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QOTD: How Can Unions Break Through in the South?
The UAW scored a victory at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga earlier this year before falling short with Mercedes-Benz in Alabama last week.
Report: Lamborghini's Details Wild New Hybrid V8
With literally every automaker currently in operation still hunting for ways to electrify their lineup, many have embraced hybridization as purely electric vehicles continue to polarize shoppers....
Used Car of the Day: 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Today we bring you some FoMoCo goodness -- a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. The word "Motorcraft" just surfaced from the deepest recesses of my mind.
Rivian Offers Deep Discounts on R1T Leases
Rivian’s vehicles might be popular and offer cool features, but they’re far from affordable. That will change, at least for lessees, for a little while, as the automaker is offering deep disc...
Tesla is Doing Damage Control With Euro Fleet Buyers After Price Cuts Shave Residual Values
Fleet buyers usually get a better price than individuals because of the large volumes they purchase, but Tesla is offering deeper discounts to some European leasing companies after previous price...
Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama Plant Shut Down UAW Efforts - For Now
The United Autoworkers Union (UAW) scored a big win with the Tennessee-based VW plant’s vote to organize , but it’s not infallible. Last week, workers at Mercedes-Benz’s facility in Alabama...
Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
GM began producing cars on its J Platform beginning in 1981 , and the J-Body proved to be a tremendous global sales success for The General. Nearly a quarter-century later, the final new J-based ...
QOTD: Should There Be More Sedans?
Just a bit ago I opined that GM/Chevy are being, uh, not very smart by killing the Chevrolet Malibu. I extended that out to Ford and Stellantis, as well. While I don't think every OEM needs a sed...
Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXV)
In last week’s Eldorado installment , we reviewed the interior updates made to the Eldorado Seville and Biarritz. Their revised interiors added additional chrome, modernized gauges, and ditched...
Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is dead . Or, at least, it will be come November.
What's the Difference Between All-Season and All-Season Touring Tires?
Before straying too far into the weeds of this topic, we need to recognize there are wide swaths of this country – primarily in the snow belt – where drivers can greatly benefit from having a...
Automotive Execs Speculate About Hypothetical EV Camaro and Mustang Sedan
General Motors president Mark Reuss threw some shade at the all-electric Ford “Mustang” Mach-E by suggesting an electrified Chevrolet Camaro would not go the crossover route if he had his dru...
How One Man Got the Best Job in the World
Welcome back. This week we have another episode of the TTAC podcast!
Acura ZDX Type S first EV to pace Pikes Peak
Next month will see the 102nd running of Pikes Peak, officially known as – ahem – The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb brought to you by Gran Turismo . Organizers are ...
Dodge and Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis is Retiring
Tim Kuniskis, Dodge and Ram’s CEO, is leaving the house that Hellcat built. His tenure at Stellantis and its previous iterations spans 32 years, with his stint at the helms of Dodge starting in...
Not Dead Yet: Mitsubishi Shows Exciting Signs of Life With New Product Road Map
Mitsubishi has felt like a fading brand for years, but the automaker recently announced a new product roadmap that gives us all a good reason to be hopeful. Among promising one new or completely ...
Used Car of the Day: 1985 Toyota Supra
Today we go back to the '80s for this 1985 Toyota Supra.
QOTD: Are Tariffs The Right Move?
Two days ago President Biden announced heavy tariff increases on China that will push tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles past 100 percent.
Headaches for Red Bull: Adrian Newey Isn't Retiring Yet
Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey left Red Bull a couple of weeks ago, and the racing world has been on fire with speculation about his next move since. Though many believed he would ride off in...
Electrification and Expansion: Mitsubishi's 2030 Plan
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has introduced a comprehensive North American business strategy called "Momentum 2030." This plan, extending to the fiscal year 2030, details the comp...
Aston Martin Considers Rugged 4x4
The current trend to ‘Safari all the things’ has ensnared numerous luxury automotive brands, birthing machines like the Porsche 911 Dakar and the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. Now, it seems l...
Apple Introducing New Features to Combat Motion Sickness, Improves CarPlay
On Wednesday, Apple announced it would be making changes to iOS that would benefit iPhone and iPad owners prone toward motion sickness. While the company is actually introducing a handful of new ...
Ford Asks Suppliers to Help it Cut Costs
Ford has reported significant losses on its EV business, and a letter obtained by Crain’s Detroit Business/Automotive News shows that the automaker is looking to cut costs with its suppliers. T...
Used Car of the Day: 2003 Volkswagen Golf
Today we feature a clean-looking 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
QOTD: How Do You Find Tunes on the Road?
Today I am in California to test the 2025 Mazda CX-70 , and on the drive this morning I wanted some tunes.
Porsche Declares 911 Hybrid Development Successful
The Porsche 911 has been the company’s most-iconic model since the 1960s and fans have historically been adamantly against the manufacturer tampering with the recipe. As you might imagine, news...
