It seems like almost everything rolling into dealer showrooms these days is called an SUV. When it comes to the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the reality is it’s a luxury hatchback. But that isn’t a bad thing, especially when you’re talking about the Mercedes-AMG GLA35.
Month: August 2024
First Look: 2025 Lincoln Navigator – High-Tech Meets Traditional Luxury
Leather, wood, chrome. Along with big engines, those are the traditional attributes of a luxury vehicles But the world has changed and it now takes lots of the latest technology to differentiate upscale models from the mainstream. It turns out the completely redesigned 2025 Lincoln Navigator has plenty to offer in both categories. Here’s a first look at the massive, 3-row SUV.
Ford Reportedly Planning Off-Road Version of Ford Mustang, Sedan Still in the Cards
Ford is continuing to find new ways to expand the Ford Mustang’s presence in the new vehicle market. A new report suggests the company is planning an off-road version of the Mustang to cater to trail seekers and expand sales.
UAW Investing Millions to Defeat Trump, Elect Harris
The United Auto Worker is preparing to spend millions of dollars on what is described as the most ambitious political program in decades to defeat Republican Donald Trump and put Democrat Kamala Harris in the White House.
Texas Sues GM for Selling Owner Data to Insurance Companies
General Motors is in the crosshairs of Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, accused of “egregious business practices that violated Texans’ privacy and broke the law” by “misleading” owners into providing personal data then sold to auto insurers to help them set individual rates. The lawsuit could result in fines climbing into the hundreds of millions, even billions, of dollars.
New Vehicle Prices Keep Falling as Rising Inventory Increases Pressure
The average transaction price for a new vehicle fell last month — the 10th straight month of declines as the push by automakers to rebuild inventories exerts pressure on prices. As more and more vehicles sit longer and longer on lots, automakers offer higher incentives to move new metal. Find out more at Headline.News.
BMW and Mattel Partner up to Bring UNO Card Game To BMW and MINI Vehicles
BMW and Mattel team up to bring the classic UNO card game to the company’s AirConsole app. Latest partnership follows on the heels of prior deal with Sony Pictures that brought Who Wants To Be A Millionaire to the AirConsole.
Tesla Cybertruck Range Too Short? No Problem – Second Battery Will Cost $16,000, Take up 1/3 of the Cargo Bed
The Tesla Cybertruck missed a number of earlier targets, coming in 50% more expensive than planned, while offering about a third less range than promised by CEO Elon Musk back in 2019. Now, the automaker is ready to address the range problem by offering a range-extender battery that sits in the forward part of the bed. But it creates other problems: adding substantial cost while reducing cargo capacity.
EV Maker Polestar Begins U.S. Production as it Seeks To Avoid Toughened U.S. Tariffs
Polestar announces that it has begun U.S. production of Polestar 3 as the brand attempts to avoid tightened U.S. tariffs and reduce its dependency on Chinese facilities for vehicle production.
UAW Charges Musk, Trump With Trying to Intimidate Workers
The United Auto Workers is challenging the explicitly anti-union, and anti-workers language used by former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an interview on Musk’s social media service X on Monday.
Lincoln Teases 2025 Navigator, Promises Major Changes are Coming
Lincoln teases 2025 Navigator SUV as the brand prepares to expand its growing portfolio of revamped SUVs to combat a growing pool of rivals in the luxury segment.
2025 Nissan Kicks Starts at $21,830, Continues To Be Value Play in Segment
Nissan continues to target value-minded buyers with the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Revamped Kicks gets updated exterior styling, new technology, and a revised pricing ladder as it attempts to stand out against a growing pool of compact crossover entries.