The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, authored by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, seeks a permanent ban for Chinese-made vehicles and connected automotive technologies. The legislation, which sets its sights on issues related to national security, automotive manufacturing, supply chains, connected-vehicle data, and competition, is sponsored in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno […]
Asian Brands Forecast to Capture Over Half of US New Vehicle Market Share
In the American new-vehicle market, a major trend is taking shape as the preferences of American consumers head toward fuel-efficient vehicles, hybrids, smaller models, and crossovers. In the Cox Automotive forecast for the second quarter, Asian vehicle producers are expected to gain more than half of the market share. U.S. brands General Motors, Ford, and […]
Flock Camera Error Leads to Wrongful Felony Arrest of Florida Driver
Modern automated traffic surveillance is designed to make highways safer and help law enforcement monitor vehicles more efficiently. However, automated technology can create serious consequences when a system incorrectly identifies an innocent driver. A Florida woman reportedly spent 86 hours in solitary confinement after police misidentified her vehicle using Flock license plate recognition cameras. The […]
How Ford Preserves the Manual Transmission and V8 Engine in the Mustang
While the automotive world marches full tilt toward electric, automated transmissions andbits of driving experience that will be entirely software-driven in the near future, Ford still holds on to some of the Mustang’s more old-school performance bits. The seventh-generation Mustang is still sold with a naturally aspirated V8 and a six-speed stick, allowing drivers to […]
Ford Adjusts F-150 Pickup Assembly Schedules Across Key Plants
The Ford F-150 continues to be among the most iconic and essential pickups on the U.S. auto market, serving anything from daily drives to hard work and commercial use. For every truck that rolls out of a factory to a customer’s driveway, there is a huge manufacturing network that relies on a well-oiled process of […]
California Moves to Eliminate Marital Status from Auto Insurance Rates
Auto insurance rates throughout California have soared in recent years, forcing millions of drivers throughout the state to look for tangible relief from their premiums. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has now taken a major regulatory action that could change the way insurance carriers price coverage for single drivers statewide. Lara submitted a proposed regulatory […]
Inside Tesla’s Next Generation Platform and the Pursuit of an Affordable EV
Tesla has established a diverse electric vehicle and energy business around its Austin headquarters. Tesla has grown from manufacturing electric vehicles to include energy generation and storage, vehicle leasing and financing, regulatory credit trading, collision repair services, and merchandise sales, since it was founded as Tesla Motors, Inc., in 2003. Its energy footprint comprises solar […]
Scout Motors Reveals the Traveler SUV and Terra Pickup for 2027 Production
Scout Leads Comeback of Iconic Off-Road Name With Two Production-Intent Vehicles Scout Motor’s all-new, all-electric vehicles aim to stay true to the heart of the Scout nameplate. Scout Motors is bringing one of America’s most iconic off-road brands back to life with two production-intent vehicles aimed at bridging historic Scout character with today’s electric truck […]
2027 Ford Mustang GT Fastback and Lineup Bring V8 Power and New Trims
The Ford Mustang is still one of the best-known of all the American performance vehicles, a name synonymous with other icons of that nation’s culture. Ford’s legendary muscle car has been synonymous with speed, style, and the open road for over half a century. That tradition endures into the 2027 model year, with a full […]
Michigan Expands Auto Supplier Transition Program to All 83 Counties
Michigan is expanding its support for small manufacturers as the automotive industry moves through a major period of change. The Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program, or MAST-P, has now opened its no-cost services to small manufacturers across all 83 counties, extending a programme that was previously limited to six counties. Backed by more than $9 […]