California police call EVs “nearly unusable”
California police forces are seeing the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as too tight for police duty There’s no official Tesla police package, and few other EV options Police-duty F-150 Lightning...
Mexico’s own EVs could rival India and China, face Trump trade rules
Mexico is aiming to develop its own EV manufacturing and supply chain At present, global automakers’ Mexico plants assemble EVs and other vehicles for the U.S. The push could be a preemptive...
Ford Mustang GTD likely lapped the ‘Ring in under 7 minutes
One of Ford’s goals for the Mustang GTD was a Nürburgring lap time of under seven minutes Hardcore Mustang benefits from 815 hp, Multimatic suspension, and F1-inspired aerodynamics Prices...
First Shift: Tesla bets on AI
• Tesla bets on AI • Stellantis changes remote-work policy • Self-driving tech’s self-reflection • Audi Q6 Sportback E-tron • Chip supplier qualifies for U.S....
F&I data: Fed LIFE Survey finds consumers more challenged by bills
Americans this summer were having a harder time paying bills and feeling greater concern about making ends meet compared with a year earlier, according to the July 2024 edition of the Federal...
RML’s P39 40SE is street-legal, Le Mans-inspired Porsche 911
RML Group has revealed the P39 40SE based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Custom car features a wider track and longer wheelbase than the 911 Turbo S Peak output is 900 hp versus 640 hp in the 911 Turbo...
2025 Nissan Murano revealed with premium design, turbo-4
Nissan on Wednesday unveiled a redesigned Murano crossover due to reach dealerships early next year as a 2025 model. The fourth-generation model replaces the current Murano that has been on sale...
F&I tip: Be available by phone to the lender on stipulation deal
Dealership staff should be sure their indirect auto lending partners can reach them by phone when a deal is contingent on the customer providing stips.
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here Technologies found in a new study. Here, which...
BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the ban will force automakers to rely on China There’s concern...
2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe revealed with up to 312 hp
The BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe has been given an overhaul U.S. receives 228 and M235 models Pricing starts at $40,775, including destination BMW late on Tuesday unveiled a heavily updated version of...
First Shift: Florida dealerships reopen after Hurricane Milton
• Florida dealerships reopen after Milton • Fisker bankruptcy plans approved • GM, Barclays partner on credit cards • Mexico has its own EV...
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 clocks top speed of 233 mph
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is now fastest production car in GM history Stock example reached 233 mph during recent testing A more potent Corvette Zora is thought to be coming The 2025 Chevrolet...
Guest commentary: Know your customer and tailor payment options to fit them
Auto lenders and others should tailor payment options to their customers’ preferences, writes PayNearMe CMO Anne Hay.
Alpine A110 R Ultime revealed as new flagship for A110 sports car
Alpine A110 R Ultime is flagship version of A110 New sports car packs 345-hp 1.8-liter turbo-4 Pricing starts at 265,000 euros (approximately $289,000) Alpine’s sole model on sale at present...
THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steering
Japan’s THK unveiled the LSR-05 EV prototype at the 2024 Paris auto show Prototype features in-wheel motors and wireless charging system The designer was former Nissan design chief Shiro...
Mini EVs get sportier with John Cooper Works variants
Mini is applying its John Cooper Works (JCW) performance badge to electric vehicles for the first time—and on two models simultaneously. On Monday, JCW versions of the electric Mini Cooper hatchback...
Audi expands E-Tron GT recall for same battery issue as Taycan
Audi has issued another recall for its E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT electric cars over potential battery issues that could lead to short circuits and fires, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The recall of...
History of the Ford Mustang GT
The GT badge has held various meanings throughout the life of the Ford Mustang. It started as a $165 package in 1965, starred as Steve McQueen’s hero car in the 1968 film...
EV penned by Nissan GT-R designer reaches prototype stage
Since stepping down as the head of Nissan design in 2017, Shiro Nakamura, the designer responsible for the R35-generation Nissan GT-R, as well as multiple other Nissan and Infiniti models, has been...