Local rental car shortage stems from international problem of limited microchip supply
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BATON ROUGE - Local drivers interested in securing a rental car may be surprised to find that the capital area s supply of rental cars is extremely limited.
But this predicament is not limited to South Louisiana, it s linked to a global problem.
A recent article from The Drive explained that issues such as a shortage of vehicles that are available to purchase or rent actually stem from a widespread shortage of the most basic building block of technology: semiconductors.
Ford Reveals First-Ever Explorer Timberline
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Ford just can’t stop beefing up the 2021 Explorer lineup. Following the addition of the iconic King Ranch and a more affordable Enthusiast ST option, Ford adds the most off-road-capable Explorer ever made in the form of the Timberline.
Yes, the most off-road-capable Explorer ever. Ford makes sure that the 2021 Explorer Timberline is as advertised, giving it standard Intelligent 4WD with the Terrain Management System and Hill Descent Control. From there, the 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline gets a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, steel skid plates, and retuned springs and steering.
With new heavy-duty shocks and burly Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires, the Explorer Timberline gets a 0.8-inch boost in ride height. That means 8.7 inches of minimum ground clearance, a max approach angle of 23.5 degrees, and a max departure angle of 23.7 inches.
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray isn t just a fast car, but also a fast-seller.
The high performance sports car needed just 9.2 days to sell during April, compared to a new car average of 48.3 days, according to data compiled by iseecars.com.
It has been in the top spot for all of 2021.
The in-demand model is one of many that has been in short supply due to production reductions caused by the semiconductor chip shortage hitting the automotive industry and sells for an average price of $87,390. (Jeep)
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe was second on the list at 10.5 days. The plug-in hybrid SUV has an all-electric range of 21 miles per charge and a total output of 375 hp.
How The Bold Colors Of The Ford Bronco Could Affect Its Resale Value
According to a report by the website ISeeCars, some colors can help or hurt the resale value of a vehicle. When it comes to an SUV like the 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport, the bold colors surprisingly hold their value longer than the more traditional colors of black, white and blue.
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Cyber orange, Antimatter Blue, Area 51, Cactus Gray and Rapid Red are just some of the bold names available for the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport. While these colors are cool and hip and evoke certain feelings amongst consumers, just what do they do the long-term value of the vehicle?
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(Update: Since this story published, Ford has released new information that solves the mystery. Sort of. See this link.)
Something is happening outside Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.
The 12-story building built between 1953-56 is undergoing change.
Are the tinted, heat-absorbing glass windows being replaced?
“Nothing to share today. Details coming soon, T.R. Reid told the Free Press late Friday.
Over the weekend, the Free Press learned a little more about what s going on.
Men wearing high-visibility orange vests and fall-protection equipment stood on work platforms often used by window washers. The workers were not removing or replacing windows. The workers were in the process of installing a projection screen on the front of what s known locally as the Glass House, on the side facing Michigan Avenue.