55,950 Competes with: Bronco - https://youtu.be/TC0nh48Rg9g Wrangler - https://youtu.be/3_uucrAYVTg Honda Pilot Trail Sport - https://youtu.be/JZ8_jbezag4 Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. 00:00 2024 #Toyota #landcruiser 00:57 First Edition 04:31 Interior details 07:48 Engine specs 08:38 Test drive off road 10:55 Cargo space 11:54 Competitors 12:11 price Co-driver @alvazqueztv

Frustrated at the gas pump? You’re not the only one. There is a new update on the SPR or Strategic Oil Preserve, this s used for war or emergencies, the Biden administration cancels their purchase for Strategic Petroleum Reserve, citing high prices. The Department of Energy said it has canceled its plans to purchase millions of barrels of oil to refill the depleted U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as oil prices rise to a five-month high. In canceling the SPR purchase, the Energy Department said it was “keeping the taxpayer’s interest at the forefront” of its buyback plan, which is to refill the depleted reserves so long as prices remain below $79 per barrel. As of today we have only 17 days of emergency fuel. In October, it announced a buyback plan targeting oil prices of between $67 to $72 per barrel to replenish the SPR, which it later raised to $79. In its most recent refill, last month, the department exceeded those prices— spending an average of $81 per barrel to replenish the reserves. Some analysts see oil heading much higher over the summer. JP Morgan said it now expects Brent prices to rise to $90 per barrel by May and $100 per barrel by September. There is more to this story and it impacts the cost of gasoline at the pump. Let’s look deeper into the US Petroleum Reserve requirements and regulations. On page 441 of the 1050 page "Government emergency funding bill" it says that the US must sell the US petroleum reserve, and close it forever in the "NorthEast". This is very concerning in case of an emergency. The bill makes it understood that the current administration knows electric vehicles will never compete with gasoline with consumers, buyers should be able to buy whatever works for them. The bill is a sabotage to our oil and gasoline supplies. Let me prove it to you. SEC. 308. Notwithstanding sections 161 and 167 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.6241, 6247), the Secretary of Energy shall draw down and sell one million barrels of refined petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve during fiscal year 2024. All proceeds from such sale shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury during fiscal year 2024. Upon the completion of such sale, the Secretary shall carry out the closure of the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve. On March 3, 2024, (U:\2024OMNI\HMS31169.xml SEN.APPRO. 442), this was posted.The cost estimate for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the reserve, including funding sources; a detailed plan for operation of the reserve, including the conditions upon which the products may be released; the location of the reserve; and the estimate of the total inventory of the reserve. SEC. 309. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (1) to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party; or (2) except on condition that such petroleum products will not be exported to the People’s Republic of China. Bets by energy investors on Wall Street suggest that the price gains have room to run. The cost of gasoline shipments into New York Harbor next month has jumped 31% since the beginning of the year. That is faster than the average increase of 20% during the same period over the past quarter-century. Gas prices typically rise in the spring, reaching a peak in the summer when the demand is high and gasoline formulations are more expensive, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. You’ll be charged even more to fill your tank when summer blend gasoline hits the pumps. This type of gasoline is formulated to prevent excessive evaporation when temperatures warm. Check out our Car Smarts channel for smart ways to see money at the pump. https://youtu.be/T14ikSmkd9s 0:00 Truth Behind Rising Gas Prices 1:28 gas price regulations 2:23 Energy policy ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. ** ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix ➡️ Check out our website: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #opec #gas #SPR #gasprices #news #car #energy #china

