Jeep has brought back the Tuscadero color for the Wrangler, and now added it to the Gladiator.For those unfamiliar, it's eye-searingly pink.This is obviously anecdotal, but I've found tha… Read More
Today we bring you a clean 2016 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L.It appears to be well-maintained and in like-new condition, with the only issues I see is that the windshield was replaced recently… Read More
In most instances, we would pass on using a news slot for the announcement of a simple paint color. But in an era where our roads are inundated with approximately four trillion shades of… Read More
Of all the stupid vehicle modification trends over the last few decades, “squatting” has to be one of the worst. People giving their trucks the “Carolina Squat” by… Read More
Stellantis isn’t ignoring EVs, but it isn’t ready to move on from internal combustion if that’s what its customers want. Company CFO Natalie Knight told WardsAuto that w… Read More
While the impacts of Tesla recent Supercharger team layoffs remain to be seen, reports have surfaced that it’s giving up on another of its innovations. Reuters sources said the aut… Read More
Time flies, doesn’t it? Seems just a year or two ago your author took a troubled and stressful trip to Austin to pick up a lightly used GS 350. But that was a full five years ago now… Read More
Yesterday, Tesla laid off the entire team responsible for working on its Supercharger stations. Considering that so many other automakers are in the process of switching to the Tesla char… Read More
Ford has announced its new dealership training platform for the United States, noting that it will utilize artificial intelligence to better familiarize sales teams with product knowledge… Read More
We're going wayback to the '70s for today's UCOTD. Meet this 1976 Toyota Celica GT liftback with a five-speed manual.The seller says its been restored and well maintained and is mostly st… Read More
In a shocking move, Tesla laid off its entire Supercharger staff, raising questions about its future and ability to continue offering a superior experience to a growing number of EV owner… Read More
SUVs make the automotive world go round, so much so that even exotic automakers are now in the game. Lamborghini was one of the first with the Urus, and the company recently announced an… Read More
It has only been a few months since the United Autoworkers Union (UAW) won big time after its historic strikes against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, but union organizers have anot… Read More
If you want to get the most out of your high performance vehicle, you need a set of high performance tires. These tires offer you the grip and traction you just can’t find in a set of… Read More
I got a press release from Aston Martin today about the opening of a high-rise condo building in Miami that bears the company's branding.Of course, the 66-story, 391-unit building is open… Read More
Tesla is undergoing layoffs, with Elon Musk confirming the loss of two senior executives and plans to reduce overhead by cutting staff. This has been relatively common within the automoti… Read More
The popular Equinox represents bread-and-butter sales for many Chevy dealers, so any wholesale changes are often eyed with equal amounts of anticipation and trepidation. Looking far more… Read More
If you’re interested in a career in automotive journalism, here’s a piece of unsolicited advice – don’t get in the passenger seat of a Lucid Air Sapphire with the… Read More
Over two dozen states have joined forces to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over proposed vehicle emissions regulations put forward by the Biden administration in March. Gri… Read More
Today we have a lightly-used 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth that seems pretty clean.There are only 10,986 miles on this California-based car. Sadly, it has an automatic transmission -- Abarths are… Read More
Automakers are increasingly making advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) like automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard to meet tightening crash-test standards, but that feature will bec… Read More
While American politicians love to harp about TikTok’s Chinese owners and the national security issues that could bring, it may also be true that they worry that the platform is inf… Read More
Electric vehicle naysayers have a whole host of arguments against moving away from internal combustion. Range anxiety is often one of the first to hit the table, but that’s quickly… Read More
It’s a bit of a shame that I didn’t have a chance to take the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R I tested off road. I’d have loved to have jumped some sand dunes or done some mudd… Read More
We brought you news this morning that Fisker founder and boss Henrik Fisker has apparently listed his L.A. mansion for sale for more than Fisker appears to be worth.So, would you rather o… Read More
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it has updated its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to account for higher speeds. Originally, the group was only… Read More
The burly Ram brand has officially announced what alert Canadian gearheads have known for a spell – the old-school Ram 1500 Classic pickup truck has been cancelled in that country.W… Read More
Today we bring you a 2007 BMW M6.The pickings are a bit slim today, so I snagged this sleek-looking coupe that apparently has some issues, including transmission troubles. It also appears… Read More
This will come as no surprise to anyone, but Tesla is yet again changing its prices, though this time it’s on a less-than-week-old vehicle. The Model 3 Performance, which only went… Read More
One of the more popular selling points for new EVs is the massive amount of almost instant torque they deliver, making some models shockingly quick off the line. The Kia EV6 GT is one of… Read More
Fisker is on shaky ground, and while it might have a few interested buyers, nothing is certain, and things could go sideways at any time. Company founder and designer Henrik Fisker appear… Read More
