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Ford and General Motors want to continue selling China-made models in the United States, but they require government authorization for that to happen. Starting with the 2027 model year, the U.S. is enforcing a ban on Chinese and Russian software in connected vehicles, with more severe hardware restrictions slated to begin with 2030MY vehicles. Ford confirmed to Reuters it requested authorization from the U.S. Commerce Department to continue importing the China-built Lincoln Nautilus. The SUV fea

A Quiet EV Rebound Due to the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit and import taxes that made some imported electric models harder to sell, hybrids have taken center stage, especially as higher gas prices put more focus on fuel efficiency. But according to a report from Automotive News, the EV industry is showing signs of recovery, suggesting the market could be moving toward a more stable footing. That would be an interesting development, as consumers would have more options instead of being

When Porsche introduced a drag-reduction system to the rear wing of the 992 911 GT3 RS, it brought motorsport aerodynamics to the road, with a flap in the rear wing opening to let more airflow through and allowing the car to go faster. Now, a new patent filed in Germany, first uncovered by CarBuzz, suggests that Mercedes wants to do something just as radical, but instead of altering airflow that travels over the main wing, the patent is for adaptive end plates that move up and down depending on

Wrapping Up the CT4-V Blackwing’s Production The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is one of the last real driver’s cars left in the luxury sedan world. Starting at $65,395 (destination included), it’s a rare breed these days – mainly because you can still get it with a six-speed manual. That alone is worth celebrating. But if you want something even more out there – especially with production wrapping up – there’s a new Mercury Silver Metallic 2024 CT4-V Blackwing Arrival Edition sitting at Roth Cadilla

The Internet Strikes Again Online platforms have transformed several industries today, with the delivery sector seeing especially rapid growth following the pandemic. In the automotive space, online auctions are also gaining traction, as demonstrated by the sale of a 2003 Ferrari Enzo that, according to duPont Registry, set a record as the most expensive car ever sold through an online-only auction. The Enzo sold for a record-setting $13,018,950 online, beating the $5.36 million record set by a

Beware Of Salesmen It's a common joke that a car salesman will say or do anything just to get a sale, which sometimes borders on the dubious. While the sentiments are negative, not all car salesmen are like this; there are very few who give credence to the saying "buyer beware." Case in point: a car dealer has been nabbed for using very bad sales tactics, which have landed him and his dealership in hot water. The Good Car

Reverse Imports Are Now a Thing For years, Japanese automakers have been shipping cars out to the rest of the world. Now, in a twist nobody saw coming, they're bringing American-built models back home to Japan. You can thank all the trade talk and pressure from President Trump to even out the score. Toyota's already rolling out the Texas-built Tundra pickup in Japan. Nissan’s doing the same thing with the Murano, also straight from the States. In a country where big, American-style SUVs and pick

Built For The Purists The development of V12 engines today has faced growing challenges, although some automakers continue to push ahead. Ferrari and Lamborghini are among the most notable examples, but some may argue that Gordon Murray Automotive has taken the V12 formula to another level. The latest evolution of that philosophy, the T.50s Niki Lauda, is set to make its public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The T.50s is the track-only version of the T.50, with performance upgr

Big Brother Ferrari is Watching In this episode of 'Legal Trouble with Ferrari,' we have the Prancing Horse sending yet another cease-and-desist letter, but this time, it's not because someone chose to modify their car egregiously, but because a very popular graphic designer got a little too creative with Ferrari's brand. The popular graphic designer is Kar Lee, otherwise known as Kar Design Koncepts (@kardesignkoncepts on Instagram). I've been following this guy for quite some time now because

Stellantis And Uber Move To Lap Tesla The race for autonomous supremacy is shifting rapidly from laboratory testing to global commercial deployment. While headline writers focus heavily on newly leaked Tesla Cybercab EPA specifications, a powerhouse trio of legacy automotive manufacturing, advanced artificial intelligence, and rideshare dominance is moving to capture the market. Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop and deploy Level 4 driverless robotaxi

A Tailor-Made Ferrari The Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale made history when it was announced. Up to this point, all the 'XX' cars that Ferrari put out were track-only and not road-legal. Now that the latest XX is road-legal, perhaps that opened the floodgates for this special edition with only 799 units up for production. Ferrari recently posted a photo set of its latest creation: the Ferrari SF90 X Stradale Tailor Made, a special configuration that sees the first road-legal XX car painted in gloss Ver

Navigating The EV Era Automakers today have a wide range of powertrain options to choose from, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, range-extender electric vehicles (EREVs), and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Selecting the right strategy can significantly influence a company's success or failure, as seen in automakers such as Stellantis, which has incurred billions of dollars in EV-related write-downs. Porsche is also facing challenges in its electrification journe

Ford is suing a law firm; we're used to it the other way around. The American automaker has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles-based law firm Quill & Arrow, accusing it of fraudulently inflating legal fees in California lemon law cases by passing off work completed by low-paid overseas contractors as US-based attorney work. Ford Alleges Massive Fee Inflation Ford According to

Even better for Texans: that $3.46 average sits nearly 50 cents below the national average of $3.95. On a typical 15-gallon fill-up, paying the Texas rate instead of the national one saves about $7 per tank. For a household filling up twice a week, that adds up to roughly $50 a month and more than $700 over a year staying in your pocket instead of going up in exhaust. Prices vary by metro, so where you fill up matters. Dallas leads the bargains at around $3.34 a gallon, while Austin sits near $3

