by Phil Jackson | Mar 8, 2023
On this International Womens Day, here is a great quote we recently read in Automotive News: “The reason why women aren’t drawn to our industry is because they think we’re selling cars. If they knew that it was so much more about the people, this...
by Phil Jackson | Feb 24, 2023
Amazingly, it has been 15+ years since Village Automotive operated a location in MetroWest. Back in the summer of 2007 we sold Saab City USA (aka, Framingham Saab) to concentrate on our main Saab location – Charles River Saab in Watertown. 16 years later Saab is...
by Phil Jackson | Feb 14, 2023
We are proud to accounce that the Village Automotive Group has acquired a new location, Brigham-Gill Village Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram, located at 817 Worcester St in Natick on the westbound side of Route 9, a mile before the Natick Mall. “We are tremendously excited to...
by Phil Jackson | Feb 9, 2023
Apparently more and more electric cars are being produced without the option of AM radio. Carmakers say that electric cars generate more electromagnetic interference than ICE cars, which disrupts AM radio reception (FM radio signals are more resistant to this type of...
by Phil Jackson | Jan 25, 2023
Gasoline demand in America has peaked according to government forecasts. American drivers are using less fuel due to more efficient engines and the onset of a critical mass of electric vehicles. There is still a huge demand for gasoline, and the current levels of fuel...
by Phil Jackson | Jan 11, 2023
At first glance, it sounds quite frivolous: a heated seatbelt. Why would auto supplier ZF be working on a technique to weave heating conductors into the belt structure? Did anyone ask for this?! Delve into the details however, and there is a very concrete...
by Phil Jackson | Dec 15, 2022
As we approach the end of 2022, best wishes from the Village Automotive Group blog for a joyful holiday season. Be well, enjoy your family and friends, and let us hope for a more peaceful, compassionate and tolerant year ahead.
by Phil Jackson | Dec 1, 2022
Drivers of electric cars quicky get to know the intricacies of regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator or use the brakes, the torque of the electric motors is reversed. Not only does the car slow down, but the motors become generators and charge the...
by Phil Jackson | Nov 16, 2022
Here is a link to a thought-provoking article on Slate discussing the repercussions of our move in America to larger and larger personal vehicles. The gist of the article is that we have done a fantastic job of emphasizing and subsequently succeeding in protecting the...
by Phil Jackson | Nov 2, 2022
What ultimately sets Volvo apart is safety, so it is wonderful to see their new flagship vehicle being introduced as the safest Volvo ever, with standard safety equipment that goes way beyond any prior Volvo model. The new EX90 will makes its debut a week from now on...
