The Average Used Car Crossed $27,000 For The First Time Since 2023
Average listing prices for used cars across the United States are higher now than they’ve been at any time since 2023, denting affordability and making it even more difficult for buyers to get behind the wheel of a used car, let alone a new one.
An analysis of vAuto Live Market View data reveals that as of the end of June, used vehicle inventory on US dealer lots stood at 2.14 million units, the equivalent of 47 days’ supply.
Average listing prices currently sit at $27,027, a 6 percent increase from a year ago and the highest since the summer of 2023. The figure was only 0.4 percent higher than May’s revised average of $26,928.
America’s First UL-Certified Plug-In Balcony Solar Microinverter Is Here
The Hoymiles HiFlow Pro is the first solar microinverter in the United States certified to meet UL 3700, North America’s new safety standard for plug-in solar panels, which are sometimes called balcony solar panels.
The microinverter takes power from a mobile solar panel and funnels it directly into a regular household socket, minimizing grid usage and lowering energy bills.
This type of system is hugely popular in Europe, especially in Germany, and that trend is now moving toward the U.S., enabling more people to enjoy solar power wherever they live. The owner can just pack up the equipment and take it with them when they move.
Toyota’s Next Privacy Problem May Start Before You Ever Buy a Car
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses Toyota Motor Corporation of secretly tracking visitors to Toyota.com.
Fingerprinting is an aggressive tracking method. Instead of relying on a simple cookie stored in your browser, it pieces together unique data points about your device. Third parties get a backdoor pass to serve you targeted ads, completely ignoring your legal right to opt out.
For American consumers, this is a glaring red flag. The lawsuit leans heavily on the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), a 1967 wiretapping law that privacy advocates are now weaponizing against modern digital surveillance.
Carmakers Don’t Think They Should Have to Fix Blindingly Bright Headlights
In 2024, Tesla notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the headlights on some 19,900 vehicles exceeded the maximum brightness allowed by law.
Rather than fix these blindingly bright EVs, a petition was logged weeks later that it shouldn’t have to, because the defect was “inconsequential” to safety. It took two years, but the feds have responded to Tesla’s appeal with a resounding “nice try.”
In 2022, GM tried to make a similar case. The headlights on SUVs were even further beyond the brightness limit than Tesla’s, but GM unsuccessfully argued that the error was “inconsequential” all the same.
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions Appoints Micah Einterz as Head of Strategy
As Head of Strategy, Einterz will work closely with Founder and CEO Gary Kooner and the executive leadership team to shape Kooner's long-term vision.
Included in this vision are identifying new growth opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and supporting the company's continued expansion across North America and international markets.
He will also lead company-wide strategic planning initiatives, improve cross-functional execution, and help diversify revenue streams as Kooner continues to scale.
