How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys...
US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom
Inflation Reduction Act’s 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they’re...
Ford designs pivoting trailer hitch
Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July...
Judge upholds $350,000 award against Michigan dealership for wrongful repossession
A federal judge upheld a $350,000 punitive damages award against a Michigan dealership in a spot delivery and wrongful repossession case.
Interior car cleaning and detailing: Revive your car’s look
We do a lot of living inside our cars, and the end results are more than just stories to tell. Our interiors quickly show the rigors of commuting, errands and road trips. Dust, receipts and random...
First Shift: Automatic emergency braking concerns
• Automatic emergency braking concerns • Cruise robotaxi probe closed • GM works to snuff out software glitches • Effects of European emissions...
2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix preview: End of the summer break
The 2024 Formula 1 season returns from summer break The Dutch Grand Prix marks round 15 of the 2024 F1 season Alpine announced reserve driver Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon for the 2025...
Electric NASCAR race cars could feature sustainable bodywork
NASCAR is considering an electric racing series A prototype electric SUV race car was revealed in July The electric NASCAR race car prototype’s body panels were made from plants NASCAR...
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 arrives at dealers
GMC now has two electric trucks in production The 2024 GMC Sierra EV will be a low-volume model for at least a year The limited-edition launch version of the Sierra EV costs $99,495 The 2024 GMC...
Cruise prepares to return robotaxis to the road, join Uber fleet
Cruise robotaxis will return to public roads Uber will use Cruise robotaxis in its fleet next year Uber canceled its robotaxi service and sold its self-driving division General Motors-backed...
Lucid reportedly developing three affordable EVs
Lucid has three affordable EVs in the pipeline The project “mid-size program” will encompass a crossover SUV, probably a sedan, and possibly a hatchback Lucid’s model will put an...
Aston Martin Valhalla supercar tests hard at the ‘Ring
The Aston Martin Valhalla is undergoing track testing Valhallas will be powered by a plug-in hybrid V-8 powertrain The mid-engine supercar will top the automaker’s lineup A prototype for Aston...
The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner
Volvo is finally launching its all-electric EX90 flagship after a series of delays. The interior looks great, but the window switches are an annoying example of cost-cutting gone too far. It’s...
Fisker Ocean recalled due to regen brake issue
The Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for an issue that could lead to an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from model...
First Shift: Ford cancels 3-row EVs
• Property insurance and EV servicing • Ford cancels 3-row EVs • The 2025 ID Buzz EV • Kia America’s tech forward EV blueprint • Stellantis CEO’s Detroit...
Lucid CEO: EV market softening “a temporary blip”
Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson believes the future is electric. Rawlinson told The Verge at 2024 Monterey Car Week in California that “I think we’re seeing a temporary blip. I think...
Tesla Model X recalled because roof trim may fall off
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X electric SUVs from early in the vehicle’s production run to fix trim prices that may not have been properly applied to the roof and could come off. The recall...
Polestar names ex-Audi designer as new design chief
Polestar on Wednesday named Philipp Römers as its new design chief. He replaces Maximilian Missoni who led Polestar design for the past six years, and is taking up a new role at a different...
Hyundai’s Extended-Range EVs May Include Trucks, Santa Fe, Genesis GV70
Hyundai is developing an extended-range EV The EREV setup will find its way into a lot of segment An EREV pickup truck and at least two EREV SUVs are planned We’ve been hearing rumblings for a...
2025 Cadillac Escalade price hiked $5,700, starts at $89,590
The refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade rolls into the new year on its new 24-inch wheels with a new $89,590 price, including the mandatory $1,995 destination fee, GM’s luxury brand disclosed on...