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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 fast-charging EVs you can buy through our LeithCars.com new vehicle inventory.

October 17, 2023

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 from potential EV buyers, maybe even from you.

September 13, 2023

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...

September 11, 2023

The Seven Fastest New EVs from Zero to 60*

If there’s one thing you can look forward to in the newest range of electric vehicles (EVs) besides the feeling of instant torque pushing you back into your seat, it’s got to be their incredible acceleration. Of course, not all EVs are designed to have blistering speed, but for the electrically motivated cars and SUVs that are, we’ve put together a list of the “seven fastest.”

August 31, 2023

Different Types of Electric Motors in EVs

Before you begin shopping for your new electric vehicle, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the different types of electric motors used in EVs. Over the decades of global dominance by the internal combustion engine (ICE), there has been a multitude of different types of engines used in vehicles...

August 23, 2023

Seven New EVs Under $50,000 at Leith*

With new and improved electric vehicles entering the market, there are a few questions you might be asking yourself. Which brand and model is the best? Are the prices right for my budget? Let’s run through seven of Leith’s industry-recommended EVs under $50,000.

August 21, 2023

How EV Motors Work

Heads-up, we’re about to talk science and a bit of engineering too, but we promise to make it fun and educational because, hey, the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution is underway, and we know that you want to learn how EV motors work.

August 16, 2023

Leith Auto Park Wendell Ramps Up Commercial Business with Expanded Service Capability

Get an A+ in back-to-school car maintenance.

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 the road problem-free.

July 28, 2023

Leith Auto Park Wendell Ramps Up Commercial Business with Expanded Service Capability

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.

Feb 3, 2023

LeithCars.com Strengthens Support for Grassroots Motorsports at Wake County

LeithCars.com will be back in Victory Lane this season at Raleigh’s Wake County Speedway, with a continued commitment to grassroots motorsports.

Jan 27, 2023

Leith Toyota Earns Coveted Number One Sales Ranking in Raleigh Metro for 2022

Leith Toyota has earned the number one Toyota sales ranking in the Raleigh metro based on new car sales as reported by Southeast Toyota for all of 2022.

Jan 19, 2023

LeithCars.com Stays on Course with VIRginia International Raceway

VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) and LeithCars.com are racing into the 2023 track season, with LeithCars.com revving up their continued commitment as Official Automotive Dealership Partner.

Jan 13, 2023

Leithcars.com Kicks Off “Hassle-Free Holidays” with the Raleigh Christmas Parade

Leith Automotive Group once again ushers in Santa Claus as the title sponsor of the 78th Annual ABC11 Shop Local Raleigh Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 19th.

Nov 17, 2022

Leith Automotive Teams Up with Morrisville Cars and Coffee to Boost Job Recruitment

As career opportunities in automotive service, parts, and sales continue to grow due to increased customer demand, Leith Automotive Group is looking to hire hardworking car enthusiasts to fill vacancies throughout the company.

Aug 19, 2022

200 Miles of Nose to Tailgate Excitement: Leith Joins Timmy Hill for NASCAR Race at Charlotte

After backing NASCAR driver Timmy Hill at the Charlotte ROVAL from 2018 to 2020, including an appearance in the 2019 Memorial Day Weekend Xfinity Series race, LeithCars.com is excited to be back onboard with Hill as he prepares for Friday night’s North Carolina Education Lottery 200.

May 25, 2022

Leith Grows with Moore County, Opens Ued and Expanded Honda Dealership in Aberdeen

The fast growth of Moore County, including Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and Southern Pines, caused a few growing pains for General Manager Scott Weaver and his team at Leith Honda Aberdeen, “The growth in Aberdeen is so great that we just outgrew our building. It was time.” Last weekend, his team cut the ribbon and drove vehicles to their new, expanded facility adjacent to the original Leith Honda Aberdeen location on US 15-501.

April 1, 2022

Pop-Up Buying Event at NC State Fairgrounds

The Easiest Way to Get the Most for Your Car: The LeithCars.com Buying Event

Leith Automotive Group returns to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds for its next pop-up buying event Saturday, March 19th. This one-day event expands from 9 am to 7 pm, allowing more opportunities to stop by. Just enter Gate 9 on Trinity Road and follow the signs.

March 19, 2022

New Car Buyers Won’t Find Mark-Up for “Market Conditions” at LeithCars.com

The Leith Automotive Group has reaffirmed their commitment not to charge above the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the vast majority of the everyday new vehicles they offer for sale. This comes at a time when more and more consumers are expressing their frustration with the pricing they are finding as they shop for new vehicles.

February 15, 2022

LeithCars.com Holiday Cars & Coffee Event

All cars, trucks and SUVs are welcomed and encouraged to come. There will be awards given for seven categories. This event is a designated Toys For Tots drop-off location, so bring an unwrapped toy and help bring a sign of hope to many disadvantaged children in the area.

December 11, 2021

LeithCars.com Pop-Up Buying Event

Due to the worldwide computer chip shortage hindering vehicle production, new car inventory at dealerships is scarce. As a result, used car values have skyrocketed over the past year. Like the hot housing market, this is great news for current car owners looking to sell, and better yet, Leith Automotive Group is ready to turn your old ride into a huge payday this weekend.

