Ford’s latest sales results highlight a compelling change of what Americans are buying, with demand for trucks, certain types of SUVs, hybrids and traditional performance vehicles living comfortably alongside a much more difficult EV market. Ford-brand sales totaled 163,175 vehicles in August 2026, compared to 1.28 million sold through the first eight months of the […]
Ford Shifts Its EV Strategy : Are Affordable Pickups and Range-Extended Hybrids the Way Forward?
Ford is in the midst of a major pivot in its electrification strategy. The American automaker is shifting away from a single-minded obsession with costlier battery trucks and a desire to outmarket competitors on new EV models and instead stressing the importance of a diversified mix of lower-priced EVs, range-extended EVs and hybrid models. That […]
Jackie Gleason’s Custom 1969 Lincoln Continental Limousine Is Heading to Auction .What Makes It So Special?
Few names in all of American entertainment history carry as much legend as The Great One, himself. Among the biggest stars on television as Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners and a star of the big screen for the sheriff character from 1977’s Smokey and the Bandit, Jackie Gleason was a larger-than-life personality, both in reputation […]
Ford F-150 Owners Fight Back Over Oil-Thirsty Engines
The Ford F-150 has long been known as one of the most trusted pickups on the road. Over the years, the vehicle has gained a strong reputation for being durable, powerful, and able to tow heavy objects with relative ease. Ford dealerships nationwide have been touting the F-150’s rugged reliability, while customers have come to […]
GM’s V8 Recall Backfires Into a Major Engine Lawsuit
For decades now GM has been on a mission to build itself a powerful reputation based on roaring V8 engines that were found in numerous GM full-size truck and SUV offerings, none more sought after by many customers than vehicles powered by this well regarded L87, 6.2-liter V8. Many customers view this engine choice on […]
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 Cars Nobody Wants: A Breakdown of America’s Slowest-Selling Models
Even as auto sales nationwide are maintaining a positive trend, a handful of new vehicles are experiencing much slower rates of sale. Data including Market Day Supply determine the theoretical number of days it would take to clear existing inventory based on current daily sales so auto dealers and manufacturers can more easily pinpoint surfeit […]
Texas Updates Vehicle Registration Rules to Require Valid Unexpired Photo Identification Across State
Vehicles are a vital part of daily life for people in Texas, where hundreds of millions of residents traverse miles of highways, cities, small towns, and border towns. Texas is a big place, with 94 million acres spread across 268,596 square miles, 254 counties, and a population of more than 31 million residents. Vehicle registration […]
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Secures Major U.S. Navy Constellation Class Frigate Contracts
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is a major contributor to the construction of the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates in Marinette, Wisconsin. The DoD has awarded the firm a $526 million contract for the fourth Constellation-class frigate, following on from the initial April 2020 contractual obligation for the future USS Constellation at a cost of $795 million. The […]
Hyundai Set to Overtake Ford in U.S. Quarterly Vehicle Sales
U.S. Automotive Market Poised to Shift This quarter will mark a new first in U.S. automaker market share: Hyundai Motor Group will overtake Ford Motor Company. Cox Automotive’s U.S. automaker market share forecast for Q3 2026 (Sept. 24, 2026) is at 511,421 new vehicle sales for Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis) versus […]