Volvo sold brick-shaped rear-wheel-drive station wagons in North America beginning in 1968 with the 145 and continuing through the final V90s three decades later. The 700 Series wagons showe… Read More
Earlier today we reported on Honda's plan to invest in EV manufacturing in Canada.Will it pay off?Will this help Honda get stronger in terms of EV offerings? Or is it a lot of hype with n… Read More
Today we're bringing you a 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR that might need a bit of work.There are 83K miles and the car has apparently had some major maintenance done -- and it has a new catalyti… Read More
It's time for another podcast!We chat with Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst, about the cars you should buy new -- and those you'd be better off buying used. Matthew Guy also drops… Read More
We announced a giveaway earlier today, and while we're on the subject, we have a winner in our earlier Bridgestone Blizzak giveaway.It took a really long time -- please, people, don't sig… Read More
Last week we reviewed the dramatic and super finned exterior design of the 1959 Eldorado, in its two-door Seville hardtop coupe format. While its less popular convertible sibling Biarritz re… Read More
We're giving things away again. This time it's a six-pack of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, and more.Here's what you'll get: The aforementioned six-pack of 20-oz bottles of Techron… Read More
Standing still is a great way to get run over, especially in the cutthroat segment which is the luxury midsize crossover game. Genesis has just released images of its 2025 GV70, packing a… Read More
With the Mini Aceman going from cutesy concept to real car, some are wondering whether the model will be migrating from China to North America. Sized between the Cooper Electric Hardtop a… Read More
Late last year, Tesla recalled two million vehicles to add more driver monitoring safeguards to its Autopilot feature, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is worried it… Read More
Toyota hinted at a new electric Highlander variant earlier this month, but its most recent announcement confirms another three-row electric SUV. Yesterday, the Japanese auto giant said it… Read More
Like Toyota, Honda has been slower than most to jump into the EV pool with both feet, but it now appears the automaker is ready to take a dive. It recently announced a significant investm… Read More
We reported this morning on Nissan's plans to roll out new versions of the Armada, Murano, and Rogue as part of a plan to revitalize the brand and generate more sales.Will it work?Obvious… Read More
Welcome back to drive notes, which is a Cliff Note's review of vehicles that are currently in, or recently were in, my possession for a test.Today we have the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD… Read More
We love wagons around here, and the recent trend continues with this 2010 Audi A3 wagon.It has three pedals and a row-your-own gearbox, in addition to the Winter and Premium Plus packages… Read More
Yes, we’re crafting a post focused on the choice of its manufacturer to display the thing in a different color. But, given the nameplate history, there’s good reason for doing… Read More
On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we use and… Read More
Nissan sales have languished in recent times, but the automaker has a turnaround plan that leans on improved products that will debut over the next several months. Automotive News obtaine… Read More
BMW’s sedan catalog is surprisingly expansive, though there’s quite a bit of overlap between model lines. The 4 Series cars build on the slightly smaller 3 Series with sleeker… Read More
Ford hasn’t had the best luck with profitability on its electric vehicle business, but the automaker is not shying away from aiming at the cheaper end of the EV spectrum. CEO Jim Fa… Read More
The 2025 Ram 1500 I drove earlier this year no longer offers a TRX model. We knew, however, that Ram wouldn't go long without offering a high-performance trim. Enter the 2025 Ram RHOWe kn… Read More
Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV.One of the biggest reasons not to purchase an EV that I hear is that the MSRP of most EVs is too… Read More
We’re introducing a new segment where we intentionally pit two vehicles against each other that are exceedingly difficult to choose between. The idea is to create a would-you-rather… Read More
Today we bring you a manual-transmission wagon. Got the vapors yet? It's also Swedish. It's a 2006 Volvo V70R.It's all-wheel drive with a six-speed manual transmission. It's had the same… Read More
Tesla recently slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving assistance feature, and it now appears the automaker is taking steps to expand its reach to other OEMs. CEO Elon Musk recently co… Read More
VinFast has had several early bumps in the road, but the Vietnamese automaker appears to be hitting its stride in at least one area. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S… Read More
Following Tesla has always been a whiplash-inducing experience. The will they, won’t they themes continue in 2024, as the automaker recently reversed its reported decision to nix af… Read More
Electrification has crept like a static-filled blanket over the Mercedes shop floor, consuming just about every major model in a wide variety of segments in which the German automaker is… Read More
Yesterday we reported on a Consumer Reports story listing the most expensive and least expensive car brands in terms of maintenance.This, plus a Wall Street Journal article from February… Read More
Today we have a 2005 Chevrolet SSR with about 60K miles for your perusal.It's an automatic that just had the linkage repaired and upgraded.Mods/features include a K&N filter, chrome w… Read More
Toyota has released details on the Tacoma Hybrid, showing it will start at $47,795 as part of the TRD Sport trim. While that’s nearly $7,000 more than the gasoline variant of the TR… Read More
