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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
America’s Car-Mart Navigates Default Risk with Second Extension
Out of nowhere, America’s Car-Mart Inc. finds itself deep in money trouble. Lenders stepped in again this time offering another delay on payments, just like last time. That pause keeps disaster at bay for now. Still, needing help twice shows things are worse than they seemed. Shares dropped hard, falling fast without slowing. Behind the […]
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 […]