2023-02-08 00:00
The Ford F-150 Lightning has been on sale for a while now, but it’s still nearly impossible to walk into a dealer and buy one without ordering and waiting a considerable amount of… Read More
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2023-02-07 23:00
Hertz has reportedly fallen short of its promise to buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla last year. Though, taking a look at the role EVs are playing in the rental industry right now… Read More
2023-02-07 22:11
The new Mazda CX-90 is coming in spring with three new powertrains, a shockingly nice interior, and the right features to make “Ze German” luxury SUVs quake in their opulent… Read More
2023-02-07 19:37
Mercedes-Benz has officially debuted the all-electric version of the Sprinter and confirmed it will arrive in the United States sometime after the summer solstice. While the van will com… Read More
2023-02-07 18:00
Building on yesterday’s report from Chris about hiccups in VinFast delivery, we bring news that the fledgling automaker is laying off numerous employees whilst also folding Canadia… Read More
2023-02-07 17:30
We've been reporting on recalls a fair bit lately. Of course, covering recalls is always part of the automotive journalism biz, since it's a bread-and-butter topic.I'm willing to bet som… Read More
2023-02-06 21:30
The Takata airbag fiasco appears to be a never-ending struggle with Honda recently having to issue a stop-drive notice on roughly 8,200 automobiles manufactured about 20 years ago. Due t… Read More
2023-02-06 21:10
I had a conversation with a couple of non-auto-industry friends last week about cell phone use while driving. This started when someone complained about people not seeing green lights be… Read More
2023-02-06 20:14
Car enthusiasts love a hot-rod wagon, and this 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, available for $27,000, might just fit the bill for you.Yes, of course, it has the Hemi -- why wouldn't it? It also… Read More
2023-02-06 19:00
Nissan is reportedly on track to have its very first solid-state battery production plant up and running by 2025, with vehicles leveraging the technology by 2028. While these units are s… Read More
2023-02-06 17:00
VinFast can’t seem to make up its mind about how, when, and for how much to sell its vehicles. Recently, the automaker announced that the first round of U.S.-bound vehicles had lef… Read More
2023-02-06 16:30
Porsche is going electric, shifting decades of motorsport and engineering knowledge to completely novel propulsion systems and platforms. The Taycan arrived in 2020 with mind-bending per… Read More
2023-02-05 17:15
Today's TTAC Rewind takes us back a few years to 2016 when Jack wrote up a rental review of the 2016 Chrysler 200.For today's reading pleasure, spend a few minutes reading Mr. Baruth's a… Read More
2023-02-03 23:00
I had a friend ask me recently about my experience with older air-cooled vehicles and what my feeling about the right oil weight to run was. Well, I have driven air-cooled vehicles for m… Read More
2023-02-03 22:00
There are photos on the Intertoobz of the Tesla Cybertruck testing, undisguised, in California.Yes, the truck appears to actually be capable of movement under its own power.Does this mea… Read More
2023-02-03 21:44
Today's used car of the day is a quirky little runabout that has an owner uniquely qualified to care for it. This 2005 Scion xB has been owned by a Toyota tech.He or she is the second ow… Read More
2023-02-03 20:00
It is a breath of fresh air to have someone like Jim Farley at the helm of an automaker. The man brings a bracing level of candor to a world generally filled with sanitized PR statements… Read More
2023-02-03 18:32
The United States Department of the Treasury appears to have caved after receiving sustained pressure from the auto lobby, modifying how vehicles are classified in the updated EV tax cre… Read More
2023-02-03 16:34
We’re guessing a trip to the dealership for service is a routine affair for most people, but sometimes things go sideways. There are all sorts of stories of cars being dropped off… Read More
2023-02-03 16:12
Ford Motor Company has a decades-long relationship with Formula 1 that includes a record for being the third-winningest engine manufacturer in the sport’s long and storied history… Read More
2023-02-02 22:30
Would you believe it’s been a year and a half since we last discussed used convertibles? Much has changed during the interim: The economy, the used-car market, and life in general. Whi… Read More
2023-02-02 21:26
Hyundai announced today that the maximum range in the Ioniq6 will be a tick over 360 miles.Not bad!Range anxiety has always been a concern with EVs, but we're reaching a point where EVs… Read More
2023-02-02 20:31
Today's used car of the day is a Jeep of a different feather. This 1994 Jeep Cherokee is cheap and ready for a good home.All it takes to get into this 4.0-liter with a five-speed manual… Read More
2023-02-02 19:30
The strategic partnership between France’s Renault and Japan’s Nissan has been a tenuous alliance throughout most of its history. However, the duo is attempting – once… Read More
2023-02-02 18:32
There are only two hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (FCEV) on sale today. One is sold by Hyundai, and the other by Toyota. Honda sold one for several years until 2021 when it discontinued the… Read More