If yer looking for a midsize sedan with all-wheel drive, the list of choices is about to get smaller. Subaru has announced production of the Legacy will end early in the 2025 calendar.It… Read More
There’s room for debate over whether the Cayenne saved Porsche, but it’s hard to deny the SUV’s impact on the performance automaker’s bottom line. The Cayenne has… Read More
Aftermarket car parts are a huge business, with hundreds of niche companies selling vehicle- and application- specific upgrades and merchandise. They can be pricey, though, and like anyth… Read More
Rivian sells two compelling EVs that have garnered a good deal of happy customers, but they’re far from affordable. At around $70,000 to start, the brand’s R1T pickup and R1S… Read More
With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more re… Read More
Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to unionize on Friday. But the UAW won't stop there.According to Reuters, next up for the UAW is a mid-May vote to unioniz… Read More
Once again, our UCOTD is a wagon. What can we say, we love wagons. In this case, it's a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon.Our seller says it runs well but has a little bit of rust. There also… Read More
Connected vehicles now appear to be on the table as a new vector for government surveillance. On Saturday, President Joe Biden signed a bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign I… Read More
Applying tint to window glass is hardly a new way to keep the cabin of one’s car cool in direct sunlight – but Hyundai claims there remains innovations to explore in the field… Read More
Regardless of how you feel about the tech, the truth has always been that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature has been ridiculously expensive. The good news now, at least for Te… Read More
Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. Most recently, a state dealer… Read More
Fresh off a great year for the United Autoworkers Union (UAW), which saw wins against the Detroit Big Three automakers, union president Shawn Fain set his sights on several other automake… Read More
The Chrysler Corporation sold vans based on the B-Series platform from the 1971 through 2003 model years, giving them Dodge, Plymouth and Fargo badging along the way. Today's Junkyard Find i… Read More
Matt went long on the UAW's drive to unionize auto plants located in the American South.I don't need to recap pro- and anti-union arguments -- you know them by now. What I am curious abou… Read More
In our last installment of the Cadillac Eldorado saga, we covered the engineering and equipment advancements that arrived with the fourth generation in 1959. All Cadillacs grew longer, lower… Read More
Today we serve up a heavily modified 1992 BMW 535i.This is apparently a "hobby" car that has never been driven in the winter and has been garage-kept.Mods include the camshaft, exhaust ma… Read More
The entertaining Ford Heritage Vault is a treasure trove of photos and information from the Blue Oval’s yesteryear, including the scattered forgotten concept vehicle. Whilst looking… Read More
Last month, I was chatting with Dave Thomas from CDK Global on the TTAC podcast. We were discussing electric vehicles, and Dave suggested that for many EV buyers, range isn’t that m… Read More
All good things eventually come to an end. The Chevy Corvette got its most dramatic makeover ever in 2020, but the man behind the car’s evolution since 2006 recently announced his r… Read More
With the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Union (UAW) seeking to expand in the Southern United States, Republican governors have st… Read More
Today is Friday, so it must be podcast day!In our newest episode, I speak with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumer fears that surround autonomous vehicles -- and how the industry can add… Read More
The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.” Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministr… Read More
Formula One has always been a rich person’s sport, but it has become equally as exclusive for fans trying to get tickets. Three-day passes for the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the… Read More
It is flummoxing when automakers decide to saddle an enormous expanse of digital real estate with relatively few display options. Sure, the whole so-called Calm Screen from Hackett-era pr… Read More
Normally, when a large, well-known company moves its headquarters, it's pretty big news.That's because in many cases, the company is moving across the country, or perhaps from the city to… Read More
Ford's popular Maverick pickup truck gets only minor changes for 2024. That's a good thing, since there's a reason the Maverick is well-liked.The biggest change is that the gas engine is… Read More
Today we bring you a car that wasn't, to my knowledge, sold new in the United States. It's a Mexican-spec Volkswagen Derby. Which was basically a rebadged SEAT Cordoba.Basically, the car… Read More
Electric-only automakers are going through it right now. Tesla recently laid off 10,000 workers after posting disappointing first-quarter sales numbers, and now Rivian is slashing another… Read More
Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Even so, the Mexican government isn’t rolling out the red carpet due to… Read More
I am told spring is here, though the weather has been, shall we say, inconsistent? We've had some warm days, and some spring rain, but it's also remained chilly at times. Spring in Chicag… Read More
Today we bring you some wagon goodness -- a 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS wagon.This one is 100 percent stock, according to the seller, with 63,900 miles on the odometer. It's been garage ke… Read More
The Ford Motor Company is offering a limited appearance package for the 2025 model year of the Mustang, stating that there will be just 1,965 examples to commemorate the car’s intro… Read More
Perhaps the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N we featured isn’t your speed. Too tall, too expensive, too electric. Give me an old-school small sports sedan, you say. Give me internal-combustio… Read More