Posts from ‘Money Matters’
2022 Honda Passport
This month, Honda announced that owners of 2019-2022 Passport, 2016-2022 Pilot, and 2020-2023 Ridgeline vehicles are receiving a complimentary 10-year warranty extension for parts related to their starter systems.
2023 Jeep Wrangler
If you’re old enough, and were paying attention, you may recall that certain automotive paint pigments were hard to come by in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake in Japan. The pigments were sourced from a single factory located near the Fukushima power plant, which also suffered damage as a result of the quake. The paint shortage affected mostly black and red hues.
How much does it cost to charge an EV? Read on…
How much does it cost to own an electric vehicle? Sadly, it’s too early to say. Variables including long-term maintenance costs—which should be very low—and resale value are still unknowns. But, there are some expenses we can estimate with a degree of precision, including charging costs.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (left) with newly available Ice White appearance package.
On January 30, Ford announced a significant price cut for its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. New Mach-E vehicles will now cost up to $5,700 less than they did at the start of the new year, though Ford has raised the mandatory manufacturer destination fee to $1,500 from $1,300.
How to Check Your Oil
Relative to cars of just a just a decade ago, and certainly to those built in the Eighties, vehicles have gotten to be very reliable. And that’s a good thing, as we’re not very good at taking care of them. Those of us that bring our cars in for the occasional oil change take some comfort in knowing that our tires and fluids were checked during the procedure…we hope.
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ
Citing high (and still increasing) interest rates, continued supply chain issues, and the looming fear of recession, CNBC recently reported that the car business will likely continue to face headwinds going into 2023. This is despite predictions by some analysts that new-vehicle sales in the US may increase as inventories have improved since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
F-150 Lightning Platinum
For the third time since August, Ford is increasing the price of its popular all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. The 2023 version of the entry-level Pro trim will see its base price inflate to $55,974. Volume XLT models see their MSRPs rise to $63,474 and $80,974 for the standard- and extended-range batteries, respectively. These represent increases of $4,000-$5,000 since October. The 2022 F-150 Lightning originally debuted at $41,769.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
Relax. You don’t need to buy an electric vehicle (EV) now, or any time soon. If you’ve been keeping up with auto-related news, you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of EV coverage. Perhaps you feel like you’re missing out on something. I can relate.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
