New Car Sales Down But Prices, Profits Up in December

December sales are expected to be lower according to forecasts. Depressed December new-vehicle sales may have automakers facing a blue Christmas, but retailers are seeing record high transaction prices. That’s the takeaway from two new reports from J.D. Power and … Continue reading

First Look: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The new Mitsubishi Outlander already has proven to be one of the most important products the long-struggling automaker has launched in its bid to become relevant to U.S. motorists again. Now, Mitsubishi is hoping to gain even more traction with … Continue reading

Abandoned History: The Cadillac Cimarron, a Good Mercedes-Benz Competitor

Sometimes car companies get a bit carried away with a new idea that, for a myriad of reasons, doesn’t translate so well in its execution. Toyota (and other Japanese companies) did exactly this when they invested in the very unsuccessful line … Continue reading

Slow Tease of Fifth-Gen Acura Integra Continues with New Photo

Acura’s move back to the future continued today with another glimpse at the next-generation model of the Integra compact sports car. The second photo released by the brand offers a pretty good look at the rear of the vehicle. Acura’s … Continue reading

Volvo Goes Leather-Free on New Vehicles

Volvo’s focus on sustainability turned to its vehicle interiors with the elimination of the use of leather in all vehicles by 2030. Volvo, like other automakers, has made sustainability a focus for its future products. The shift includes a move toward … Continue reading

There Could Be Wiggle Room in Controversial EV Incentive Plan, Says Congressman

The U.S. House Ways & Means Committee has given its approval to a $3.5 trillion spending package that could give EV buyers as much as $12,500 in tax credits — but the final incentive program may loosen up a proposal … Continue reading

Dealers Running Dry, Even as GM Set to Halt Production for Two Weeks

The shortage of microchips continues to drag on, forcing General Motors to idle virtually all of its North American production operations for as long as two weeks — though the automaker could yet extend this latest shutdown. General Motors is … Continue reading

Ford Puts Kibosh on Possible Bronco Pickup

Some Bronco fans thought the Jeep Wrangler wasn’t the only vehicle Ford would take on with the new Bronco. Upon its return, Ford officials said Bronco would be a “family” of vehicles, leading to plenty of speculation about what that … Continue reading

Ford Suffers Setbacks on Big Sellers: Bronco and Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s enduring a tough day, forced to deal with big problems on two of its hottest vehicles: the Bronco and Mustang Mach-E.  The roof problems with the new Bronco are still unresolved, forcing Ford to replace the parts on all … Continue reading