2024-05-10 21:30
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 si… Read More
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2024-05-10 21:04
Today our podcast went deep on which brands are the cheapest and costliest to maintain.Now I am curious what your experiences have been.Has your car-ownership experience matched Consumer… Read More
2024-05-10 20:15
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2024-05-10 20:00
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 q… Read More
2024-05-10 19:30
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 sayi… Read More
2024-05-10 19:06
Today's UCOTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX.This one is stock and the seller says it's in perfect condition. I was a bit concerned about the condition of the body as I viewed the pics… Read More
2024-05-10 18:10
Hey hey, whaddaya say? Today is podcast day!This week, we talk to Ben Preston from Consumer Reports about the cheapest and most expensive car brands to maintain -- as well as why consumer… Read More
2024-05-10 17:00
Think twice about sniffing a big hit of your car’s cabin air. Almost everyone loves the fabled new car smell, but a recent study suggests that some of that fragrance could be toxic… Read More
2024-05-10 16:00
Cutting new-car prices is a great way to boost sales, but it’s not always kind to the dealers stuck with the inventory. Nissan gave its franchisees authorization to sell vehicles be… Read More
2024-05-10 15:03
Though Tesla’s future and growth prospects remain to be seen, other companies sense blood in the water after the automaker laid off its entire Supercharger team. British Petroleum (… Read More
2024-05-09 21:30
Today has become, completely unplanned, Cadillac day around here. Sometimes one story about a brand begets another one or two. That's been the case this afternoon.I gave you my thoughts o… Read More
2024-05-09 19:00
Today we bring you a 2012 Ford Focus SE.This one has 18-inch Konig wheels, Goodyear rubber, a five-speed manual transmission, Steeda rear sway bar, Ford Performance springs, and Tom's tun… Read More
2024-05-09 18:00
Cadillac once said it would be all-electric by 2030, but like other automakers, it has appeared to soften that commitment.As we reported, it makes sense -- Cadillac isn't the OEM that mad… Read More
2024-05-09 17:33
2024-05-09 17:00
The venerable Lexus ES could soon get a significant electric overhaul. AutoGuide found trademark filings that reveal the brand’s plans for “e”-branded ES models, though… Read More
2024-05-09 16:00
American automakers have grappled with the rollercoaster ups and downs of EV demand domestically, but it appears they’re having an equally difficult time convincing Europeans. Ford… Read More
2024-05-09 15:00
U.S. lawmakers and regulators understandably have a hard time allowing anything with a connection to China into the lives of American consumers, especially connected devices like smartpho… Read More
2024-05-09 14:09
As mentioned yesterday in a story dug up by our Managing Ed, spox at General Motors have confirmed the venerable Malibu isn’t long for this world. But, hey – there… Read More
2024-05-08 21:00
It might surprise you that the Chevrolet Malibu is still in production, but according to a The Detroit News report I found via Autoblog, the venerable mid-size sedan will finish rolling… Read More
2024-05-08 20:40
This week I was testing a 2024 BMW 750x xDrive plug-in hybrid, and honestly, I can't fully process the experience.Let's just say this isn't the 7-Series I grew up with.Oh sure, it's still… Read More
2024-05-08 20:00
Hyundai Motor reportedly plans on using preexisting investments slated for its new EV facility in Georgia to pivot toward hybrid vehicles, as all-electric models haven’t seen the ki… Read More
2024-05-08 18:00
BMW has gotten plenty of mileage from its inline-six engines, but it’s not done yet. The 2025 M4 CS will debut on May 10, sporting a 543-horsepower turbocharged engine, plenty of ca… Read More
2024-05-08 17:00
JLR is tending to its tremendously square Defender this upcoming model year, gifting it the likes of new seating options and an updated four-wheel drive system.We’ll start with the… Read More
2024-05-08 16:00
Most of the media and internet pundits have been zeroed in on Tesla’s layoffs and what they could mean for the automaker and industry at large, but there’s another reported ch… Read More
2024-05-07 21:29
Formula 1, as a global racing series, is immensely popular. It is, however, generally considered to not be as popular with an American audience, though its popularity seems to be growing… Read More
2024-05-07 19:30
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shared documents that would seem to suggest that U.S. shale oil firms purposefully colluded with the government of Saudi Arabia to fix oil pr… Read More
2024-05-07 17:00
Usually when we feature a Land Rover in this space, it's a classic Defender. There's a good reason for that, they're cool. Today, we're going with a more-mainstream Land Rover offering … Read More
2024-05-07 16:00
Though it’s hard to celebrate more midsize SUVs on the American car market, Genesis has consistently been one of the more compelling options in several segments. The automaker updat… Read More
2024-05-07 15:00
While a few startup automakers have broken through with appealing vehicles and somewhat sound business practices, Fisker never really had solid ground under its feet. The automaker has re… Read More
2024-05-07 14:11
Though it never spoke publicly about its automotive ambitions, Apple was almost certainly developing a car before reportedly abandoning its work in recent months. We’re now hearing… Read More
2024-05-06 21:30
Earlier today I went on a bit of a rant about why I don't think, at this point in time at least, that automatic emergency braking shouldn't be mandated to be standard in new cars. Of cour… Read More
2024-05-06 21:00
Honda is said to be changing the naming of its electric cars after customers, particularly those in China, found its name to be exceptionally difficult to pronounce. However, they weren&r……Read More
2024-05-06 20:30
The federal government has pumped billions into EV incentives and charging infrastructure initiatives, and now, it’s automotive suppliers’ turn at the bank. The Biden administ… Read More
2024-05-06 20:00
Sometimes, government regulations make so much sense, you wonder why they weren't passed before. And sometimes, they make sense when taken at face value, but not as much when you think it… Read More
2024-05-06 19:00
