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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
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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
2024-04-25 15:00
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
2024-04-25 13:48
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
2024-04-25 04:01
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
2024-04-24 21:30
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
2024-04-24 20:00
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
2024-04-24 18:41
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2024-04-24 18:09
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
2024-04-24 16:00
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
2024-04-24 15:00
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
2024-04-24 14:00
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
2024-04-24 02:30
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
2024-04-23 21:08
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
2024-04-23 19:30
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
2024-04-23 18:30
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
2024-04-23 17:00
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
2024-04-23 16:00
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
2024-04-23 15:00
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
2024-04-23 14:00
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
2024-04-22 21:30
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
2024-04-22 21:00
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
2024-04-22 20:30
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
2024-04-22 20:00
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
2024-04-22 19:00
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
2024-04-22 18:00
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
2024-04-22 17:00
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
2024-04-22 16:00
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
2024-04-22 14:30
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
2024-04-19 22:00
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
2024-04-19 21:30
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
2024-04-19 21:00
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
2024-04-19 20:30
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
2024-04-19 20:00
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
2024-04-19 19:30
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
2024-04-19 19:00
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
2024-04-19 17:30
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
2024-04-19 17:00
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
2024-04-19 16:03
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
2024-04-19 14:13
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
2024-04-18 21:30
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
2024-04-18 21:00
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
2024-04-18 20:02
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
2024-04-18 17:00
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
2024-04-18 16:30
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2024-04-18 15:20
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
2024-04-17 21:45
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
2024-04-17 21:07
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
2024-04-17 19:16
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
2024-04-17 18:03
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
2024-04-17 17:00
Honda is facing an NHTSA investigation looking at almost three million vehicles to review safety issues with unexpected emergency braking system activation. The agency opened a preliminar… Read More
2024-04-17 16:00
Americans, especially Californians, have good reason to be skeptical of autonomous vehicles. There have been multiple crashes and plenty of annoying traffic holdups as companies test robo… Read More
2024-04-17 15:07
Remember the Toyota stuck accelerator fiasco? Pepperidge Farm remembers. It’s now Tesla’s turn, as the automaker recently issued a stop-sale for an issue with the Cybertruck&r……Read More
2024-04-16 21:34
Canada Corner. The Carousel*. The Corkscrew.If you follow racing or even just know a little bit about famous racetracks, these names are familiar to you -- they are some of the most famou… Read More
2024-04-16 21:00
This might be the first Scion ever featured in this series. Certainly, it's probably not the last Scion (hey hey!). Anyway, this 2009 Scion xB has a five-speed manual and 123,000 miles.Ou… Read More
2024-04-16 20:00
Following a nine-week hold on F-150 Lightning allocations to dealers, Ford has announced it will be resuming shipments. Meanwhile, Tesla reportedly delayed Cybertruck deliveries. The rumo… Read More
2024-04-16 19:00
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ pay increase has annoyed a subset of shareholders as the automaker positions itself for more layoffs and attempts to shift the production of electric… Read More
2024-04-16 18:00
Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward ful… Read More
2024-04-16 17:00
Automakers have an impact on industries that reach far beyond cars and drivers. Real estate is one area where the sector has a significant footprint, and one of the industry’s bigge… Read More
2024-04-16 16:00
While the future of electric vehicles in the United States is likely nowhere near as dire as many have portrayed, the current state of things hasn’t done much to inspire confidence… Read More
2024-04-16 15:00
Following criticisms and potential legal actions stemming from the Italian Minister for Business, Alfa Romeo has opted to rename the recently revealed Milano crossover. The subcompact mod… Read More
2024-04-16 13:00
I wouldn’t expect most crossover-ish hatchbacks to be solid track machines. Especially if they’re carrying the weight of an electric-vehicle battery.So imagine my surprise at… Read More
2024-04-15 22:00
Last week I wheeled a 2024 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Line around town. I have thoughts, and here they are, in bullet-point form.As a reminder, this Kia has a 3.8-liter V6 that makes 291… Read More
2024-04-15 21:30
Today's QOTD is a weird one, I know, but my brain works in weird ways sometimes.Over the weekend, I was walking into the grocery store when I saw a fellow customer wearing a T-shirt that… Read More
2024-04-15 21:00
Today we bring you a rust-free 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280.The seller says it's all stock except for a front sway bar and it has always been garaged -- apparently it's "like showroom" in term… Read More
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