September 7, 2021

Thunder Alley Will Roar Again with the LeithCars.com Race the Rock 125

Rockingham Speedway will open to race fans again on Saturday, November 6th for the LeithCars.com Race the Rock 125. Rockingham Speedway in the Sandhills region of North Carolina is a place where legends were made and those legends, in turn, made the track legendary.

July 16, 2021

Carolina Ballet and LeithCars.com Now Dancing Across Your Television Screen

You usually find Carolina Ballet Soloist Courtney Schenberger and Principal Dancer Marcelo Martinez in the spotlight with performances like Swan Lake or The Nutcracker. For that, they’ve earned standing ovations and national recognition. But now the Leith Automotive Group presents their leaps, lifts, and grands jetés (big jumps) on television in a new series of commercials for LeithCars.com.

January 15, 2021

LeithCars.com Brings Raleigh R&B & Hip-Hop Artists Together for Holiday Video

Looking for a fresh approach to a holiday music classic? Searching for something light-hearted and fun to get you in the spirit of the season? Then you will want to watch for a group of super-talented, R&B and Hip-hop artists from the Raleigh area starring in a new, must-see music video, performing their own revamped rendition of “Jingle Bells.”

November 17, 2020

VIR and LeithCars.com Announce Strategic Partnership

VIRginia International Raceway, one of America’s premier road courses located on the North Carolina/Virginia border, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Triangle-based auto dealership group, LeithCars.com. As the new official automotive group for the 2020 season, LeithCars.com will work with VIR to help supply vehicles for emergency medical services at the track. The partnership also provides new customers with more opportunities for race ticket giveaways and other promotional incentives.

June 2, 2020

LeithCars.com Bringing Local Racers to iRacing – NASCAR Pro Invitational Series Champ to Race in Leith Direct 100

LeithCars.com is sponsoring a virtual race through the popular iRacing platform Tuesday night, May 12th at 7:45 pm EDT that will bring together real, local short-track drivers and track announcers. Drivers will compete on a virtual Southern National Motorsports Park.

May 12, 2020

Your Next Car, In a Click – LeithCars.com Adds Online Buying

Leith, the name North Carolinians have trusted for over 50 years, has introduced “Leith Direct,” the safe, easy way to buy a car online. Leith Direct provides customers with flexible options to purchase a vehicle, from home or anywhere most convenient for them.

April 27, 2020

Luxury Has a New Home for Leith Dealerships in North Raleigh

2019 was a year of tremendous growth for Leith Automotive Group, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. During the company’s fiftieth year in business, Leith opened three new luxury franchises on property along Capital Boulevard, just north of Interstate-540.

January 6, 2020

A Twelve Foot Tall Monster Truck + Friday Night Racing = LeithCars.com Night at Wake County Speedway

To show its support for grassroots racing in North Carolina, LeithCars.com, (a part-time sponsor of MBM Motorsport’s NASCAR Xfinity Toyota driven by Timmy Hill), partnered with two area short track ovals this race season.

July 10, 2019

Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar... LeithCars.com Brings Luxury & Performance Brands to VIRginia International Raceway for Spring Charity Laps Event

Nestled along the banks of the Dan River in south-central Virginia is a legendary motorsports road course known to race fans and drivers simply as “VIR.” Besides the hundreds of racing events held each year at Virginia International Raceway, the track also holds two annual charity events where fans are invited to bring their own cars and drive a few “hot laps” on the famed course for a $25 charitable donation. LeithCars.com became involved in VIR’s Holiday Laps charity event for the first time last November alongside Leith Alfa Romeo of Raleigh in an effort to connect with area motorsports enthusiasts and to offer support to the local community.

April 13, 2019

Reelin' for Research Expands Its Charity Fishing Tournament, Inspiring LeithCars.com to Expand Its Involvement

For the first time since its debut 10 years ago, the Reelin’ for Research fishing tournament is even bigger with the addition of inshore fishing. The one-day fishing tournament held in Morehead City, North Carolina, is the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort to benefit UNC Children’s Hospital and childhood cancer research. To date, over $3 million has been raised to help LAND A CURE for childhood cancer.

April 12, 2019

LeithCars.com is “Supra” Excited to Sponsor Timmy Hill’s NASCAR Xfinity Race Cars at Charlotte

After jumping into its first NASCAR team sponsorship at Charlotte’s Roval in 2018, LeithCars.com is excited to announce its partnership with driver Timmy Hill and MBM Motorsports will continue in 2019.

Hill will make the official sponsorship announcement of the #66 Toyota Supra Xfinity Series racecar this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. LeithCars.com will sponsor Hill’s car at the Alsco 300 on May 25th and at the Drive for the Cure 200 on September 28th at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

February 15, 2019

LeithCars.com, You Have Goat to be Kidding Me

LeithCars.com is excited to announce our partnership with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, a pioneering organization whose innovative, transformative solutions are designed to end hunger in our community.

February 14, 2019

The First Automotive Group to Follow in the Tire Tracks of Shows Like Top Gear

LeithCars.com launches a digital home for original automotive content.

LeithCars.com Media includes Zero To 60TV, blog & podcast, Traffic Jamz, #JustBecause, and Around Town video series.

November 1, 2018

LeithCars.com Sponsors NASCAR Xfinity Team at Charlotte’s New Roval

After unveiling a unique tribute design on the No. 66 Toyota Camry driven by Timmy Hill for MBM Motorsports September 18th at Leith Toyota, LeithCars.com now has its sights set on the first-ever #ROVAL NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, September 29th.