As lawmakers, regulators, industry leaders, and environmental groups consider how federal control should evolve, the fate of vehicle emissions policy in the United States is on the verge of change. In the coming years, a set of congressional hearings and legislation are now defining the discussion on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. The heart of these […]
Stellantis Pro One Spearheads an Ambitious Global Vehicle Expansion
Commercial vehicle manufacturers are in a period of unprecedented revolution as they think about the design, production and service of the next generation, and rethink how they will do so. The virtualization of technologies, such as electrification, connected technologies, artificial intelligence and flexible manufacturing, are not longer future goals, but are already a part of […]
How Regulators Are Tackling Deception in the Auto Industry
Buying a vehicle is usually the type of purchase Americans make less frequently than often, however, the process is usually complicated by confusing bills, unexpected costs, and hard-sell techniques. Many car dealerships are generally honest, but misleading ads and dishonest billing practices have contributed to numerous consumer complaints over the years. However, the problem is […]
White House Memo Champions Your Freedom to Fix Your Car
Repairing our car has become the focus of a heated argument for the hundreds of millions of Americans who own vehicles. More recent automobiles are increasingly reliant on software, complex electronics, and rigorous standards to meet federal emissions requirements, making them difficult to service either personally or cheaply in repair facilities outside of franchise networks. […]
Washington Signals Green Light for Cars Without Steering Wheels
The car has long been constructed on a tried-and-true model: four wheels and a powertrain and a steering wheel that allows the driver the most control. That steering wheel has always been the direct link between man and his vehicle and enabled the driver to respond to changing road conditions immediately. Today, however, car definitions […]
Polestar’s U.S. Exit: A Look at the Cars and Deals Left Behind
The electric vehicle industry moves quickly, but even by its standards, Polestar’s decision to leave the U.S. market is a major development. Known for its Scandinavian styling, premium interiors, and performance-focused electric vehicles, the Swedish automaker had steadily built a loyal following among American buyers. News that the company will stop selling new vehicles in […]
Kia Recalls 463,000 Tellurides Over Potential Seat Motor Fire Risk
Vehicle recalls are an important aspect of automotive safety, as they assure that manufacturers remediate defects before they cause serious problems. While many recalls entail only minor fixes, some pose an immediate risk to both drivers and passengers and the surrounding infrastructure. Kia’s recent recall of hundreds of thousands of Telluride SUVs requires owners to […]
The $1,000 Car Payment is America’s New Reality
For decades, purchasing a car symbolized many of the most aspirational things in the American dream: independence, freedom and, in some ways, progress. Having a car meant you were a functioning adult, no longer bound by bus routes or the limitations of walking everywhere. But as the cost of owning and maintaining a vehicle continues […]
Mercedes-AMG’s Electric CLA 45: A 671bhp Four-Pot Impersonator
For perhaps the largest automotive shift in history, electric performance vehicles are becoming faster, smarter and ultimately, more enticing than they have ever been. And to that end, Mercedes-AMG has entered into this exciting new phase with the completely electric CLA 45 an automobile which challenges everything one might expect of a performance sedan. While […]
US Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese-Made Cars
Back in the halls of power in Washington, a formidable and coherent declaration of intent is being pieced together, a proclamation that is sure to reorient the contours of the global car market for decades into the future. A vast, cross-party legislative wall is being erected across the US Senate and House of Representatives to […]