Automotive News

Some Ford Dealers Withdraw From Electric Car Sales Program

Last year, Ford asked its 3000 US dealers to make a choice — agree to upgrade your facilities to support the EV revolution or forego the opportunity to sell electric cars from Ford. The company gave them a short window to make the decision. Fish or cut bait was the message. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in December last year, Ford CEO Jim Farley said 1,920 Ford dealers had enrolled in the Model e program for 2024-2026.

Of those, 1,659 opted into the highest level, “certified elite,” which gives them full sales and service capabilities and requires a

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Automotive News

Do I Need an Emergency List?

We frequently have questions related to the practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords, and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an estate plan was done but they cannot find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drafted the plan. An emergency list can help to avoid these issues.

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We often see people lose their spouse, and have no idea

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Automotive repair

Need a New Mechanic? 23 Questions To Ask so You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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FG Trade / Getty Images

Car repairs can be costly — and if not done correctly, you can end up with a vehicle that isn’t safe to drive. That’s why it’s so important to have a mechanic you can trust.

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After you’ve done an initial search on Yelp and asked friends and family members for recommendations, there are a few important questions you should ask any potential new mechanic before trusting them with your car.

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Used Cars

This Easy Trick Can Help Weed Out Low-Ballers When Selling a Used Car

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Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)

Selling your used car privately can be more lucrative than trading it in a dealership. Private sales can have their pitfalls and headaches, and there’s nothing worse than dealing with low-ballers who want to offer you a case of beer and several grand less than your asking price. I think I’ve come up with a method to weed out these tire-kickers so you can focus on more serious buyers.

I work with a lot of customers who, due to a variety of reasons, would prefer to sell their car privately rather than trade it in

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Automotive News

The paradox of the insurance business

For example: Why do health insurance companies have an “open enrollment” period lasting only a few weeks each year? Why is dental insurance “appallingly inadequate”? Why is there a waiting period before auto or life insurance takes effect? Why would auto insurers care about your GPA?

In every case, the answer involves customer selection. Enrollment periods exist so that people do not wait until they have a specific diagnosis before choosing their insurance. Similarly, few people upgrade their dental plan before they need more care.

If people don’t sign up for insurance until things go wrong, it can produce a

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Automotive News

Breaking: New Self-Disclosure Policy – Rickard & Associates

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy to be used by US Attorney Offices throughout the country.

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The new policy helps to encourage early and voluntary self-disclosure of corporate criminal misconduct. It reinforces the importance of having an effective compliance plan that identifies misconduct.

To be a voluntary self-disclosure, the disclosure must be voluntary, timely and must contain all relevant facts of misconduct.

If the

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Automotive repair

How rising food prices make eating healthy a big-time struggle for some Canadians


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Food inflation: Rising prices make eating healthy a struggle for low-income Canadians


Over a six-week period, as part of the ‘Out of Pocket’ series, Global News is examining how inflation is impacting Canadians from coast to coast.

Canadians are feeling the pressure at the checkout lane as grocery prices continue to rise sharply – especially lower-income individuals, whose pocketbooks and diets are noticing the most impacts.

Food inflation is hitting some of the most nourishing foods the hardest, which makes them harder to access by people who are on lower incomes.

“Those who are in the lowest income, on

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Used Cars

How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car in 7 Easy Steps – Consumer Reports

Why you should: Even if the car looks super-clean and the seller promises it was driven gently, you should get an expert opinion on its roadworthiness.

What you should do: Given today’s incredibly hot used-car market, it can be a challenge to have a vehicle inspected by a reliable mechanic. With so many people looking for cars, sellers don’t need to accommodate requests like this. Still, it’s worth asking whether you can do so.

“If you can, have a mechanic experienced in auto bodywork and accident repair give the vehicle a detailed inspection,” Ibbotson says. The results of this inspection

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