Cars are expensive, prices can be out of reach for many shoppers. Even with long-term auto loans, it can be tough to afford a new car. Fortunately, car leasing allows consumers to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle with a monthly payment that’s usually lower than it would be if you purchased it. Leasing a new vehicle every two or three years would be more expensive than buying one and keeping it after the final payment. Other consumers are quite content to lease a vehicle they could never afford to buy, even if it doesn't necessarily save them money. In today's video, we'll be discussing one of the most difficult choices you'll ever have to make - whether to lease or buy a car. Many people are faced with this decision at some point in their lives, and it can be quite overwhelming. However, there's one common mistake that people make when deciding between leasing or buying a car that can end up costing them thousands of dollars. Leasing a car can be a great option for those who want a new car every few years and don't want to deal with the hassle of selling or trading in their old car. However, if you're not careful, you could end up paying more for your leased car than you would have if you had just bought it outright. This is because many people fall into the trap of leasing a car they can't afford, or they get talked into expensive lease terms by pushy salespeople. On the other hand, buying a car can be a great option for those who want to own their car outright and don't mind driving the same car for several years. However, if you're not careful, you could end up paying more in interest and depreciation than you would have if you had just leased. This is because cars depreciate rapidly in value, and if you're not careful, you could end up owing more on your car than it's worth. So, what's the common mistake that people make when deciding between leasing and buying a car? It's failing to do the math. Before you make a decision, you need to sit down and crunch the numbers to see which option makes the most sense for your budget and lifestyle. We go over the pros and cons of leasing vs buying a car and giving you some tips to help you make the right decision. If you're thinking about buying or leasing a car, make sure you watch this video before you make a decision. Don't make the common mistake that could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Thanks for subscribing and your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix 00:00 Don't Make a Mistake: #Leasing vs #buying a #car 01:00 Pros of leasing a car 02:12 Cons to leasing a car 04:00 Pros of buying a car 05:52 Cons of buying a car 07:03 no easy answer 07:42 Comments and questions ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, @KarlBrauer, and @JavierMota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ MeWe: ► https://mewe.com/i/laurenfix CloutHub: ► https://clouthub.com/laurenfix Parler: ► https://parler.com/user/LaurenFix Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► @laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️. See more Car Coach Reports Auto News & Car Reviews - https://www.carcoachreports.com Breaking News ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Auto Education ► https://carsmarts.com His Turn - Her Turn™ Car Reviews - https://histurnherturn.com/ SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. ⬇️ Our Gear ► https://kit.co/CarCoachReports/our-studio-kit Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #news, car prices, used car market, used car prices

IMG_2172.JPG Link: https://youtu.be/xhY3px6Ylxg The Complete 2024 Ford Ranger Review: Everything You Need To Know! By Lauren Fix Whether you're a die-hard off-roader or simply looking for a reliable workhorse, the 2024 Ranger is all news and impressive. The new rugged exterior and luxurious interior is just the beginning, we show you all the details. The 2024 Ranger comes equipped with an 2.3L EcoBoost engine or optional 2.7L motors that delivers impressive horsepower and torque, while the Ranger Raptor boasts a high-output EcoBoost V6 engine that pumps out even more power. All three engines provide smooth and efficient performance on the road, and they're built to handle any terrain with ease. Moving on to the exterior, the 2024 Ranger is muscular and capable. With bold styling, rugged design features, and innovative technology. Inside, the 2024 Ranger offers plenty of comfort and convenience features. From advanced infotainment systems to premium materials and finishes, large 12” screen and more camera and safety are standard. Ranger will start at $34,200 Are you ready to experience the new Ranger, be sure to check out the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor reviews. Competes with: Ranger Raptor - https://youtu.be/jkB9gSGWLB8 Chevrolet Colorado - https://youtu.be/AsDWXM91iH4 GMC Canyon - https://youtu.be/4ootw2Xb9tA Honda Ridgeline - https://youtu.be/K4Se9upZv2M Toyota Tacoma - https://youtu.be/KOs01HkqkmA and https://youtu.be/2l9DjZN_tFg Nissan Frontier - https://youtu.be/TPp_TdxKcLw and https://youtu.be/-dlirG1peKo Jeep Gladiator - https://youtu.be/3BWSfJ1NofM Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/

