Category: News
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How Fast Can You Charge an EV?
One of the most asked questions by potential electric vehicle buyers is “How fast can you charge an EV?” To answer that question, we’ll cover several factors that go into charging at home and at public charging stations, both of which are big parts of the EV ownership experience. We’ll also highlight a couple of…
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Three New Long-Range EVs at Leith*
When looking to buy a new car, people used to ask, “How far can it go on a tank of gas?” An increasing number of Americans ask, “How far will it go on a full charge?” Yes, we are experiencing the dawn of the electric vehicle (EV) and, with it, a slew of new questions…
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What Goes into the Cost of an EV Battery?
Electric Vehicle (EV) battery cells aren’t cheap, but the good news is that the average cost of lithium-ion batteries has fallen a whopping 89% since the year 2010, according to BloombergNEF, (a strategic research provider that covers global commodity markets and the technologies used to transition to a low-carbon economy). The average price of a lithium-ion…
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The NASCAR Youth Series is Where Young Racers Dream Big
At the age of 5, the typical kindergartener is learning how to ride a bike with training wheels. By age 6, many kids are confidently pedaling on two wheels in their neighborhood with Mom or Dad keeping close tabs on their safety. Unless you’re a kid like Paxton Cole, who’s been driving quarter midget race…
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Get an A+ in back-to-school car maintenance.
School supplies are in stores and that means another school year is right around the corner. You make sure your children are prepared for their first day by getting them the supplies they need, we want to make sure your vehicle is ready, too! Here is a simple car care checklist to ensure you’ll hit…
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Making Your Dream Ride A Reality!
It starts with an idea, “wouldn’t it be cool if…” and Leith Acura Designs can take it from there. Whether it’s diving into the Acura Dream Shop for parts or working with our partners, if you can imagine it, we can make it happen. Stop by Leith Acura Raleigh today and see the first Leith…
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Mash the Gas, Turn Left, and Hang On! Hill Motorsports is Ready for Charlotte.
This isn’t Days of Thunder; the 1990 Tom Cruise NASCAR flick where it’s implied that the fictional driver, Cole Trickle, just needs to mash the gas, turn left, and hang on, prior to his superspeedway debut. If you haven’t seen the movie, there’s a lot of fender-banging, paint-swapping, crashes, smashes, and bashes as Cruise’s character…
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Mopar Gets Its Juice On with Electric Lineup
The electrification of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram is underway in earnest. Record books will be rewritten, expectations will be surpassed and what was once thought impossible will become routine. The electrification of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram was the subject of a recent super-secret Mopar dealer’s group meeting in Las Vegas. How secret, might…
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Leith Auto Park Wendell Ramps Up Commercial Business with Expanded Service Capability
NEWS PROVIDED BY LeithCars.com Feb 03, 2023, 06:12 ET RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The culmination of a more than two-yearlong construction boom at Leith Auto Park Wendell has ramped up the dealership’s commercial truck service business. “We’ve added service bays, techs, and advisors; we’ve expanded our service reception areas and customer lounge,” said Brad Smith,…
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LeithCars.com Strengthens Support for Grassroots Motorsports at Wake County Speedway
NEWS PROVIDED BY LeithCars.com Jan 27, 2023, 06:12 ET RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LeithCars.com will be back in Victory Lane this season at Raleigh’s Wake County Speedway, with a continued commitment to grassroots motorsports. Since 2018, LeithCars.com has played a prominent role in the success of the historic racing venue located just south of downtown. The…