Bloomberg Intelligence Auto Analyst Talks To 'Auto Trends' (Video Included)

 

Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan, a senior auto analyst, shares his insights about the current trends in the auto industry related to new and used car prices, leasing, vehicle affordability, interest rates, the Inflation Reduction Act, the economy, TikTok in cars and more. 

The radio program will air from Saturday, April 22 thru Thursday, April 27. To tune in to the program, click here. 

J.D. Power Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Their Latest EV Studies: Home Charging Satisfaction To Dealership Service Experience

 

Auto Trends with JeffCars.com kicks off the month of April, focusing on the ever-growing EV market with two industry gurus from J.D. Power. 

Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice, and Chris Sutton, vice president of automotive retail, join the show to discuss the latest findings regarding the overall ownership experience, the dealership service experience and home charging satisfaction with zero emission vehicles. This insightful conversation will provide non EV owners a heads up on what's in store as they consider transitioning to an EV.  As of the 2022 calendar year, 6 percent of new vehicles registered in the U.S. were EVs.

Diesel Cars: Are They Worth The Extra Expense?

This article was featured in ALG's (Automotive Lease Guide) March/April Newsletter. AGL evaluated the BMW 5-Series diesel.

While diesel fuel is a bit more expensive than gas, and there’s a premium charged for the engine when new, the combination of a great drive experience and better resale should make the decision practically a no-brainer for informed car buyers. The BMW 535d costs $1,500 more than a 535i, and according to the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) calculations the improved fuel efficiency would take around 4 years to break even. But if you decide to sell the car after only 3 years, ALG (Automotive Lease Guide) has forecast in their latest study that the diesel car’s used market premium will be around $2,800, nearly twice the initial cost difference.