Will Increased Insurance Costs Derail The EV Revolution? Here are some of the reasons to consider, why it might. If you remember that car-carrier ship that caught fire and sank in the ocean in early 2022? The Felicity Ace, operated by Mitsui OSK Lines, that took 3,000 #Porsches #Audis #bentley and #lamborghini to the bottom of the Atlantic. Mitsui OSK Lines has filed a lawsuit against Porsche seeking 30 Million Euros in damages, blaming the fire on the lithium battery in one of their electric vehicles. How does this impact the future of electric vehicle insurance. On the ship that was on fire, there was 498 electric vehicles and over 3,200 other vehicles, including 350 Mercedes Benz, were bound for Egypt when one or more of the EVs caught fire, costing at least one persons life, and injuring several others. At last report, the #dutch coast guard admitted that it has been unable to put out the fire and that the ship has taken on water and is “listing” and on a trajectory toward a capsize. The ship sank, the total loss would also threaten the Frisian island of Ameland, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to over 10,000 aquatic and terrestrial species and located near one of the world’s most important migratory-bird habitats. But all in all, this was a freak accident, a one-off. This stuff never happens… Right? There have been more cargo ships with electric cars on board catching fire lately, we have more details about the most recent cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars that caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands, while traveling from Germany to Egypt. Almost one in seven cars on the blazing cargo ship are electric. Recently, two firefighters died battling flames that broke out on another roll-on, roll-off cargo ship docked at Port Newark in #newjersey . Firefighters arrived at the scene when just five to seven vehicles on the 10th floor of the ship were on fire, but the fire quickly spread to the 11th and 12th floors. Why does this matter? The cargo ship is one of several that have caught fire and burned over the past year. While this could result in a major environmental disaster if the ship sinks, firefighters and salvage crews are working to keep it afloat and extinguish the fire so it can be brought into a facility for reclamation. Insurance companies are having to write off #evs with just a few miles if they are damaged. This is leading to higher premiums because of the many EVs for which there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents. EVs, according to Consumer Reports, may not withstand an accident as well as traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. EV batteries are vulnerable to damage, and with any indication of a compromised battery, insurance companies will likely declare an EV crash a total loss. This puts those EVs and their batteries in junkyards to degrade over time and hopefully not leak the chemicals or catch fire. The higher costs for auto insurance only add to the already-higher costs of purchasing an EV, then procuring a personal charging station and spending more money to upgrade home wiring boxes especially for older homes. The cost to insure electric cars continues to rise for multiple reasons. When insurance companies set their rates, they’ll look at claims that have been paid for similar cars, among other things, and set their prices. It comes as all motorists face soaring insurance costs, with prices said to be at an all-time high. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. 00:00 Will Increased #insurance Costs Derail The EV Revolution? 02:03 cargo ship fires 04:00 environmental impact

Car insurance premiums have surged by 22.2% over the past year, according to March’s Consumer Price Index figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, far outpacing the current inflation rate of 3.5%. Over the same 12-month period, car repair costs increased 11.6%, with maintenance and repair costs up 8.2%. Premium costs are accelerating, with March’s 2.6% month-over-month jump in car insurance costs almost three times the size of February’s 0.9% rise, and 12-month increases exceeding 20% over the past four months–the largest increases since the 1970s. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Electric vehicles are not meeting performance expectations. There are some challenges and inconveniences. Electric Vehicle sales across the country are slowing down as early adopters jumped on the new-tech cars have already adopted. Auto experts also shared with NTD the latest trend in the auto industry. The number one auto trend of 2024 Is SUVs and Crossovers - even though EVs are rolling out. NTD’s Chris Beers hit the floor of the 2024 New York International Auto Show and spoke with Lauren Fix, an expert in the industry, for the latest on the shifting auto industry dynamics. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

