Numbers look kind of bad on the surface, at first read. You hear the titans of industry, the like of the Ford Motor Company, declare a 10.3% decrease in sales during the second quarter for its U.S. Division, and the headlines write themselves. Talking heads take the lectern; analysts frown thoughtfully at their graphs. I’ve […]
Ford F-150’s Four-Decade Reign as Top U.S. Vehicle Ends
In the wide open-changing world of the U.S. Automotive scene some things just “were”. The sky was blue; the grass was green and the F-150 from Ford was the number 1 selling vehicle in the U.S. This reality existed for quite a long time. Not just a vehicle but F-series trucks were sort of cultural […]
25% Auto Tariffs Could Raise Car Prices Across the U.S. Market
The current transformation occurring within the auto industry is one of significant economic consequence driven by: trade policy, globalization of supply chains, increasing production costs, and evolving consumer preferences. Indeed, a U.S.-produced car could very well be built of a transmission, engines, batteries, electronics, metals and other parts produced in a number of countries; tariffs […]
Lincoln’s 2027 Corsair Returns to the U.S. From a Factory in China With a New Hybrid Powertrain
Sources say the Lincoln Corsair will indeed come back to American shores for the 2027 model year; domestic assembly at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant will cease by the end of 2025. Rather than dropping it from the Lincoln lineup entirely, reports indicate the compact luxury crossover will instead utilize a revised international production strategy. Cars […]
Nine Standout Vehicles and Innovations Featured at the Detroit Auto Show
Detroit made a spectacular comeback with performance cars, state-of-the-art machinery, previews of concept cars, and racing activities. The event was perfect for celebrating the city’s automotive legacy, so manufacturers could unveil innovations while paying tribute to power and performance on four wheels. Moreover, there were spectacular shows, and beyond the exhibition, unique models, and displays […]
Analyzing the Technological Breakthroughs and Future Operational Evolution of Ford-Class Carriers
The Gerald R. Ford-class of carriers is certainly one of the most conceptually revolutionary warships developed to date, balancing their impressive displacement with systems designed to overhaul naval aviation. The Ford class brings EMALS, automation to weapon handling and transport, rearranged deck arrangements and huge new electricity demands onto one hull, a combination presenting tremendous […]
Buying a Used Car? These Service History Clues Could Save You Thousands
Vehicle maintenance is the sort of job that can easily get buried on your to-do list in the midst of everything else, that life sometimes throws your way. A new vehicle report by CARFAX revealed just how many of you this issue is affected one in four drivers are in fact overdue for manufacturer specified […]
Stellantis Expands Belvidere Plant Investment to Over $800 Million for Next-Gen Cherokee
Belvidere Assembly Plant named Jeep Cherokee home By David Thorne Stellantis said Monday that its idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois will soon be back producing vehicles with plans to make it Stellantis’s North American home for the next-generation Jeep Cherokee. The decision gives the iconic plant a firm place in the larger North American […]
Mercedes-AMG Drivers File Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Seat Logo Burn Hazard
Now, a class-action lawsuit in California has brought a seemingly minor detail found in specific Mercedes-AMG vehicles to light. It’s reported that two drivers claim metal AMG emblems “hot” to the touch on the driver/front passenger seats heat up significantly in direct sunlight. They further assert that these metallic inlays where a person might rest […]
IMSA GT Championship Battle Intensifies as Teams Headline Virginia International Raceway
Round 9 at Virginia International Raceway marks the beginning of a crucial portion of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. As a Michelin GT Challenge, the focus is shifted entirely on Grand Touring machinery giving GTD Pro and GTD classes the opportunity to battle wheel to wheel for overall honors without having prototypes of faster […]