December 2021

Ioniq 5 buyer exemplifies new set of owners making transition to electric



(December 20, 2021) HOLYOKE,  Mass. — Hyundai celebrates one of its early Ioniq 5 electric cross-over utility vehicle buyers, Ms. Sandra Bergland of Boston, Mass. Bergland purchased a 2022 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD in the Digital Teal exterior finish. Coming from a family of early adopters of electric vehicles, Bergland was drawn to the Ioniq 5’s driving range and ultra-fast charging coupled with Hyundai’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform that allows for more interior space and optimized performance.

AAA — More than 109 million Americans to travel for holidays



(December 18, 2021) Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2.

Gas prices continue to fall, but close to highest ever on Christmas



(December 17, 2021) Santa came early this year, delivering lower gas prices just in time for Christmas with the national average price of gasoline down 10 cents per gallon since Thanksgiving, according to GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform.

2022 Lexus GX 460 Black Line Special Edition — Old school 3-row SUV



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 16, 2021) The 2022 Lexus GX SUV is a throwback vehicle can be traced back some two decades, all the way to 2002; the generation tested here dates back to 2009. Since that time, the GX has received very modest tweaks, getting the brand’s identifying spindle grille in 2013, and modest changes for 2020 such as an updated spindle grille, triple beam LED headlamps, the addition of two rear USB ports, a new exterior color and new interior trim choices.

Champions of the road — Edmunds crowns its top rated vehicles of 2022


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(December 16, 2021) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The car shopping experts at Edmunds have announced the winners of the Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2022. These awards are determined by a combination of proprietary data and insights from Edmunds' extensive new vehicle testing and rating process, and the winners represent the best vehicles available today.

November new-vehicle prices up 13% from November 2020



(December 15, 2021) IRVINE, Calif. — New-vehicle prices increased further into record territory in November, including a modest increase from the month prior. According to new data released today by Kelley Blue Book, average transaction prices (ATPs) are sharply elevated from last year, up more than 13% from November 2020. New-vehicle inventory levels remain tight, and with sufficient consumer demand, dealers have been able to hold prices at or above the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).

Study reveals cities with the 'Scroogiest' holiday drivers in 2021



(December 14, 2021) Drivers in 2021 are facing the highest holiday gas prices in seven years, and it’s no wonder the added stress of paying for gas on top of holiday travel gets transferred to the road. With the national average price of gas now around $3.34 a gallon, over $1 more than last year, consumers’ driving habits in some cities are over 30% more aggressive during the holidays compared to the rest of the year according to GasBuddy
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Consumers catch a break as gas prices drift lower



(December 14, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices continue their slow seasonal descent, despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to waning fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant. The national average for a gallon of gas fell two cents on the week to $3.33. But a gallon of gas is still $1.17 higher than at this time a year ago.

Infiniti creates sportier, sleeker crossover with 2022 QX55



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 12, 2021) The 2022 Infiniti QX55 is a new crossover SUV that, as the name suggests, is based on the Japanese automaker’s best-selling QX50 compact SUV. It shares the same underpinnings and engine as the QX50 and the interior is similar, but the QX55 has a sportier look with a slopping roofline and other exterior design touches. It comes with standard all-wheel drive.

Gas prices retreat on fears of COVID-19 resurgence



(December 7, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices continue to tumble as fears of a possible COVID-19 global economic slowdown pushed oil prices into the mid $60s per barrel—a price not seen since August. Also helping to ease upward pricing pressure was the decision by OPEC and its oil-producing allies not to cut production. The national average for a gallon of gas dipped 4 cents on the week to $3.35. For consumers, gasoline prices were last this low on Oc.T20.