The impressive 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trail Hunter, TRD Pro and 4Runner Limited are finally here! For over four decades the Toyota 4Runner is all about adventure and tough terrain. Seven trim levels - SR5, TRD Sport, Limited grades, TRD Pro, TRD Off-Road, Trail Hunter, and Platinum. 4Runner has two engine choices - turbocharged 2.4 liter four-cylinder powertrains including the i-FORCE engine with 278 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is available on TRD Off-Road and Limited standard on the TRD Pro, Trailhunter and Platinum models. The more powerful turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission, 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack that creates a total system output of up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. The body on frame design - for true off roading with new off road components. The all-new Trailhunter is built for overlanding available with the latest integrated off-road equipment from ARB, Old Man Emu and RIGID Industries. The TRD PRO use Fox Shocks and suspension. They ride on 33” Toyo A/T tires on Trail Hunter. On sale fall of 2024 with a starting price around $43,000 - $59,000. ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #toyota #4runner #TRDpro #trailhunter Toyota has paid for travel and hotel for this event. My opinions are my own and not altered by their hospitality.

New Bill Mandates All New Cars Have ‘Automatic Speed Limit’ Devices. The National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) urged 17 automakers to install intelligent speed-assistance technology in all new vehicles that, at a minimum, warns a driver when the vehicle is speeding. The NTSB stated that the bureau needs intelligent speed assistance technology and countermeasures including interlock program for repeat speeding offenders. What is intelligent speed assistance technology? Here’s the definition, direct from the NTSB press release: “Intelligent speed assistance technology, or ISA, uses a car’s GPS location compared with a database of posted speed limits and its onboard cameras to help ensure safe and legal speeds. Passive ISA systems warn a driver when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit through visual, sound, or haptic alerts, and the driver is responsible for slowing the car. Active systems include mechanisms that make it more difficult, but not impossible, to increase the speed of a vehicle above the posted speed limit and those that electronically limit the speed of the vehicle to fully prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.” CA State Senator Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco, introduced the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets Package this week that includes a provision that would require “new vehicles sold in California” to “install speed governors, smart devices that automatically limit the vehicle’s speed to 10 miles above the legal limit.” “These changes are a head-on attempt to tackle vehicle fatalities, which are surging across the U.S.—and especially in California—amid a rise in reckless driving since the onset of the pandemic,” a press release from Wiener’s office explained. “A recent report from TRIP, a national transportation research group, found that traffic fatalities in California have increased by 22% from 2019 to 2022, compared to 19% for the U.S. overall. In 2022, 4,400 Californians died in car crashes.” The bill package also “requires side under ride guards on trucks, to reduce the risk of cars and bikes being pulled underneath the truck during a crash” and “physical improvements like new crosswalks and curb extensions on state-owned surface streets to better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, the disability community, and transit users.” The press release argues that these changes are meant to “slash” the “California road deaths epidemic.” “The alarming surge in road deaths is unbearable and demands an urgent response,” Wiener said. Not everyone is on board with the legislation, including social media users who expressed frustration with the plan. This is the first step in monitoring driving habits and taxing motorists by the miles driven and time on the road. Don’t forget the kill switches from the 2021 infrastructure rule which is in all 2026 and later cars. We have one last chance to remove these stupid regulations. If this law is enacted it’s almost guaranteed that a speed governor test will be added to the biennial smog inspection. The device will be required to be installed before allowing license registration of out of state vehicles. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/index/2023/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration Please note: Correspondence must be addressed to a specific administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation Agency Contact David V. Freeman, Chief, Vehicle Controls & Adapted Vehicle Division david.v.freeman@dot.gov 202 366-0168 DOT Customer Service Center: 202-366-4000* U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ➡️ Check out our website: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #speed #car