Mercedes is launching a convertible version of the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, showcasing the manufacturer’s commitment to convertible models.If you’re hoping to purchase a drop-top v… Read More
2024-05-06 18:00
While there are absolutely exceptions, the days of the super-sleazy used car dealer seem to be behind us here in the States. Anyone ripped off by one of them probably wishes we had laws l… Read More
2024-05-06 17:00
Today we have a project car for you: A 1988 Acura Legend.Our seller bought it for his/her son to learn how to drive on -- and to fix up. But apparently it's too much work for the kid. Tha… Read More
2024-05-06 16:00
Locals near the town of Chesterfield, Missouri have reported fleets of new Tesla models appearing in the parking lot of a once-bustling shopping mall. But, as usual, there’s more to… Read More
2024-05-06 14:00
When it comes to junkyard cars with impressively high final odometer numbers, Toyotas, Hondas, Volvos and Mercedes-Benzes seem to be the most likely to have driven better than 400,000 miles… Read More
2024-05-06 13:00
The Subaru Forester is new for 2025. But the majority of changes aren’t the type you’d see with a totally new, ground-up model. Yes, the body is new, but Subaru has honed the… Read More
2024-05-03 21:30
We've talked about autonomous cars on the podcast twice in recent weeks.We spoke with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumers' fears surrounding AVs, and now we've spoken with former TTAC'e… Read More
2024-05-03 21:04
Sometimes we share clean used cars that would make solid daily drivers. And sometimes we share something that needs work but could be had cheap.Today's 2006 Volvo XC90 is the latter case… Read More
2024-05-03 20:00
It's podcast time again. This week, we talk with Alex Roy, principal at Johnson and Roy Advisors, a company that provides strategy for companies in the AI, robotics, and transportation sp… Read More
2024-05-03 19:14
Last week’s match-up between the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 was fairly close. However, readers seemed to gravitate toward the Toyota due to several factors. It boasted a traditional… Read More
2024-05-03 18:00
Jeep is adding Tuscadero to the Gladiator color catalog due to high demand, and the automaker will soon bring another popular option to the Wrangler-like pickup. The automaker recently c… Read More
2024-05-03 17:00
Despite the rafts of headlines, the world isn’t entirely stuffed with EVs and wheezy compact crossovers. The lunatics at Dodge have just opened order banks for its 2024 Dodge Durang… Read More
2024-05-03 16:08
The Kia EV6 had made waves with its styling and the performance GT model, and it appears the crossover is poised for an update. Yesterday, Kia teased a revised EV6 with a new headlight de… Read More
2024-05-03 14:58
Nearly all of the top automakers selling vehicles in the U.S. have announced aggressive electrification plans that include shifting a majority of their production and sales efforts to EVs… Read More
2024-05-02 21:33
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2024-05-02 21:00
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
2024-05-02 20:02
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
2024-05-02 19:00
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
2024-05-02 17:59
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
2024-05-02 17:00
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
2024-05-02 16:02
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
2024-05-02 15:00
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
2024-05-01 21:14
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
2024-05-01 20:00
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
2024-05-01 18:03
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
2024-05-01 17:00
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
2024-05-01 16:02
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
2024-05-01 15:06
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
2024-05-01 14:37
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
2024-04-30 22:00
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
2024-04-30 21:05
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
2024-04-30 20:41
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
2024-04-30 20:40
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2024-04-30 20:36
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
2024-04-30 18:47
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
2024-04-30 17:00
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
2024-04-30 16:00
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
2024-04-30 15:00
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
2024-04-30 14:10
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
2024-04-29 22:00
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
2024-04-29 21:11
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
2024-04-29 19:12
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
2024-04-29 18:59
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2024-04-29 18:00
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
2024-04-29 17:00
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
2024-04-29 16:00
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
2024-04-29 15:00
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
2024-04-29 14:00
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
2024-04-29 13:00
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
2024-04-26 21:30
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
2024-04-26 21:00
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
2024-04-26 20:30
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
2024-04-26 20:15
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
2024-04-26 20:00
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
2024-04-26 19:45
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
2024-04-26 19:30
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
2024-04-26 19:00
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
2024-04-26 18:31
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
2024-04-26 18:00
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
2024-04-26 17:00
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
2024-04-25 21:30
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
2024-04-25 21:06
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
2024-04-25 19:05
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
2024-04-25 18:00
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
2024-04-25 17:32
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
2024-04-25 16:00
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
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