By Staff Writer February 19, 2024 Automotive recalls decreased for the second consecutive year in 2023, falling from 955 in 2022 to 916, according to Sedgwick’s 2024 State of the Nation Recall Index report. However, the number of units recalled increased 23% year-over-year, to 38.43 million in 2023, led by electrical system issues. The report showed U.S. product recalls overall reached…
As is required by Oregon Statute we have updated our education! Both the pre-licensing & continuing education have been submitted, approved, and rebuilt! Our focus going into this education renewal cycle is efficiency, ease of use, and a heavy focus on keeping dealers educated and up to date on upcoming changes to policies and laws. We will be keeping…
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By ODYSSEY Battery July 1, 2023 As electric and hybrid vehicles become more commonplace, battery developers and auto manufacturers alike are investing in advanced lead acid battery designs that can deliver higher productivity and performance than conventional battery chemistries. As newer designs continue to enter the market, it’s extremely important that, in addition to key market players, vehicle owners also recognize…
Does the Cybertruck’s cabin live up to the angular truck’s groundbreaking exterior design? Billy RehbockWriterDarren MartinPhotographer Feb 26, 2024 Tesla’s new 2024 Cybertruck is all about contrast. Whether rolling through city streets or sitting in a parking lot surrounded by trees, the all-electric pickup truck’s crisp angles and austere surfaces juxtapose harshly with almost every environment on the planet. This…
More electrics and 4xe plug-in hybrids are coming, and Wagoneer is folded back into Jeep. Alisa PriddleWriterWilliam WalkerPhotographer Feb 23, 2024 Jeep is not meeting its potential, mistakes have been made, and amends are coming in the form of new models and dropping the idea of making Wagoneer a sub-brand, we’ve learned in a discussion with its new global…
Due to inclement weather, we have decided that all our offices will remain closed today, January 17, 2024. This means that no counter service or call centers will be available to customers. We do not make this decision lightly, however, due to limited de-icing equipment we cannot make our buildings safe to access, and weather conditions have not improved…
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Oregon. Since its inception in 2007, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,037 cases of human trafficking in Oregon, with 1,920 victims identified in these cases. Knowing that human trafficking is happening and learning to recognize what it looks like are the first steps in bringing it…
This letter contains information about new and amended laws from the 2023 Legislative Session. Unless otherwise stated, the law changes become effective January 1, 2024. Please review changes for 2024:Legislative Letter – 2023 changes.pdf Thank you, DMV Business Licensing 503-945-5052 DMVINSERT@odot.oregon.gov ** ALERT – Effective as of January 1, 2023 **SB256 – Counterfeit Supplemental Restraint SystemThis bill directly impacts…
