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Ford to Pay Up to $165 Million Fine for Dragging Out Recall

Ford to Pay Up to $165 Million Fine for Dragging Out Recall

Ford agreed to pay one of the largest fines in automotive history for dragging its feet on a 2020 recall covering 700,000 vehicles while also failing to give federal regulators timely information. It’s the latest in a costly series of quality and safety problems impacting Detroit’s second-largest automaker.

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

Return of the Rotary: Mazda Green Lights the Iconic SP Sports Car

A dozen years after killing off its last rotary-powered model, the RX-8, Mazda has given the go to the Iconic SP Sports Car which will bring back the Wankel engine back into production, President Katsuhiro Mogo and other officials have confirmed. Here’s what we know.

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

First Look: Cadillac Vistiq is an Escalade IQ Without the Bling

Cadillac’s charge into the emerging EV market takes a big step forward with the official debut of its fifth all-electric model, the 2026 Vistiq. The lavishly equipped 3-row SUV slots into a niche between Caddy’s first battery model, the Lyriq, and the flagship Escalade IQ. Here’s more.

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.

These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest

Politics Becoming Less of a Factor in Who Buys – or Rejects EVs

Among all the divisive issues that the 2024 presidential race has brought to the fore you can add battery-electric vehicles. Studies have shown a clear divide between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to EVs – but a new study suggests that, going forward, who you vote for might have less of an influence on whether you go electric in the future.

Jeep Slashes Prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer to Counter Weak Demand

Jeep Slashes Prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer to Counter Weak Demand

Been eyeing one of the Jeep Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer models but turned off by the high price tag? Then you’ll likely appreciate the automaker’s decision to slash prices by as much as $7,000 on new 2025 models – though you also can expect retailers to start offering good deals on leftover 2025 SUVs.

The SEMA Show Keeps Fueling America’s Love Affair with the Automobile

The SEMA Show Keeps Fueling America’s Love Affair with the Automobile

If you’re one of those who think America has lost its love of the automobile you might want to make a trip to Las Vegas next week to take in the 2024 SEMA Show. The annual event is an automotive love fest highlighting all the things you can do to customize your car, truck or crossover.

Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?

Kia Tasman Offers Much to Like – But Will it Come to the U.S.?

Kia launched its new Tasman pickup, a midsize truck that takes direct aim at two of the global market leaders, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The bold design is available in a variety of different body configurations and offers two different powertrain options. The question now is whether Kia will take a chance at prying open a niche in the U.S. market.