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...
by Phil Jackson | Oct 19, 2022
No, it isn’t a new droid from the Star Wars ecosystem. C-V2X stands for cellular vehicle-to-everything technology, a new system which will allow vehicles to communicate with each other, as well as with pedestrians, cyclists and road infrastructure such as traffic...
by Phil Jackson | Oct 7, 2022
Volvo’s upcoming new all-electric flagship model – the EX90 – will offer bi-directional charging; this means you can use the batteries in the SUV to power your home.This isn’t a new idea – the Nissan Leaf has had this functionality for years, and it was one of the...
by Phil Jackson | Sep 26, 2022
We are once again proud to have been named a Boston Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Award honoree for 2022. The BBJ awards recognize companies and nonprofits working for the greater good. We here at the Village are committed to being a good neighbor and...
by Phil Jackson | Sep 7, 2022
With all of the discussion surrounding the serious investments toward vehicle electrification being made these days by automobile manufacturers, an often-overlooked angle is the amount of money being funneled toward the electric vehicle charging industry. By one...
by Phil Jackson | Aug 25, 2022
It’s much easier to link out to this article than to try and summarize – suffice it to say, there are many considerations when deciding which tires to choose for your electric car – check it out! Electric Cars Have a Big Tire Conundrum ...
by Phil Jackson | Jul 27, 2022
After 10 months of driving an electric car, here’s a quick update: As someone who grew up loving car culture and the driving experience, I’ve found that owning an electric car has reignited my love of driving. There’s no going back! That’s all....
