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VW’s China software could replace Rivian in volume models
Volkswagen Group is considering using an electrical and electronic architecture co-developed with Chinese automaker Xpeng for roughly 75% of next-gene…
China decline continues to sap Mercedes’ car division profit
Mercedes-Benz lowered its 2026 EBIT guidance and margin expectations due to continued weakness in China. The automaker reported third-quarter operatin…
Audi Will Invest $4 Billion into Its First U.S. Factory in Georgia
Audi commits $4 billion to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia, marking a decisive shift toward domestic production for the North Amer…
Audi Aligns With Trump For New U.S. Factory
Audi confirmed plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the United States, a strategic move that positions the German automaker within the polit…
7 Cars And Trucks That Have Some Of The Worst MPG Ratings Ever
# The Thirstiest Vehicles Ever Built: Seven Automotive Monuments to Excess Fuel Consumption The automotive industry has produced thousands of efficie…
NHTSA’s Changing the Definition of a ‘Truck,’ Possibly Encouraging More Overseas Production
# NHTSA Redefines "Truck" Category, Shifting U.S. Vehicle Classification Starting 2030 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is changing…
That Time Someone Stole A Hyundai Tucson Holding Both Parents' Ashes The Night Before A Funeral
A Hyundai Tucson theft in the United States has exposed the human cost of car theft that goes far beyond insurance claims and replacement vehicles. Th…
What's The Difference Between C.A.R.B. Compliant Car Parts Vs. Ones That California Bans?
# California Emissions Rules Reshape the Aftermarket Parts Market California imposes the strictest emissions standards in the United States, creating…
This Subaru 4-Cylinder Has A Terrible Reputation For Reliability, Here's Why
Subaru's 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has developed a poor reliability record among owners and mechanics, according to Jalopnik. The en…
Tough times for Audi, VW, and Porsche could make October a great time to buy
Volkswagen Group brands face mounting pressures that could create buyer opportunities this October. Labor disputes, intensified competition in Chinese…
Ford backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factories
Ford has partnered with Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy to tap into a newly completed 100-megawatt solar farm near Coldwater, Michigan. The fa…
Mercedes Won't Be Banned In America: Senator
A U.S. senator has indicated that Mercedes will not face a ban in America despite Chinese ownership stakes in the German automaker. According to repor…
Texas Declares 'Statewide Disaster' Over Diesel Prices, Allows Truckers To Fill Up With Home Heating Oil
# Texas Authorizes Diesel-Heating Oil Swap as Fuel Costs Spike Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster on Wednesday, temporarily sus…
Elon Musk And Delta's Ed Bastian Are Fighting, Y'all
# Elon Musk and Delta's Ed Bastian Are Fighting, Y'all A public spat has erupted between Elon Musk and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, marking the la…
Ford CEO Says U.S. Must Not Fall To Scourge Of Chinese Cars, It's Already 'Too Late' For Europe
Ford CEO Jim Farley has sounded an alarm about Chinese automakers flooding global markets, warning that the U.S. must act decisively to prevent Europe…
2027 Chevy Bolt’s Production Run May Be Even Shorter Than Expected
General Motors plans to slash Chevrolet Bolt production to roughly one-quarter of its previous forecast. Internal UAW documents reveal the company now…
View Photos of the Car Show at The Bridge 2026
# The Bridge 2026 Automotive Event Showcases Elite Collector Cars and Industry Vision The Bridge 2026 hosted an exclusive invitation-only automotive …
Flock Forces Website Showing Camera Locations To Shut Down, Because 'Transparency Matters'
Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based automated license plate reader (ALPR) company, has forced the shutdown of a crowdsourced website that mapped the locat…
Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards
The Trump administration has reversed course on fuel-economy standards, cutting the required fleet average to 34.9 miles per gallon effective immediat…
Trump Administration 'Resets' CAFE Standards, Claiming It'll Lead To The Affordable Cars Americans Asked For
The Trump administration has rolled back fuel economy standards in a dramatic reversal of Biden-era environmental policy, reducing the 2031 corporate …
When Did Police Cars First Get Lights (And Were They Always Red And Blue)?
# The Evolution of Police Car Lights: From Red Beginnings to Blue Standardization Police vehicles today sport the familiar red and blue light bars th…
What Car Or Vehicle Did You Purchase For A Steal Of A Deal?
# Hunting Bargains in Today's Used Car Market: Real Deals Still Exist Used car prices remain historically elevated across most segments, yet savvy bu…
Think gas prices are too low? Don’t fret, Trump plans to raise them Monday
# Trump Administration Poised to Roll Back Fuel Economy Standards, Raising Gas Prices The Trump administration's Department of Transportation is prep…
This Tiny Car Launched Honda in America
Honda's N600 occupies a peculiar place in automotive history. This 1971 model, now listed on Bring a Trailer, represents the car that catalyzed Honda'…
What Are You Doing To Budget For High Fuel Prices Right Now?
