The A‑Pillar Problem

Did you ever start to take a turn in a car – thinking the path is clear – and suddenly jam on the brakes because a pedestrian or cyclist appeared out of the ether? The culprit probably is the A‑pillar: the structural post on either side of your windshield. Though it...

A New Deduction with Caveats

The new budget bill which recently was signed into law introduces a tax deduction of up to $10,000/year on interest paid for new auto loans from 2025 through 2028. Here are the highlights:• It only applies to vehicles assembled in the U.S.• It applies whether you...

Are Front Brake Lights a Thing?

Could installing brake lights on the front—and possibly the sides—of vehicles help drivers better anticipate other driver’s actions at intersections? The idea stems from a familiar driving scenario. You’re stopped at an intersection with cross traffic...

Rare-Earth Primer

China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earth elements and magnets is threatening to halt vehicle and auto parts production in the coming weeks.These materials are critical to a wide range of automotive components—from electric motors and sensors to automatic...

A Founding Father of Volvo in America

Volvo Cars reached a major milestone recently in their 70-year history in the US: 5,000,000 cars sold. Village Automotive is incredibly proud to have played a major role in Volvo’s success here in America. We’re not only the oldest Volvo organization in New England,...

What’s an Imported Car Brand?!

Really interesting fact: no OEM imported more cars into the United States last year than General Motors. Not even Toyota. Toyota still generates a larger percentage of its sales overall (51.4%), but GM brought into America 1.23 million vehicles from other nations,...