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 EPA Is Killing Stop-Start, So We Asked Automakers If They Care
There is a kind of frustration that every modern driver understands without needing it explained. It happens in the middle of traffic usually when you are already running late the car is getting hot and the engine decides to shut itself off at a red light like it does not want to help you. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dealer Drops New Z06, Exposing a Pattern of Failure
There’s a dream of every car enthusiast, the one when someone hands you the keys to a machine like that, a special one. For this one Texans man, the one Jared Adrian George, this one special machine was the 2024 Corvette Z06 with the 670 hp flat plane crank V8 in the engine bay, as […]
Lucid Motors Overhauls Leadership to Navigate EV Market
The electric vehicle industry is a competitive one, in which companies are forced to constantly innovate while cutting costs and improving production. These demands can put tremendous pressure on manufacturers that are known for their innovative products and expensive brands. As the competition grows, it becomes even more important for automakers’ executives to make the […]
Toyota Deepens Texas Roots with a $3.6 Billion Expansion
Toyota sends an enormous message regarding the direction of manufacturing within the United States as they inject a whopping $3.6 billion into their manufacturing facility located in San Antonio, Texas. Beyond constructing facilities or producing more automobiles, the financial undertaking signifies Toyota’s unwavering trust within its American workforce and the increasingly prevalent need for locally […]