# High Fuel Prices Force Car Enthusiasts to Rethink Driving Habits and Transportation Choices Fuel prices remain elevated across North America, pushi…
Hyundai On Track To Outsell Ford For The First Time Ever This Quarter
Hyundai stands poised to overtake Ford in quarterly sales for the first time in the South Korean automaker's history, a milestone that reflects the dr…
These Automakers Have Had The Biggest Glow-Ups
# Korean Makers Lead Automaker Transformation, But American and Japanese Brands Show Strong Gains Too The automotive industry has witnessed a dramati…
Honda’s Future Hybrid-Focused Factory Appears to Be Ohio-Bound
Honda is zeroing in on Ohio as the home for a new U.S. assembly facility that will prioritize hybrid powertrains, marking a deliberate shift in the au…
Chinese Car Sales Are Surging In Europe And U.S. Senators Want To Make Sure That Can't Happen Here
Chinese automakers are flooding European markets with affordable electric vehicles and gas-powered cars, prompting U.S. senators to move toward protec…
These Upper Trim Levels Just Aren't Worth It
# The Diminishing Returns Problem: Why Premium Trim Levels Disappoint The automotive industry's profit strategy has shifted dramatically over the pas…
New Nissan Pixo Is Almost As Cute As The Renault Twingo It's Based On
Nissan has resurrected the Pixo nameplate with a new city car that borrows heavily from the Renault Twingo platform, joining a growing segment of comp…
Republicans Reportedly Preparing 90-Day Ban On Private Companies Selling Diesel Outside The U.S.
# Republicans Weigh 90-Day Export Ban on U.S. Diesel Fuel Republican lawmakers are preparing legislation that would impose a 90-day ban on private co…
Xbox's Latest Merger Means 'Forza Motorsport' Is Almost Certainly Done
Microsoft's restructuring of its gaming division signals the end of an era for serious racing simulation. Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios, the se…
The 2028 Toyota Corolla Is an Affordable Sedan Worth Waiting For
Toyota's next-generation Corolla, arriving in 2028, represents a strategic pivot that keeps the segment's best-selling sedan competitive across multip…
McLaren’s New Logo Came Before the Company Was Even Founded
McLaren has unveiled a refreshed visual identity, though the company's new wordmark traces back further than most realize. The design actually predate…
What Happens When You Put Gas Into A Diesel Engine
# What Happens When You Put Gas Into A Diesel Engine Filling a diesel tank with gasoline is one of the costliest mistakes a vehicle owner can make. T…
SpaceX Is So Confident In Its New Starship Rocket That It's No Longer Taking Reservations For The Dependable Falcon 9
SpaceX closed reservations for Falcon 9 launches, signaling aggressive confidence in Starship as its future heavy-lift workhorse. The company stopped …
These Leftover 2025 New Cars Sitting at Dealers Could Offer Big Savings
# Dealers Face Inventory Crunch as 2025 Models Stack Up American dealership lots are bloated with unsold 2025 model year vehicles, and buyers steppin…
Volvo Taps Klaus Zellmer to Take Over as CEO by Late Next Year
Volvo Cars has named Klaus Zellmer as its next chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2027. Zellmer will succeed Håkan Samuelsson, who has led …
Feds Begin Leaving The Skies To AI In DC, Kick Off $875 Million Investment On SMART AI Tool
# Federal Aviation Administration Launches $875 Million AI Initiative to Automate Airspace Management The Federal Aviation Administration has begun d…
These 15 States Don't Have Red Light Cameras, Here's Why
# 15 States Reject Red Light Cameras While Others Double Down on Automated Enforcement At least 15 states now explicitly prohibit or severely restric…
Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Has The Best Collection Of Vehicular Art I've Ever Seen
George Lucas' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened its doors in Los Angeles with one of the most comprehensive collections of transportation art ever …
Jalopnik Suspends White House Pool Coverage In Solidarity With Politico, CNN And MS Now
# Jalopnik Suspends White House Pool Coverage in Solidarity With Press Restrictions Jalopnik, the automotive and culture publication owned by G/O Med…
7 Of The Worst Cars That Lived Behind The Iron Curtain
# The Soviet Bloc's Most Infamous Automotive Disasters Cars built behind the Iron Curtain occupied a unique place in automotive history. They were no…
As diesel hits $10/gal., rumors swirl that stations are running out
Diesel fuel in California has breached the $10-per-gallon barrier, and the market shock is creating supply disruptions at the pump. Gas stations acros…