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    Auto Loans in March Averaged 70.6 Months, the Longest Ever

    The average new-vehicle loan term in March was 70.6 months, the longest ever, according to a new research report. Loan lengths have been steadily climbing in recent years alongside the price of new vehicles. Average monthly payments also rose, hitting $573. In March 2019, average monthly payments were $553. Loan lengths for new-car purchases have […] More

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    Bentley Dresses Up Bacalar in Wild Color and Design Treatments

    Six themed examples show the range of customization possible for the upcoming open-topped Bentley Bacalar. Three of the editions are named after U.S. locations, although U.S. buyers are limited to “show and display” rules. Production of the Bacalar is limited to just 12 cars, all already sold, according to Bentley. Bentley officially unveiled the Bacalar […] More

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    400-HP 2020 Audi RS3 Getting a Limited Nardo Edition

    Audi is offering 200 U.S.-spec RS3s in a Nardo Grey limited edition that also comes with a faster top speed of 174 mph. The 2020 RS3 is powered by a 400-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 2020 Audi RS3 Nardo edition starts at $60,895. The 2020 Audi RS3 is […] More

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    Lordstown Motors Shows Upcoming Electric Truck on Test Track

    Lordstown Motors released the first two in a series of videos meant to highlight the testing of its upcoming Endurance pickup. The Chevy Silverado in the video is a “donor body” the company is using to test the vehicle’s chassis. The automaker announced that it’s working to maintain its schedule but is dependent on suppliers […] More

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    Future Honda EVs Will Use GM Batteries

    Honda will use GM’s Ultium battery technology in two upcoming electric vehicles. The vehicles will be built in the United States with sales to begin in the 2024 model year. The electric Hondas will be available with GM’s OnStar and Super Cruise technologies, the automaker said. Honda may have just removed the only EV in […] More

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    Auto Sales Took a Beating in March, but Trucks Cushioned the Blow

    Overall, auto sales fell 27 percent in the first quarter in the U.S., business publication Wards Intelligence reported. While nearly all manufacturers saw a dramatic downturn in sales, SUV and pickup sales for some were much less dismal. Automakers’ biggest offerings have become increasingly popular in recent years, and even the coronavirus pandemic couldn’t halt […] More