2023-02-02 18:00
Alfa Romeo doesn’t sell anywhere near the number of vehicles that other brands under the Stellantis umbrella do, but the storied Italian automaker appears to have a hit with its ne… Read More
2023-02-02 17:38
Hands up if you or someone you know has had a brush with catalytic converter theft. Packed with valuable metals, unsavory sorts have been helping themselves to this easily accessible par… Read More
2023-02-01 22:00
It's time for another TTAC Giveaway! It's time for another dash cam -- this one from ThinkWare.This F200 has dual-channel 1080P full HD capability and can connect to Wi-Fi. It includes f… Read More
2023-02-01 21:30
Sometimes, when new cars are too expensive, you can buy lightly used for a little bit less money. This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon might qualify.For $43K, you can get into a Wrangler with… Read More
2023-02-01 21:00
Today's video of the week, presented for your afternoon amusement, shows two young men enjoying the sound of a subwoofer. Too bad that they don't know that the vibrations will set off th… Read More
2023-02-01 19:35
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has been under fire for pushing ahead with the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion poised to encompass the entire city and its surrounding suburbs… Read More
2023-02-01 19:00
We posted earlier about the fact that many hourly employees at General Motors could enjoy five-figure bonuses this year, thanks in part to tweaks in the UAW agreement and a banner year f… Read More
2023-02-01 18:00
The economy hasn’t tumbled into the massive recession that some predicted, but there are signs of trouble brewing in the automotive lending industry. At the end of last year, more… Read More
2023-02-01 17:32
Originally known as the ML-Class, the GLE is Mercedes-Benz’s mid-range SUV. It’s getting a much-needed mid-cycle refresh for 2024 that brings a new plug-in hybrid variant and… Read More
2023-02-01 17:00
It's cold outside. Really, really cold. Cold enough that the car washes are closed and anyone who doesn't need to be outside isn't.Growing up, we used to warm up our cars in weather like… Read More
2023-01-31 20:03
Matt reported earlier today that Mazda is intent on keeping the Miata around basically forever. But it's unclear what it has in mind for the car in the future.So, I ask of you -- what sh… Read More
2023-01-31 20:00
We had a project-ready Ford Thunderbird last week, and today we're featuring a 1982 Dodge Rampage that needs some work. Actually, two of them.Six-thousand dollars get you in the door. Th… Read More
2023-01-31 18:00
With the current-generation Mazda MX-5 nearing the end of its lifecycle, there are a lot of questions about what exactly its successor will be like. The ND Miata has effectively built on… Read More
2023-01-31 17:30
Major automakers deal with recalls all the time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) monitors complaints on safety and other issues and works with automakers to st… Read More
2023-01-31 17:00
Automakers would love to have you believe that they all march to their own drummers, but the reality is that the market is tied together in ways both obvious and less so. Yesterday, Ford… Read More
2023-01-31 16:04
Mazda currently sells four crossovers, not including the California-only MX-30 EV. But it doesn’t have a premium-priced three-row. Yes, the three-row CX-9 is nice for the price, bu… Read More
2023-01-31 15:37
Flying in the face of empty dealership lots and a headache-inducing supply chain, General Motors reported this morning that the company recorded just under $10 billion in net income duri… Read More
2023-01-30 22:30
Trying this again, after gremlins ate the first post. We're all about that van life around these parts, and we're intrigued by this $50K 2019 Ford Transit Connect.The seller is the origi… Read More
2023-01-30 22:06
It gets buried in the larger sports conversation by the NFL, but the 24 Hours of Daytona took place over the weekend.I caught a little bit Saturday, but Sunday it seemed impossible to fi… Read More
2023-01-30 21:00
If you’re into tackling off-road challenges on a budget or have an unhealthy amount of nostalgia for the Suzuki Samurai that was taken from us in the 1990s, you were probably dishe… Read More
2023-01-30 19:09
Volvo Cars is reintroducing its subscription model in California, despite having previously gotten in trouble for violating the state's franchise laws. While the automotive industry has… Read More
2023-01-30 18:00
Audi began rolling out its exotic “Sphere” concepts in 2021. The Grandsphere Concept previewed an electric flagship sedan, and we’re now learning that it will likely ar… Read More
2023-01-30 17:30
You knew this was going to happen, right? After the crew at Tesla significantly cut its prices, talking heads began wondering how long it would take for others to follow suit. Answer: No… Read More
2023-01-30 17:11
Recalls often involve important, safety-critical equipment and technology, but some seem almost silly by comparison. Chevrolet once sent a bunch of Sonics to customers without brake pads… Read More
2023-01-30 15:30
Starting with the 1962 model year, GM sold cars on the new compact rear-wheel-drive X Platform (thus dooming the Corvair long before Ralph Nader had any say in the matter). In the United Sta… Read More
