An elaborate recall dilemma is confronting Ford Motor Company as new dangers are emerging from vehicle system sophistication and the increase in computer control, the supplier standards, across Fords products in the US. So far in the 2020s various models from Fords line, beginning with the truck and commercial vans to the SUVs and Mustang […]
UC Davis Research Attributes American Electric Vehicle Sales Decline to Automaker Supply Cutbacks
The U.S. Auto market for electric vehicles has experienced a period of upheaval, but a precipitous sales drop doesn’t capture the entire story of its current reality. While EV sales dropped 27 percent through the early part of 2026-new research out of the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies determined demand alone only […]
Ford’s EV U-Turn: The F-150 Lightning Makes Way for Extended-Range Hybrid Pickups
Ford is a significant shift in its pickup electrification strategy, ending production of its current all-electric F-150 Lightning while maintaining the Lightning nameplate on an upcoming successor. Instead of coming back as another regular battery-electric truck, this next-generation vehicle is going to be equipped with a range-extending electric vehicle (EREV) setup. This type of electrified […]
Kia Tasman’s Over-Designed Truck Backfires as Buyers Push Back Against Its Boldest Moves
Now that Kia has finally revealed its first dedicated midsize truck, which will be christened the Tasman, the automotive world expected something substantial. Instead of a straightforward utility-friendly, boxy silhouette the brand instead opted for the controversial visual foray that dominated automotive news and discussions for all the wrong reasons. All the odd visual choices […]
GM Doubles Down on V8 Power as Massive Investment Reshapes Its Next-Generation Engines
Despite the ever-growing focus on the electrified automotive future, the gasoline enthusiasts among us have some good news. General Motors is sticking by its dedication to good ol’ V-8 engines. As car companies flock to build EVs and commit to electrification in the future, GM is sinking millions of dollars into refining its ever-successful small-block […]
California Senate Passes Leno Law to Provide Smog Exemptions for Classic Cars
California car culture just scored a huge win in Sacramento, passing the “Leno’s Law” bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 49-4 through the California Senate in favor of Senate Bill 1392. This historic law, known affectionately as “Leno’s Law” due to its namesake, Jay Leno, is intended to provide an exemption from smog testing […]
Land Rover Revives the Defender Wolf Series II as Britain Turns Back to a Rugged Military 4×4
The esteemed military heritage of the British Armed Forces is bracing itself for an epic overhaul with Land Rover’s all-new Defender Wolf Series II. Specially designed to contest the UK Ministry of Defence’s new Light Mobility Vehicle contract, this latest generation off-roader will be looking to succeed an illustrious family of military Land Rovers which […]
Toyota’s New Compact Truck Is Coming For The Ford Maverick
Pickup trucks are undergoing an interesting revolution in the world. Over decades, the philosophy of trucks was that the larger the engine, the larger the frame, the larger it is. However, nowadays the market is divided in an exciting paradox. On the one hand, high-performance super-trucks are stretched to the farthest physical boundaries, launching quicker […]
Ford Is Ramping Up Production, But Can Sales Keep Up With the Bigger Push?
Ford Motor Company is increasing production while facing a mixed sales picture across its major vehicle segments. August results showed overall declines in some tracking periods, while trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and selected passenger vehicles continued to find strong demand. The phase-out of the Escape and changing performance across Ford’s lineup have also influenced the company’s […]
AI Dealership Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot: How Can Car Buyers Protect Themselves?
Shopping for a car online makes it easier than ever to purchase a new car without leaving your house. You can visit any dealerships across the country and compare vehicles and find out what’s available. But with such ease has come new ways for cunning individuals to commit fraud, fake dealership Web sites are popping […]