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 […]
Lucid Motors to Cut 18% of U.S. Workforce, Eliminates COO Role
Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group announced it’s taking a significant step to reshape operations by laying off about 18 percent of its U.S. Workers. Monday’s move is part of cost-saving measures outlined by new Chief Executive Officer Silvio Napoli and included the immediate elimination of the Chief Operating Officer position held by Marc Winterhoff. It […]
Slate EV: A Customizable Truck for Real-World Budgets
Heavy batteries, flashy displays, long price tags those became the focus as electric cars evolved. Yet progress brought something else too: distance between buyer dreams and bank account limits. More people eye EVs now, yet sticker shock lingers hard when extras pile up on every model. Owning one? Still seems far off for many, even […]
US Auto Dealers’ Confidence Rises But Future Outlook Dims
Spring 2026 gave U.S. car sellers a needed lift. Because shoppers showed up in force through March and April, dealership results ticked upward. Confidence crept back into conversations after years clouded by doubt, spotty stock levels, while buyers changed their habits slowly. Yet even with inflation tugging at wallets, the mood inside showrooms grew less […]
Li Auto Targets Tesla FSD with In House AI Chip and Bold Roadmap
Li Auto Declares Open War on Tesla With Full-Stack AI Push “Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto has officially thrown down the gauntlet. The company today laid out a full-stack AI strategy that aims to fundamentally disrupt Tesla’s autonomous driving leadership.” Reuters (via Inside EVs). “The company stated at its comprehensive software and embodied intelligence […]
Auto Dealership Sales Hit Record Highs in Early 2026
Never have we seen so much activity, energy and enthusiasm in our auto retail space. If you thought the market was on some type of cooling off period, you are flat out wrong! Here in Q1 of 2026, this has never been more evident that the game is not only on, it is very big. […]
Toyota’s New TRD Hammer Is Coming for the Ford Raptor
The atmosphere in the high-performance pickup world is absolutely buzzing with a tangible electricity, as if a tectonic shift is on the horizon. For years, the exclusive domain of the factory-built, desert-blasting mega-truck has been a two-party system, a dynasty quarrel between Ford’s Raptor and Ram’s TRX. But the ground is shifting, and a new […]
Why Ford’s $120,000 Mechanic Jobs Remain Unfilled
Right now, across the United States, work life is changing without much noise one place showing it clearly? Car repair shops at Ford locations. Places that used to hum with activity, packed with workers fixing vehicles every day, now sit partly idle, even though customers keep bringing cars in needing service. What’s missing isn’t business, […]
BYD Assumes Full Financial Liability for Self-Driving Crashes
When crashes happen involving semi-autonomous systems, blame often lands on the driver even though cars can now steer, brake, and shift through traffic almost alone. Responsibility stays with the person at the wheel, regardless of how much the machine actually does. Car makers push tech forward fast, yet rules haven’t caught up. That mismatch makes […]