Category: Different Vehicle Makes

Yes – by nearly every objective measure and based on the anecdotal experience of past and current Kia Soul drivers, the Kia Soul is a good car. It consistently earns strong ratings from rating agencies and purchasers alike.

The Hyundai Elantra has risen in popularity in the world of smaller sedans thanks to its reliability, affordability and stylish design. Many past Hyundai Elantra buyers think it’s not just a good car, but a great car. There are a lot of points in the Hyundai Elantra’s favor that have made it a vehicle many depend on and trust, especially first-time car buyers.

The Mazda 3 is one of the Japanese automaker’s best sellers. It’s no wonder, as this compact car embodies everything a diver can wish for in their vehicle—a stylish design, sporty driving experience and advanced technology features like touchscreen displays and driver-assistance programs.

First introduced to the public in 2014, the crossover subcompact SUV remains Jeep’s smallest vehicle. It’s smaller size does not equate to reduced capabilities. Don’t be fooled by the Renegade’s toy-like appearance – they’ve loaded a lot of power into a compact package.

The determination of whether a car is “good” will often be determined by performance, longevity, rating organizations and reviews from previous buyers. Good and bad are very subjective concepts. What’s good for one driver might not appeal to another motorist.

If you are looking for recommendations for which car, truck or SUV to buy, asking a mechanic might be your most reliable option.

Buying and selling cars has drastically changed over the past decade. The worldwide pressure of going green has incentivized the auto industry to invest more heavily in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. With some manufacturers moving to all EV production, and some EV makers taking a new approach to selling their vehicles, traditional car dealerships are facing new challenges.

Which Manufacturers Are Going Green?

A handful of vehicle manufacturers have made it a goal to change production to only Electric Vehicles within the next decade or two. General Motors is one of them. They plan to be all EV by the year 2035. Volvo also made the commitment to go fully green by 2030. Other companies, like Ford, do not expect to be rid of gas-powered vehicles in their lines until 2040. These industry changes don’t just affect vehicle manufacturers. Companies like FedEx and Uber are also having internal discussions about how quickly to adopt EV technology and

In 2016, hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV) accounted for just one percent of all the vehicles sold worldwide. The industry estimates that by 2025 about 30 percent of all vehicles sold will be EVs and HEVs. Global sales for electric vehicles were up to 3.27 million as of 2019, and are expected to reach about 27 million by 2030.

The rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicle popularity is considered by many in the industry to be a cataclysmic shift in the auto market. Government incentives, pollution regulations and the affordability of electricity as a fuel source are driving rapid EV adoption.

Auto Makers Committing to EV and HEV

In January 2021, General Motors made history by being the first major U.S. manufacturer to make a total commitment to EV. Their goal is to eliminate gasoline and diesel car, van and SUV production by 2035. GM also wants to be a carbon neutral company

Thursday is upon us! It?s only right that we bring you guys another Throwback Thursday Clip of the week presented by Easterns Automotive Group.

Buick is an American luxury automotive brand under the General Motors manufacturing company created in 1899. Other automotive brands under General Motors (GM) included Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet. Here at Easterns Automotive Group, we carry all of these different GM brands. It?s important to us that our customers have a variety of quality used vehicles to choose from. The Buick cars that we have in stock range from about $16,000 to $30,000.