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In an attempt to expand their brands beyond vehicles, automakers have been entering the real estate game, licensing their trademarks to developers who attempt to sell seven- and eight-figure luxury condominiums using an automaker’s name. Porsche’s tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is one such structure. Another under the auspices of its ...Read more

General Motors has stepped up its game tremendously in recent years with a focus primarily on SUVs and trucks, and their array of consumer brands such as Buick and Cadillac have recently got a lot of attention. The GMC Acadia just got a refresh for 2025, and the recent release is nothing short of exceptional.

We tested the new 2025 Acadia ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley warned that if the federal government under President Donald Trump repeals provisions of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act like the electric vehicle battery production tax credits, the company could have to look at layoffs.

"We've already sunk capital — even though we've rationalized it — in ...Read more

Tesla has been fined for violating California's workplace heat protection rules at its Fremont plant.

Although the $13,500 penalty is a pittance for the electric car maker that boasts a market cap of more than $1 trillion, state regulators categorized the company's violation as "serious," meaning it could result in injury, illness or death.

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When something is replaced by a new thing, it is assumed the new thing is an improved or otherwise better thing. A good way to find out is to compare the thing that was replaced with its replacement.

The 2025 Ram 1500 pickup used to be available with a 5.7-liter (and 6.2-liter) V8. Those V8s have been replaced with a pair of ...Read more

Q: I just bought a pristine 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250, only 60,000 miles, with brand new run-flat tires. Love the car! Hate -- I mean hate -- the ride! My teeth jar going over bumps! These tires are just terrible! My mechanic took some air out of the tires but told me if I want a more smooth, regular ride, I need to buy “regular tires.” I ...Read more

The atmosphere is electric at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, with two indoor EV test tracks, dozens of models and several high-profile debuts, including the first appearance by homegrown Rivian.

But with EV sales growth slowing and threats by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs, pause infrastructure build-out and end federal tax credits,...Read more

There’s a design consistency to the best luxury car brands, a continuum of style that unconditionally declares what it is. Go back to 1938 and you’ll recognize the BMW 328’s grille. The same is true of Mercedes-Benz. Cadillac became synonymous with egg crate grilles and tailfins, boasting a sinister yet sublimely luxurious vibe. Then there...Read more

Electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity over the last several years as they’ve gotten cheaper, more powerful and easier to charge. But in some cases, say traffic safety experts, they’ve also gotten more dangerous.

In particular, the proliferation of heavier electric trucks in recent years has raised concerns among safety experts ...Read more

Nevada is the most expensive state to own a vehicle, according to a new study.

Nevadans pay the most for car ownership, with an average annual cost of $6,118.86, according to a study from LendingTree. Auto insurance rates, fuel expenses, annualized sales tax and repair costs were all factored in to create the average rate.

According to the ...Read more

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV has rolled up wins this auto awards season — including North American Utility of the Year — because it’s iconic, roomy and just so doggone adorable.

Though the Hoover family may disagree.

The fictional Hoovers, of course, are the most famous (infamous?) owners of a 1978 VW Microbus ...Read more

While Porsche has no problem creating cars with outstanding power and unfathomable beauty, in 2025 their flagship gets better. Not only the addition of the E-Hybrid which rolled out for all of the SUV fleet as an option, but the addition of the Turbo E-Hybrid in 2025, which is a dream for many car buyers.

As recently reviewed in Grasso’s ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. will cut costs, improve electric vehicle volumes and invest more in its future in 2025, but it's expecting pricing pressures to weigh on annual financial results.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker forecasted adjusted operating income of $7 billion to $8.5 billion, down from the $10.2 billion it recorded Wednesday for 2024, even ...Read more

Ford Motor Co.'s net income increased 37% year-over-year in 2024 to $5.9 million, with the automaker reversing a fourth-quarter loss in the fourth quarter of the prior year and beating Wall Street expectations.

For the full year, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker recorded a $10.2 billion adjusted operating profit, a 5.5% margin, on revenue of $...Read more

Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will pay profit-sharing bonuses of approximately $10,208 to hourly autoworkers in the United States for 2024.

The total amount for employees could be above or below that depending on compensated hours for the 57,000 eligible employees. The amount is just below the $10,400 average checks for Ford workers last ...Read more

The automotive industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, with automakers and tech companies racing to develop innovations that promise to make cars smarter, safer and more efficient. From autonomous driving to next-generation battery technology, the future of driving is closer than ever.

Autonomous Vehicles: The Road to Self-...Read more

Hydrogen-powered semitrucks are now navigating roads along Georgia’s coast, ferrying supplies and goods from the state’s ports to inland auto factories and construction sites.

Just like their diesel counterparts, those trucks need places to refuel. A company announced Tuesday it will soon provide such a place.

North Carolina-based ...Read more

Demand for new electric vehicles has flatlined in California, new sales figures show, raising questions as to whether automobile manufacturers can meet ambitious state mandates for zero-emission vehicle sales.

Aside from Tesla, which sells only EVs, no other major manufacturer will meet the state’s 35% threshold for zero-emission vehicles in ...Read more

A recent executive order issued by the Trump administration has raised a cloud of uncertainty about the growth of electric vehicle adoption. So if you are considering buying an EV, should you wait until things sort themselves out, or should you take the plunge ASAP?

Ivan Drury, director of insights at Edmunds.com, says it depends on what each ...Read more

Electric vehicles are often promoted as a cleaner alternative to gas-powered cars, but they are not entirely free from environmental impact. While EVs significantly reduce tailpipe emissions, they come with their own environmental costs, particularly in manufacturing and energy consumption.

Carbon Emissions: EVs vs. ...Read more