The 2024 Subaru Impreza is an unbeatable combination of all-weather capability, advanced features, and quality engineering in a flexible hatchback design. We should you the new RS model - there are many new standard features and improvements. Check out the specs and watch the video to learn more. Whats New: * Redesigned for 2024 * Hatchback only; sedan has been discontinued * New 11.6-inch touchscreen interface RS offers sportier exterior trim and a 182-hp 2.5-liter flat-four engine, * 30 horses more powerful than the base car's 2.0-liter power plant * CVT transmission * no longer offering a manual * Standard all-wheel drive * 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, or 1.2 seconds quicker * 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, * nearly 500 miles on a tank of gas. * torque vectoring * new power steering rack delivers lightened-up steering feel Standard - * naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-four engine * 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque * 0 to 60 mph = 8.4 seconds Starlink safety is standard. Technology /Features: New 11.6-inch touchscreen interface with controls for the sound system * standard on Sport and RS trim levels. * 11.6-inch touchscreen display * base models get a standard 7.0-inch screen * RS offers available Harmon Kardon 10-speaker sound system * compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Price: $22,995 - $27,885 Thanks for watching! Competes with: Mazda 3 Honda Civic Toyota Prius Volkswagen Jetta Toyota Prius Prime Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte Nissan Kicks ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ 0:00 2024 #Subaru #Impreza 1:47 interior details 3:29 engine specs 4:19 cargo 4:29 price ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

The New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge designs and innovations from today's top auto manufacturers. Cheddar joined car expert Lauren Fix to discover the latest tech and top trends we'll be seeing in 2024. Thanks for watching! ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/

Check out the new 2025 KIA K5, this is Kia’s popular sporty midsize K5 sedan sees significant updates for 2025. - Design updates inside and out reflect K5s sporty intentions 191-horsepower 2.5-liter normally aspirated engine replaces 1.6T; 11 HP increase - New, updated tech and standard ADAS features highlight K5’s deep feature-set Refreshed 2025 K5 midsize sedan today at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show. The sporty sedan’s North American debut, which features a new-for-K5 2.5-liter normally aspirated engine, updated design cues inside and out, drivetrain refinements and numerous tech upgrades across five trim levels: LXS, EX, GT-Line (in front or all-wheel drive) and the hot-blooded turbocharged GT. Thanks for watching! ** Go to our partner https://trymintmobile.com/laurenfix to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month. Special offer: New customers can get any plan for $15/month. New activation and upfront payment of $45 for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply. See trymintmobile.com for more details. ** ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel: https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ➡️ Listen to the Total Car Score Podcast with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota on all platforms: https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ ➡️ Social media: Twitter or X: https://twitter.com/laurenfix FB: https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ 00:00 NEW 2025 KIA K5 00:18 what’s new 02:00 engine specs 02:46 interior and technology 04:30 back seat 05:23 cargo space ➡️ Check out our website for more content in English and Spanish: https://www.CarCoachReports.com ➡️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: https://carcoachreports.com ➡️ Get My Book: Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car: https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride, & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family, & your cars safer and running better for years to come. Music License: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #kia #kiak5 #car

Lauren Fix explains to David Belliavia why car prices have increased so much and how your tax dollars are being wasted. This explains why car prices have increased and your choices are getting less and less. Learn where your taxes dollars are being spent and what you can do. Prepare to pay more for your next car! In this eye-opening video, Lauren Fix, the car coach, exposes the government mandates that are driving up car prices. Discover how supply chain issues, chip shortages, and labor costs are affecting the affordability of vehicles. Find out why low-cost models are disappearing and how it's impacting the market. Don't miss this must-watch video and don't forget to subscribe to Lauren Fix's YouTube channel for more valuable insights. Thanks for subscribing and your support! ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix 00:00 No More Cheap #cars and #ev Mandates 00:27 #government incentives 01:10 low cost cars 04:00 inflation 05:10 used car prices 05:30 remove old cars 09:00 electric vehicle mandates 10:01 House passed to remove EV mandate 12:24 electric vehicle chargers 13:26 infrastructure bill 14:42 your tax dollars gone ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix MeWe: ► https://mewe.com/i/laurenfix Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2023. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy Audacy Radio Networks and #wben #nissanversa #nissan #wben #davidbellavia #news #usedcars #taxes #money #pennsylvania #ohio #michigan #newyork #mercedes #connecticut