2023-01-29 15:00
Last week, our TTAC throwback was a 2012 model. This week, we're staying in that era and bringing you a minivan instead of a sports sedan. Remember the 2011 Nissan Quest?Michael Karesh's… Read More
2023-01-28 00:00
Matt's piece about Toyota and small trucks today got me thinking. I am ready to ask the very obvious question: Should Toyota join Ford and Hyundai in bringing small trucks back to market… Read More
2023-01-27 23:30
Today's UCOTD is a project car. It's a 1988 Ford Thunderbird that the seller is asking just $1,000 for.There's little info in the listing. The seller writes a variation of the famous lin… Read More
2023-01-27 23:00
The successes the Lincoln Continental Mark series achieved with its triumphant return as the Mark III personal luxury coupe of 1969 ensured the Mark IV of 1972 was also a success. And when t… Read More
2023-01-27 22:30
In front of this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours, Chevy took the time to haul the covers off its newest mid-engined monster meant for customer racing – though you’ll have to… Read More
2023-01-27 22:00
Hi there, folks. We're working on another initiative with our corporate parents/partners to promote our forums. In this case, it's all about Audi and F1.If you're a fan of Audi and F1, t… Read More
2023-01-27 21:30
Toyota executives are rumored to be considering the possibility of launching a smaller pickup to slot beneath the global phenomenon that is the Hilux, as well as the North American Tacom… Read More
2023-01-27 21:02
The Ford Motor Company is recalling a sizable number of late-model SUVs over faulty rear-view camera systems that may not display what’s behind the vehicle. While rear-facing autom… Read More
2023-01-27 18:17
Those who have suffered through reading my works here and elsewhere over the past seven years likely have suspected - I’m merely using this second career as an automotive reviewer… Read More
2023-01-27 17:06
Jay Leno has been a fixture on television for more than 30 years, and that’s not even counting standup appearances and other work he did prior to The Tonight Show. That t… Read More
2023-01-27 16:38
Another day, another Tesla Cybertruck delay. After its reveal in 2019, CEO Elon Musk promised deliveries in late 2021, but a pandemic and global supply chain crisis threw a curve. The au… Read More
2023-01-26 22:00
Nissan has been trying to gain traction in the truck market around here for a few years, with varying degrees of success. Now, a new report from Automotive News suggests some folks at th… Read More
2023-01-26 21:06
Alphabet subsidiary Waymo has reportedly leaned into layoffs and everyone is wondering whether this is an offshoot of the 12,000 job cuts being made at Google or indicative that self-dri… Read More
2023-01-26 19:00
There are some obscure facts that only hardcore auto enthusiasts get, but VTEC is almost universal. As evidenced by the number of memes and videos of people pretending to be blown away b… Read More
2023-01-26 18:30
I am currently somewhere over Colorado on the way to Los Angeles. I'm heading to Cali to see the new Mazda CX-90, which will be unveiled to the media over the next few days.I'm curious … Read More
2023-01-26 18:00
It’s the end of an era at Toyota. CNBC reported that CEO and President Akio Toyoda plans to step down on April 1 and will be replaced by a Lexus official. Toyoda will take on a new… Read More
2023-01-26 17:38
Today's UCOTD is a 20-year-old sporty hatchback at a reasonable price. This 2003 Volkswagen GTI isn't expensive, but it is showing its age, as the seller admits.This manual-transmission… Read More
2023-01-26 14:18
You’ve probably heard about the TikTok-inspired uptick in Hyundai and Kia thefts, where the lack of an immobilizer has given thieves an open invitation. Beyond the stress that your… Read More
2023-01-26 13:43
Tesla made waves when it slashed prices earlier this month, but it appears the fluctuations aren’t finished. The automaker cut Model Y prices by $13,000 earlier in January but rece… Read More
2023-01-25 23:05
A Michigan-based think tank has claimed that it now costs less to drive an internal combustion vehicle 100 miles than to charge up a comparably all-electric vehicle using home charging… Read More
2023-01-25 22:02
Presented, for your afternoon amusement, a video in which a 1920s-era automobile jumps a house, with fairly predictable results.There's not much detail in this short and silent clip, or… Read More
2023-01-25 21:31
Despite the United States having an entirely new EV tax credit scheme under the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there’s nobody adhering to it right now. That’s… Read More
2023-01-25 16:30
The Acura Integra has been generating a lot of conversation since it launched. I finally scheduled one for a test loan, and I am excited to drive it, even though it will be a while befor… Read More
2023-01-25 16:00
Remember when the BMW 3-Series was considered the almost perfect sports sedan? Pepperidge Farm remembers. And so do I. This E46 2002 BMW 330i is also a reminder.It has just over 130K mil… Read More
2023-01-24 22:39
Have you ever thought about the resale value of electric vehicles? I admit I haven't thought about it as much as I probably should have. Apparently, I am not the only one who is a bit cl… Read More
