A second chance for EV buyers Electric vehicle buyers who were left empty-handed on their promised $7,500 federal tax credit due to a bureaucratic hiccup now have a second shot at claiming their money. The IRS has announced a change that allows dealers to retroactively submit sales reports for qualifying clean vehicle purchases made in […]
The current auto market’s milestones are primarily negative Car repossession rates in 2024 reached their highest level in over a decade at about 1.73 million. During the same year, 2,332,837 Americans defaulted on auto loans, which exceeded the number of defaults during the Great Recession’s peak. Vehicle repossessions, which naturally go hand-in-hand with auto loan […]
Growing distaste for Musk Tesla’s once-unshakable grip on the electric vehicle market appears to be loosening, and Elon Musk’s public perception may be to blame. According to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, 67% of Americans now say they wouldn’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, with more than half attributing their decision to Musk himself. […]
The Sierra EV gains two trim levels and loses nearly a Miata’s worth of MSRP A popular criticism of electric vehicles (EVs) is that they’re more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts. While that may be a generally valid point, GM is taking pretty drastic steps towards democratizing electrification by introducing two new Sierra EV trims […]
A legend (potentially) regains its heart Rumors are swirling that Dodge is planning to reintroduce the Hemi V8 to the Charger lineup in late 2026, marking a potential return to its high-performance roots. Reports from Mopar Insiders suggest that Stellantis engineers are actively working on making the classic engine fit within the redesigned Charger’s platform. […]
There will soon be Waymo cities Waymo, an autonomous rideshare service backed by Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has announced in a press release that it will launch operations in Atlanta, Miami, and Washington D.C. Atlanta’s launch will begin in early 2025, with Miami and Washington D.C. services kicking off in 2026. Specific dates for […]
Porsche is hiking prices on the 911 before what could be an even higher spike due to tariffs With tariffs on the way, it’ll hardly shock anyone to hear that a global automaker like Porsche is raising prices right as its 2026 models become available to order. The end result is a 911 that costs […]
A renaissance for Nissan? Nissan has seen better days. The Japanese automaker has been struggling with plummeting sales, a tumultuous leadership transition, and failed merger talks with Honda. But rather than retreating, Nissan is betting big on a future filled with fresh models. Over the next two years, the company plans to launch over 14 […]
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