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The all-new 2023 Toyota Crown large hybrid car or is it a SUV? All Toyota Crown models have a hybrid powertrain, we have the top Platinum model with the Hybrid Max powertrain, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, it gets a combined 340 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The XLE Toyota Crown and Limited models have a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain matched to a eCVT with a combined 236 horsepower. The Crown is an AWD model. The Toyota Crown comes with some impressive standard features, a 12.3” driver display, 12.3” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, wireless charger, a 6-speaker audio system, power front seats with driver seat lumbar support, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert and active noise control. Moving up one from the base model to the Toyota Crown Limited trim opens you up to many more features for an extra $5,400 CAD/$5,600 USD. It adds leather seats, driver seat memory, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, an 11 speaker JBL sound system and 4 door smart key system. The Toyota Crown Platinum model gets all those features and adds a panoramic view monitor, digital key and advanced park. The panoramic view monitor is available on the Limited trim. The top model also adds an adaptive variable suspension. Fuel economy, the 2.5L hybrid Toyota Crown gets 42 MPG city and 41 MPG highway. The more powerful Hybrid Max Toyota Crown gets 29 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. The Toyota Crown starts at XLE $39,950, Limited $45,550 and $52,350. Competes with: #subaru Legacy - #volvo V60 Cross Country - https://youtu.be/03slvGMXq0U #volkswagen Arteon - https://youtu.be/FTPNoFjsTcM #kia K5 - https://youtu.be/lGTnpr7TYCQ #honda Accord #hybrid - https://youtu.be/ieZeO3i-nO8 #toyota #camry Hybrid - https://youtu.be/LKOamyl7KkI #hyundai Sonata Hybrid - https://youtu.be/UpRZDxFPoHg #lexus 300h - https://youtu.be/LXt641aMgJU ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix 0:00 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum - A SUV or a Car? 0:24 What is a #toyota Crown 1:59 interior details 3:35 technology 5:54 Engine specs 6:44 test drive 11:13 cargo 11:41 price 11:55 pros and cons 12:39 Competitors ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter or X: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: ► https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Rental-car company is the latest to be hit by weak demand for electric cars. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Thursday it is selling about 20,000 electric vehicles from its fleet, or about one-third of the total, in the latest sign that the EV revolution is stalling amid weak demand from consumers. The move is aimed at better balancing supply and expected demand for EVs, allowing the car-rental company to scrap a disproportionate number of lower-margin rentals and reduce damage expenses associated with EVs. Collision and damage costs for EVs remained high in the fourth quarter, Hertz said in a regulatory filing. That’s because EVs require special tools and parts and specialist knowledge to repair after a crash, more so than traditional gas-powered vehicles. The charge is on top of the depreciation costs the company expects to record in the quarter in the ordinary course of managing its fleet. Hertz will continue to offer EVs but will implement measures to boost profitability, including by expanding infrastructure such as charging stations and expanding relationships with EV makers, particularly as it relates to more affordable access to parts and labor, the company said. Hertz will reinvest in additional internal-combustion-engine vehicles and expects to improve profits or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, across 2024, as vehicles are rotated. ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter or X: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: ► https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved. #hertz #polestar #rentalcar #tesla

