AutoNation to slow used-car outlet expansion, analyst says
The dealership giant is slowing the rate of expansion for its standalone AutoNation USA stores as it deals with used-car supply challenges, according to JPMorgan.
Kia EV3, EV4 electric vehicles target mass market
Kia will follow the launch of its pricey EV9 with two subcompact EVs to spur mass-market adoption of the expensive technology.
Chevy Blazer EV sales resume with price cut after software issue
Chevy said the Blazer EV will have a lower starting price and again qualify for the full $7,500 federal purchase tax credit on new EVs.
Legoland Florida rolls out new Ferrari attraction
WINTER HAVEN – Legoland Florida theme park has moved into the fast lane. Its new Ferrari Build & Race attraction is now open to the public.
Opening-day visitors put the new space through its paces. They intensely assembled small cars using red and black Lego bricks, ran them through ramps and other physical challenges and then scanned their models into a simulator to see whose vehicles could do three laps around a virtual Ferrari course fastest.
All of that was preceded by a life-size model of a Ferrari 296 GTS that uses 424,000 Lego pieces. Its driver-side door is propped open, allowing people of all ages to sit behind the wheel and pose for photos.
“It reflects the strength of the Ferrari IP,” Rex Jackson, managing director of Legoland Resorts, North America, said Friday. “It’s loved by children. It’s loved by adults. We’ve seen it in our other attractions that we’ve launched across the globe that the interaction is truly a family interaction. It’s not just an interaction for the kids.”
Ram targets commercial buyers with new pro division
Ram expects its growing electrified lineup, including the upcoming 1500 REV and 1500 Ramcharger, to create more sales opportunities with fleet operators.