Ford Issues Recall for ‘Forced Neutral Condition’
An oddball situation has prompted the Blue Oval to recall a number of its hybrid vehicles, lest the machines suddenly pop themselves into neutral whilst at speed.
Driving Dystopia: Eight Automakers Accused of Lying About Customer Data Protections
Legislators have accused several automakers of betraying their customers by going back on an earlier pledge to protect their data. The brands stated during a congressional inquiry that they would...
The Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is Now in Production
We’ve been hearing about the Chevy Silverado EV for what seems like forever, but the first mainstream models have finally entered production . The automaker is building the top RST version of t...
Ford Designed a Specialty Test Track for the Mach-E Rally
Ford saw a tremendous Mustang Mach-E sales boost after lowering prices earlier this year, and the new Rally model could further help its cause. The Blue Oval recently showed its testing process f...
BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers
Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) doesn’t currently sell vehicles in the U.S., but it’s coming awfully close to our borders. It recently revealed a plug-in hybrid truck for the Mexica...
Drive Notes: 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line
Before decamping to California , I parted ways with a 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line. The experience was illuminating.
QOTD: What Do You Want to Know About the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
Our regular programming will be a bit different over the next day or two, as I am in California to drive the 2025 Mazda CX-70 and the schedule doesn't leave me a lot of laptop time.
Despite Investing Billions, Biden’s EV Charging Fund Hasn’t Yielded Much
The amount the United States has been spending to advance the proliferation of all-electric vehicles in recent years has been genuinely staggering. However, the allocated funding doesn’t appear...
New Tesla Ad Campaign Aims to Sway Shareholders to Approve Musk's Massive Pay Package
Tesla layoffs and safety investigations are common stories these days, but that hasn’t changed the automaker’s CEO from believing he’s entitled to tens of billions in compensation. While th...
Tariffs On Chinese EVs Now Exceed 100 Percent
It’s no secret that Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding into international markets, but the U.S. is determined to make it as difficult as possible for them to gain a foothold here. Preside...
Miami Beach Police Showcase Rolls-Royce Recruitment Vehicle, Angering Everyone
The Miami Beach Police Department has revealed its newest recruitment tool — a Rolls-Royce modified with MBPD graphics and flashing lights.
QOTD: Will Chinese Automakers Eat Everyone's Lunch?
I just finished reading a piece that's been bouncing around the Internet for a few days now. Inside EVs sent automotive journalist Kevin Williams to the Beijing Auto Show, and Williams walked awa...
Used Car of the Day: 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T
Today we offer up a 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T for your perusal.
2023 Toyota Crown Platinum Review – Eating (Some) Crow
I was a tad harsh last year after I drove the 2023 Toyota Crown for the first time. I got a Platinum trim for testing months later – and while I stand by what I wrote regarding lower trims, the...
NHTSA Launches Investigation Into Amazon’s Self-Driving Zoox Division
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into the Amazon-owned Zoox after two of its robotaxis were involved in crashes. The vehicles in question were effectively fau...
Report: Mazda Giving the CX-5 Hybrid Power for Its Next Generation
The Mazda CX-5 is aging compared to the rest of its fleet, but it remains a top seller for the brand. It’s still a surprisingly engaging and well-equipped compact SUV, however, and Motor1 recen...
Report: New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Could Return to V8 Power
The Mercedes-AMG “63” cars long featured hand-built V8 engines, but the brand stepped away from that model with the recent C 63 S E Performance. Its four-cylinder engine with F1-derived tech ...
Multiple Injuries and Arrests at Tesla's German Gigafactory Protests
Tesla’s German plant has run into pushback on multiple occasions, as protestors opposed to the automaker’s expansion in the region have been very public with their stance. Most recently, a gr...
Junkyard Find: 2008 Mercury Sable, Press Loaner Flashback Edition
When you write about cars for a living, you can get carefully prepared vehicles dropped off at your door (or at airports) for you to experience and then review . Sometimes you even get the experi...
Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXIV)
In 1959, Bill Mitchell was newly in charge of Cadillac’s design department. Keen to shrug off his predecessor’s gaudy choices, Mitchell made sweeping exterior changes for a single all-out yea...
QOTD: What Have Your Maintenance Costs Been Like?
Today our podcast went deep on which brands are the cheapest and costliest to maintain. Now I am curious what your experiences have been.
Battista Cinquantacinque: A Modern Take on a 1950s Icon
The Automobili Pininfarina Battista Cinquantacinque is a hyper GT that pays homage to the 1955 Lancia Florida, a vehicle designed by Battista 'Pinin' Farina. The Lancia Florida is revered for its...
Would You Rather? Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla
Piggybacking off our earlier match between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 , this week’s throw-down will be between the 2024 Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. While neither model sells quite like ...
Chief of Design at Ford Suddenly Departs
We generally don’t comment on the reshuffling of corner offices at an OEM – but when the design boss at a Detroit Three automaker allegedly sends an email out of the blue saying ‘peace out�...