(November 17, 2021) In an automotive market beset by supply shortages and record high prices, more vehicle shoppers than ever have begun shopping for vehicle financing before ever setting foot in a dealership. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study, released today, auto financing pre-approval has become the top of the funnel for auto loan customer acquisition and brand loyalty, putting the focus on digital channels as the starting point for the consumer financing journey.

(November 16, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Consumers caught a little break as the national average price for a gallon of gas leveled off at $3.41, down a penny since last week. Since Oct. 30, the national average has fallen on nine different days, after having risen steadily each of the previous 31 days.

(November 11, 2021) Volkswagen Chattanooga has been creating jobs in the region for over a decade, with more than 4,000 workers there today. Recently, that workforce has also grown to include some non-human coworkers — a herd of about 50 sheep — who are essential to Chattanooga’s solar operations.

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 10, 2021) The 2022 Kia Carnival is yet another vehicle out of the South Korean automaker's assembly plant that merited a new name rather than simply being recognized as a “refreshening” of the model it replaces in the lineup. Like the 2021 K5 when it took over for the longstanding Optima sedan, the 2022 Kia Carnival replaces the outgoing Sedona nameplate that enjoyed a two-decade run in the minivan segment.