Heavy payments on cars are starting to weigh people down across the U.S., since vehicles cost more while interest rates stay high. Not too long ago, it seemed like just a short-term bump now it digs into family budgets in serious ways. Late payments on car loans climb sharply, particularly for those with shaky credit […]
Inside the USS Gerald R. Ford, the World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier
The USS Gerald R. Ford is one of the greatest military initiatives ever carried out by the U.S. Navy. It was to replace the aging Nimitz class of aircraft carriers, and was designed to be a giant leap in naval aviation. The ship, which is over 1,100 feet across and has state-of-the-art nuclear power plants, […]
Automakers Set for Billions in Tariff Refunds After Court Ruling
A big change is happening in the car industry around the world. It is not because people are buying new cars or because of new technology. It is happening because of a change in the law that affects how some taxes on imported goods are handled in the United States. Big car companies can now […]
Washington’s Bipartisan Push to Ban Chinese Cars from America
Something interesting is happening in Washington. Lawmakers from both parties are getting worried about Chinese car companies coming into the United States. They are not just talking about competition in the car market. They are also thinking about how it will affect the country’s safety the stability of industries and the economy in the run. […]
A New Era of Road Safety: Inside the Federal Driving Mandate
The way we think about driving is about to change in a way. For over a hundred years we have thought of cars as machines that people control. We have always been responsible for making decisions and reacting fast when we drive.. Now things are changing and cars are becoming more helpful in keeping us […]
Affordable Cars Face Extinction Amid US Trade Pact Uncertainty
The American automotive market is going through a change that is changing how people own cars. Over the few years it has become really hard to find a new car that people can afford. The cost of making cars is going up. There are problems with getting parts from other countries and this is changing […]
JLR Recalls 170,000 Hybrids: Your Essential Owner’s Guide
Though built for smooth rides, some Jaguar and Land Rover models now carry a hidden risk beneath their polished surfaces. Owning one usually means counting on steady strength and smart design each day you drive. Yet lately, over 170,000 hybrid SUVs in America faced a call-back due to something under the hood going quiet without […]
Automakers Bank on Billions in Refunds, Navigating Political Risks
The auto industry has been dealing with a lot of problems for a years now. These problems include production costs not having enough parts, rules that limit trade and people wanting different things from their cars. Car companies used to focus on building and selling cars but now they have to deal with politics, trade […]
Car Features and Fees Automakers Don’t Want You to Question
Do you remember when cars were so easy, predictable, and easy to understand? You had an engine, four wheels, and possibly a radio, should you have been feeling a little flashy. One had a sense that everything was clear on how it worked and you did not need a manual to simply make basic adjustments. […]
Automated Driving Under Scrutiny After Fatal BlueCruise Crashes
For a century, the idea of self-driving cars has held much allure for many people. It was a representation of ease and comfort and a vision of a future in which the stress associated with transportation had been transferred onto machines. Automakers have started integrating technologies allowing hands-free highway driving into their cars in the […]