Washington is rewriting the very definition of a car. Federal regulators are beginning to draft a rule change that could radically transform how we think about vehicles and clear the path for completely new classes of self-driving car designed from scratch for a human less future. At stake: the opportunity to speed up the rollout […]
Stellantis Powers Up Peugeot with a Billion-Euro French Investment
Big spending usually shows what a company truly values. Not just cash flow, but direction. Into cars, choices like these point toward tomorrow’s roadmaps. Stellantis poured over €1 billion into its old factory at Mulhouse, France a site rooted in history. Though framed as modernization, it’s really about transformation. Peugeot shifts gears here, building electric […]
Michael Schumacher’s Personal Ferrari F355 GTS Heads to Auction
The ultimate bond: the driving legend and their chosen steed the relationship between a legend of the road and their personally owned vehicle gives us a truly unique insight into what lies behind the helmet of the man, out of his element, away from the sheer blistering speeds of the racetrack. Especially when that legend […]
Cox Automotive’s Big Bet on Data and Experian AutoCheck
The digital automotive marketplace is as fluid and dynamic as ever; partnerships are inked, strategies are refined, and sometimes, titans just have to go their separate ways. That moment just arrived. Cox Automotive, the parent company to consumer giants Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, is taking a bold step to make Experian AutoCheck its sole […]
A Legacy in Engineering: Charting Two Decades of Award-Winning Engines
Two decades passed while the International Engine of the Year Awards quietly became a benchmark in car engineering. Starting in 1999, it lasted until the last event in 2019, judged each year by seasoned writers who live and breathe cars. Instead of just speed or noise, they looked at clever design, smoothness, how well it […]
Idaho’s Sprawling Car Sanctuary: Unearthing Gems at L&L Classic Auto
For any classic car lover, a place that boasts a trove of old models will feel like taking a journey back in time. Tucked away just outside of the rural Idaho town of Wendell, L&L Classic Auto has become the type of unique destination for restorers, collectors, repairmen and the just plainly curious to come […]
An In-Depth Look at the Slowest-Selling Cars of 2024
A new chapter began for car makers in 2024, following years tangled in delays caused by global health crises and broken parts networks. Factories slowly found steady rhythms again, showrooms filled up, while shoppers finally saw more options than they had in quite some time. Yet heavier loan payments along with steeper running expenses made […]
California’s Bold New Plan to Reinvent Your Tires
The most common approaches to improving the fuel efficiency of our vehicles involve anything related to engines, batteries or electric cars. The topic rarely extends to tires but as vehicle tires, in part, help each of us cover every mile, their importance can never be minimized. The patch of road touching our vehicle on every […]
Ticketed While Parked? Understanding Stationary Driving Laws
Pulling to the shoulder to grab your phone for a text, a call or directions might feel like your only safe bet, with a thought process that once the wheels are stopped, you are automatically in the safe zone where laws do not apply to distracted drivers. If you think the law sees things the […]
The Definitive Guide to Defining the ‘Best’ British Used Car
Few undertakings are as eagerly anticipated and rewarding for an auto buff as finding the ideal pre-owned British vehicle. Although each buyer will have their own criteria as to what constitutes the absolute ultimate in British automobiles, all owners recognize quality, design, performance, capability or emotional ownership for what it is: “the best” however loosely […]