If you are driving Los Angeles this weekend, the I-405 Pavement Rehabilitation Project through the Sepulveda Pass remains the corridor to avoid. Caltrans crews are dropping the northbound 405 to as few as two lanes overnight, and ramps near Getty Center Drive are closing during the heaviest construction windows. The squeeze is worst late at night, so anyone heading between the Westside and the Valley after dark should pad in extra time or find another route entirely. There is one small bit of re

The (No) Privacy Policy This isn't the first time a privacy breach lawsuit involved a parking lot and surveillance cameras. Perhaps your next trip to Home Depot might leave you a little exposed, or perhaps a simple mall crawl could lead to someone "threatening" you with parking violation notices. That's the case here with yet another proposed class action lawsuit, reported by Classaction.org. It alleges that Premium Parking Service and Municipal Parking Services (MPS) are secretly using a lice

Honda's S2000 is considered by many to be one of the best driver's cars ever made, and finding a low-mileage example is difficult these days. Finding one with less than 1,000 miles on the clock is nearly impossible. A 2000 Honda S2000 (AP1) is headed to auction in Tokyo through Bingo, and it has covered just 1,092 km (679 miles) since new. The rare roadster is expected to sell for between 9 million and 11 million yen – roughly $55,800 to $68,000 – this weekend. A Time Capsule S2K

Racing Roots Despite what people think and what the brand portrays now, Rolls-Royce actually has some racing pedigree. Mind you, these racing experiences weren't just participation events; in some cases, there were actual race wins. Back in the early 1900's, co-founder Charles Royce and his mechanic competed in the 1906 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) and won. What makes it significant is that the TT is still regarded as one of the most demanding races even today, what more 120 years ago?

We are constantly told that robots will be able to perform all the menial tasks humans dread, like scrubbing floors, sorting packages in warehouses, transporting materials on factory floors, welding, painting, delivering food or supplies, and much more. We’re also told that by letting robots do repetitive and boring work, we will be freed up for more complex work and more fun. But what happens if robots get a taste of our pleasant activities? Well, if we don’t pay attention, they might be taking

Aftermarket Villains Nothing gets a good car enthusiast's blood boiling more than a new Mansory body kit. Conversations and debates are enlivened every time a Mansory creation is brought up, largely due to the aftermarket firm's penchant for outlandish, extreme designs. There is no incentive for the brand to stop building the crazy designs, because there is a market for them. Yet there are rare occasions that Mansory will throttle back and come out with something a little less crazy, something l

In recent months there has been an ongoing push among automakers to expand into the defense industry, and General Motors is the latest to do so. The company’s GM Defense arm announced a new collaboration with Lockheed Martin to “strengthen America's manufacturing and defense industrial base.” Facilitated by the U.S. Department of War, the deal is said to combine Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise with GM’s advanced industrial capabilities in high-rate commercial manufacturing and eng

From EV Pioneer to EV Partner Mitsubishi was tinkering with electric cars before it was cool. In 2009, it rolled out the i-MiEV – a quirky, egg-shaped hatchback that hit the streets just as the original Nissan Leaf hit the streets. The Leaf became a household name, but Mitsubishi somehow let its head start slip through its fingers. Rather than riding the i-MiEV wave, Mitsubishi wandered off in another direction. Now, as 2026 approaches, the brand’s electric game plan looks nothing like it once d

Do Buyers Say Otherwise? Despite the backlash surrounding the Ferrari Luce – much of it focused on the car's design – CEO Benedetto Vigna said he observed “strong interest” from both existing Ferrari owners and new customers during launch activities in Rome last month. That suggests the criticism may not be affecting the perceptions of actual buyers, a view that appears to be supported by reports from Thailand, where the model is attracting interest despite its eye-watering price tag. Thailand’s

You can always count on people to find ways to bypass car safety systems, even if that means putting their own lives in danger. You probably heard about basic defeat devices such as dummy seatbelt buckles or sensor taping, or more elaborate workarounds like disabling the auto engine stop-start system via OBD port programming or, more recently, strapping weights to the steering wheel to trick Tesla Autopilot into believing human hands are applying torque. They may be clever and low-tech, but they

General Motors cut more than 1,000 workers at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit. It softened its EV commitments and paused production more than once. And then it started installing robots. Around 50 collaborative robots, or cobots, have been added to the assembly line at the facility, working alongside the people who remain to attach body panels to vehicles as they move down the track.  General Motors

For early Rivian customers, a frequent pain point was its service. With wait times that stretched up to 50 days to even get their cars into a service center for an inspection, the service inefficiency proved to be one of Rivian's most critical bottlenecks, especially when its vehicles still present issues needing to be ironed out. Rivian As Rivian pivots away from being a niche st

Given what we know from the electric vehicle industry, we know that placing solar panels on a standard car is little more than a marketing gimmick. Traditional vehicles are simply too heavy and inefficient to gain meaningful range from the sun. California-based Aptera, however, has persisted and created its version of a solar-powered car. Aptera decided to completely rethink what a car should look like. After a long development cycle dating back to its original incarnation in 2005, the company h