Are recent job cuts the start of a bloodbath?
TO THE EDITOR: Regarding autonews.com’s “Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant” (Aug. 9), “Nissan offers buyouts to salaried workers as U.S. business slides” (Aug. 6) and...
Lab Eleven Porsche 911 restomod rolls into Jay Leno’s Garage
From Singer to Kalmar, there’s no shortage of high-quality Porsche 911 restomods to choose from. Lab Eleven is yet another entry in this genre, and on a recent episode of “Jay...
Current EV battery chemistry maintains lead as research on improved formulations continues
But variations of a lithium iron phosphate chemistry could make up a third of the market by 2030, surging from less than 10 percent today, according to Boston Consulting Group.
Column: Signs of progress in America’s thousand-mile journey to electric vehicles
The industry will figure EVs out, but it will take time.
2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series gilds the classic roadster
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series to arrive in Red Ambience and White Ambience versions Maybach SL changes to a two-seater with a softer suspension tune Uses the 577-hp twin-turbo V-8 from...
Rimac Nevera R aims to carve the corners
When Rimac revealed the Nevera in 2021, the Croatian brand intended the 1,914-hp electric hypercar to be a GT of sorts, with plenty of performance but also the comfort to drive thousands of miles....
2024 Acura ZDX recalled for software that cuts braking power
The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software issue that can cause the anti-lock braking system to reduce stopping power at speeds under 25 mph, Acura announced Friday. The proposed remedy is...
993 Porsche 911 Speedster is latest Sonderwunsch one-off
Porsche has reminded us that it’s not only new models that can be customized by its Sonderwunsch personalization program, but also classics. The automaker used the backdrop of 2024 Monterey...
Learn these 8 basics about towing before hitching up
Boats, jet skis, and ATVs: these fun machines won’t get to the lake or the trail on their own. How do they get there? Behind another vehicle, usually a pickup truck. Research has shown that...
Leo Michael cartoon: Apples and oranges
Average plant capacity utilization — or a plant’s actual production rate compared with its potential rate — is 70 percent in North America so far this year, according to GlobalData....
Coulter Motor Co. settles vehicle pricing add-ons case with FTC, Arizona for $2.6 million
The owner of dealerships Coulter Cadillac Tempe and Coulter Buick GMC Tempe and a former general manager of the stores have agreed to pay a combined $2.6 million to settle allegations of...
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept previews possible performance EV
Cadillac is thinking about leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it will be propelled by electric powertrains. The brand has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a...
Hyundai Mulls Extended-Range Electric Pickup After Cybertruck Teardown
Hyundai reportedly tore down a Tesla Cybertruck at one of its research facilities in South Korea. The manufacturer wants to make a full-size electric pickup, which will probably be a range extender,...
First Shift: EV charging infrastructure to expand
• EV charging infrastructure to expand • Nissan’s hybrid goes Rogue • ‘Return to its DNA’ for Jaguar • Lincoln redesigns the...
2025 Lincoln Navigator preview
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator? What does it compare to? The Navigator luxury SUV rides on a full-size frame that’s a distant cousin to the Ford F-150 and a sibling to the...
Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes
Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world’s fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as...
2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron? What does it compare to? The Q8 E-Tron and its sportier SQ8 E-Tron sibling are five-seat, all-electric crossovers that took the place of a model...
Ford Mustang four-door coupe, off-roader reportedly shown to dealers
More evidence is mounting that Ford may be preparing new body styles for the Mustang lineup. Citing four people in attendance at a recent Ford dealer meet in Las Vegas, Automotive News (subscription...
Editorial: Prioritizing flexibility could mean losing stability
If automakers don’t reassess their assembly plants over the next few years, underutilization could become another pain point of the EV transition.
GMC Sierra EV Vs. Hummer EV: Same Platform, Totally Different Trucks
The GMC Sierra EV and Hummer EV ride on the same platform, cost the same and are sold at the same dealers. But while the Hummer EV is an off-road-focused toy, the Sierra EV Denali is a more...