Ford is testing a new breed of pickup-truck innovation in a patent application that shows a combination of aerodynamic bed cover and other outlandish exterior vehicle features. A new patent application from the automaker (via Carbuzz) documents a power-operated fastback tonneau cover that allows a full-sized pickup truck to convert its open-bed workhorse into a […]
Tesla Resolves Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Autopilot Crashes Ahead of Jury Trials
A mounting wave of wrongful death lawsuits linked to crashes involving Tesla’s driver-assistance technology among them Autopilot are now making their way through the courts. In recent weeks, Tesla’s named and unnamed rivals settled a number of high-profile cases confidentially outside the courtroom, avoiding public deliberation over the technology’s marketing, its safeguards and the driver’s […]
Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicles Over Battery Software Issue
High-voltage battery software in modern electric vehicles Modern EVs are a leap forward in car technology-they have a complex electric drivetrain and a complex software system to manage it. Drivers rely heavily on digital displays for how far their vehicles can go, how healthy the batteries are and how healthy the vehicle is overall. And […]
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill Requiring AM Radio Access in New Vehicles
The United States House of Representatives has approved the bi-partisan bill, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which has been introduced under the bill number H.R. 979. This bill is aimed at ensuring that AM broadcast radio is available in all new cars. The legislation passed via voice vote when rules were suspended and had […]
Stellantis Evaluates Moving Heavy Duty Ram Pickup Production Back to Michigan
The automaker plans to evaluate whether it makes sense to shift production of the heavy-duty Ram pickup from Mexico to Saltillo, Mexico, to Saltillo, Michigan, according to those familiar. The move would be part of a North American vehicle footprint study that would examine whether to alter the automaker’s supply chain and assembly plans for […]
Acura Pauses MDX Type S Production Amid EPA Regulatory Uncertainty
Acura has officially announced that its hotly anticipated high performance MDX Type S crossover will be taking a break after the 2026 model year. In North American production, the 355 horsepower midsize flagship SUV will be unavailable for the foreseeable future until Acura determines when it might be revived. Acura did not provide any indication […]
Automakers Press U.S. Officials for Permanent Restrictions on Chinese Vehicle Imports
The U.S. auto industry finds itself at the center of a critical debate over how Chinese vehicles, connected-vehicle technology and Chinese-supported auto manufacturing should be treated in America. Multiple large automotive trade associations have asked Congress to extend and expand restrictions, saying permanent statutory protections could solve economic, manufacturing and national-security issues. The Alliance for […]
Costco Raises Kirkland Synthetic Motor Oil Prices and Imposes Purchase Limits
For years, Costco’s Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has been one of those products that made DIY car maintenance feel affordable. Home mechanics could buy a high speed synthetic oil in bulk without paying the prices often associated with premium motor oil, making it a popular choice for drivers who preferred handling their own oil […]
General Motors Integrates Apple Car Play and Android Auto Into Redesigned 2027 Full-Size Pickups
GM unveils redesigned dashboard infotainment system General Motors is taking a step change in the way it delivers its automotive tech, with a new infotainment system for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500. Rather than have drivers choose between smartphone projection or GM’s native vehicle controls, the new system enables Apple […]
FTC Issues Clear Price Transparency Guidance for Automobile Dealers Nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission has released long-awaited price transparency guidance for automobile dealers, giving the industry clearer direction on how vehicle prices should be advertised under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Published on September 15, 2026, in a Frequently Asked Questions format, the guidance explains how dealers should present vehicle prices so consumers can understand […]