The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show opened with cutting-edge technologies and gadgets for every home. Companies representing more than 150 countries and territories are showcasing their high-tech products in Las Vegas. Vehicle reveals were in the spotlight at CES on Tuesday, with Honda announcing a new global line of EVs that will revolve around two concepts it unveiled at the show. Meanwhile, VinFast showed off a pickup concept that could go on sale in the U.S. as early as 2026. On the first day we saw some significant hydrogen powertrain and auto tech partnership news. Bosch Mobility said it will launch a hydrogen combustion engine this year and received its first hydrogen fuel cell stack orders from truck manufacturers in Europe, the U.S. and China. Hyundai outlined its hydrogen fuel plans from production to vehicles. Inside CES 2024: The Hottest Concept Cars and Tech Innovations Revealed. The Consumer Electronics Show opened with cutting-edge technologies and gadgets for every home. Companies representing more than 150 countries and territories are showcasing their high-tech products in Las Vegas. Our guests: Lauren Fix is an automotive expert and Editor-in-Chief of Car Coach Reports. Ray Wang is the Principal Analyst, Founder and Chair of Constellation Research. Dan Ives is the Managing Editor of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities. ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter or X: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: ► https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Car prices are going to rise, and EV’s are not the answer. They’re actually costing car manufactures money, and they’re taking a loss and that loss, car manufacturers will pass along to you. There are many other reasons, David Bellavia and Lauren Fix discuss the facts on WBEN on Audacy Radio. We also discover #EV failures in #Germany and #France. Thanks for subscribing and your support! ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter or X: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: ► https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2023. All Rights Reserved. #ford #chevytrucks #ramtrucks #honda #uaw #nhtsa #car #vw #truck #subaru #greennewdeal z#tesla #ev #taxcredits

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup truck has consumer-friendly pricing, but its most affordable model is intended for work sites rather than everyday drivers. Although it shares its electric powertrain with the brash GMC Hummer EV, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV resembles a more classic take on the electric pickup truck. Powered by dual electric motors that provide standard all-wheel drive and up to 754-hp, and the #Silverado #ev will be capable of towing up to 10,000 pounds and hauling up to 1440 pounds of payload. A large battery pack will provide up to 450 miles of range per charge and DC fast-charging tech can juice the battery with 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes. General Motor's #Ultium battery technology, which can be scaled up to create a battery pack as large as 200-kWh. Fuel economy ratings of 67 MPGe city and 59 MPGe highway. We test drive the 4WT - 0-60 MPH is 5.4 seconds. Starting at $52,000 - work truck Top of the line - RST First Edition - $106,895 Competes with: Ford F-150 Lightning - https://youtu.be/ZjoUSzHb00U Rivian R1T - https://youtu.be/CT-W5tj99Yk Tesla Cybertruck - https://youtu.be/idMmUfgvKco ➡️ Looking for more automotive news? Go to our second channel! https://youtube.com/@car-smarts ➡️ Thanks for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenfix 00:00 2024 #Chevrolet #Silverado #ev #truck 00:53 What are the details 03:31 Interior 05:07 Technology and safety 08:35 Power base and range 10:40 Power specs 11:50 Test drive 14:25 Cargo 14:37 Price 15:02 Competitors 15:18 Pros and Cons ⬇️. Check out our new podcast on all platforms: Total Car Score ► https://www.revolverpodcasts.com/shows/total-car-score/ with Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, and Javier Mota. ⬇️ Social media: Twitter or X: ► https://twitter.com/laurenfix Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Fix.The.Car.Coach Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/laurenfix/ Gettr: ► https://gettr.com/user/laurenfix Rumble: ► https://rumble.com/c/c-625957 Gab: ► https://gab.com/LaurenFix Truth Social ► https://truthsocial.com/@laurenfix Substack: ► https://carcoachreports.substack.com/ ⬇️ Website: CAR COACH REPORTS - car reviews, expert advice, and Car Smarts: ► https://www.CarCoachReports.com in English and Spanish ⬇️ Free Monthly Newsletter - Auto News, Car Reviews & Saving Secrets: ► https://carcoachreports.com ⬇️ Get My Book: ** Lauren Fix's Guide to Loving Your Car ► https://amzn.to/3ifDi3j SUPPORT INDEPENDENT CREATORS The Fix Family has taken generations of passion, pride & automotive expertise to create unique auto products & books that will keep you, your family & cars safer and running better for years to come. Music by subscription: Epidemic Sound ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2024. All Rights Reserved.