New York could open the door to direct EV sales for automakers other than Tesla A New York Senator has introduced a bill that would eliminate a legislative waiver allowing Tesla to operate five showrooms in the state independently, instead of selling vehicles through franchised dealerships. In 2014, New York state passed a law barring […]
Trump gives automakers some tariff relief for domestic production President Trump has signed an executive order easing the impact of his 25% tariffs on vehicle imports, which took effect April 3, and auto parts, which is scheduled to begin on May 3. The new legislation states that 25% tariffs will remain on all vehicle imports […]
A British super SUV done right Aston Martin just added a new weapon to its performance SUV arsenal–the DBX S. The brand’s most powerful SUV ever, the DBX S offers even more muscle than the ludicrous DBX707, but Aston has also made a serious effort to strip the DBX S of as much weight as […]
A callback to simpler times If you’ve longed for the G-Wagens of the 1980s but wished they had modern amenities on the interior, Mercedes-Benz has heard your pleas. The German automaker recently announced the extremely awkwardly named “Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition: STRONGER THAN THE 1980s,” drawing visual inspiration from the W460 generation that debuted in 1979. […]
A modern solution for modern problems If you’ve ever bought your car at a dealership, you can easily understand that such an experience can be frustrating for some people. Dealers must sell cars; that’s their M.O. and how they keep the lights on. But as players like Amazon and Carvana help streamline the buying experience […]
GM’s first quarter in 2025 was a shock to its books. In a statement released on April 29, the storied Detroit-based automaker General Motors announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. It also noted that it will release updated 2025 full-year guidance to account for the potential impact of tariffs on the […]
Tritium is addressing a lingering question in the EV world Tritium—a leading producer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has unveiled a new system that facilitates growth for public charging sites and fleet operators without traditionally significant infrastructure expansion costs. The charging platform, TRI-FLEX, allows operators to easily scale from four up to […]
The Prancing Horse cooked up one “Speciale” GTB for thrill-seekers When it comes to words used to describe the stylish, 830 horsepower Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid sports car, one of those words is not the word ‘slow.’ However, for the overachieving engineers at Ferrari’s Maranello factory and development center, there is always a higher […]
AMG’s first standalone EV takes shape Mercedes-AMG is gearing up to launch its first standalone electric performance car, and it’s aiming squarely at one of the biggest names in the game: the Porsche Taycan. The German automaker recently teased the new four-door fastback on social media, revealing a sleek silhouette and promising a full reveal […]
A bridge between two of Japan’s greats The proposed Honda-Nissan merger might be off the table, but collaboration between the two Japanese automakers is far from dead. In fact, it could result in one of the most fascinating sports car projects in years: a shared platform for the next Nissan GT-R and Acura NSX. Speaking […]