2023-01-24 21:01
In a report which will surprise no American blessed with the gift of sight, a new report from the eggheads at Axios is the latest to exhort that today’s pickup trucks are just too… Read More
2023-01-24 20:11
Ford has sent a bulletin to dealers telling them to offer customers who ordered a 2023 Bronco a $2,500 discount if they were willing to switch to another model. The reason has everything… Read More
2023-01-24 18:00
On paper, the Kia EV9 looks like a potential hit -- and given the company's success with the Telluride, it seems likely that Kia knows how to sell a three-row SUV. But the EV bet is stil… Read More
2023-01-24 17:30
Today's used car of the day is a sporty Audi sedan that asks $27,500. This 2007 Audi RS4 sedan has a manual transmission and is in Pennsylvania.This car has the Premium Package and is re… Read More
2023-01-24 16:00
The Kia EV6 is one of the most well-reviewed EVs on sale, but the automaker is busy developing follow-up hits to its flagship model. The EV9 isn’t due until next year, but Car… Read More
2023-01-24 15:35
When we talk about car sales, we typically look at units sold and profit made, but automakers and analysts look at deep metrics. S&P Global recently an overview of customer retention… Read More
2023-01-23 23:00
Run-flat tires are hit or miss with performance. Automakers have installed them on new cars with mixed reviews, as older versions could be too rigid. The tires have become better over th… Read More
2023-01-23 22:30
Rezvani has never been a company to mess around with half-measures. The company’s military-inspired vehicles blend video game looks with real-world technical advancements. Its late… Read More
2023-01-23 22:00
Ford is reportedly preparing to lay off a minimum of 1,000 German employees as it prepares to manufacture two battery-electric models developed under Volkswagen’s MEB platform. The… Read More
2023-01-23 21:31
Axios, the news source for people who like bullet points, has a post out today examining how the pickup truck market has changed over the years, with an emphasis on the shift in consumer… Read More
2023-01-23 19:31
In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into 2011-2017 model year Ford Explorers after thousands of instances of police departments… Read More
2023-01-23 18:05
Passengers seeking space for their electric vehicles on vessels operated by Havila Voyages out of Norway are about to find themselves left ashore. The company is taking the advice of a r… Read More
2023-01-23 17:10
We've got another classic Z for you for today's Used Car of the Day. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is "mostly original" with an "unmolested" body and it commands $42,500.Coming to us from New Yo… Read More
2023-01-23 15:15
Small Japanese pickups became increasingly popular in North America as the 1970s went on, with plenty of Hiluxes and 520s/ 620s rolling out of Toyota and Datsun showrooms. Detroit wanted som… Read More
2023-01-22 17:54
Today's throwback for your midday enjoyment is a 2012 Buick Regal GS.I remember driving this car some years ago and found it to be a fun-to-drive luxury sedan -- the kind that has sadly… Read More
2023-01-20 22:30
Cary,Here is kind of an odd one for you. I have a ‘71 Citroen D series car and it seems there is an issue finding the Hydraulic Mineral fluid for the system. Do you have any ideas… Read More
2023-01-20 21:00
For our 28th entry in the Lincoln Mark series retrospective, we arrive at a momentous and sad occasion: the end of the traditional full-size Mark V. In 1979, fuel economy concerns of consume… Read More
2023-01-20 20:30
Renault is vying to get the Alpine brand into the United States by 2028. Though it curiously doesn’t seem interested in selling the A110 enthusiasts have been gushing about ever si… Read More
2023-01-20 20:01
Earlier this week, we covered legislation introduced in Wyoming that would ban the sale of EVs in that state.The initial reaction to the proposal, at least based on what I saw on social… Read More
2023-01-20 19:00
Despite what automakers and your fragile ego tell you, owning the largest full-size pickup you can find does not make you cooler or more interesting. However, it does make you more likel… Read More
2023-01-20 18:30
It’d seem not all development dollars at automakers are being shoveled toward electric vehicles. The General has just announced it is plowing $918 million into a quartet of America… Read More
2023-01-20 18:00
Just a bit ago, the local press fleet send me a present via the City of Chicago -- I flashed a speed camera at somewhere more than 6 mph but less than 10 mph over. Oddly, it's not the sa… Read More
2023-01-20 17:00
Today's UCOTD is a variation of the classic theme of putting a big engine in a small vehicle. This 1981 Jeep CJ7 has a Chevy 350 underhood.It also has an automatic transmission, Dana 300… Read More
2023-01-20 16:41
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker, made waves in America before any of its vehicles are even on sale. The company’s debut announcement outlined a novel battery leasing p… Read More
2023-01-19 22:30
The Mazda CX-90 teasers continue. We talked specs yesterday, but a new teaser video from Mazda itself gives us a glimpse of the vehicle.Yours truly is planning on flying to California ne… Read More
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