Consumers get the short end of the stick with the recent fed reversal The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has canceled a 2023 settlement with the financing arm of Toyota that had ordered the automaker’s division to pay a $12 million penalty to the federal government and $48 million to car buyers allegedly targeted […]
EPA’s top official takes aim at a common fuel-saving feature Start/stop technology — the system that turns your engine off at a stoplight to save gas — might finally be on the chopping block, if recent comments from EPA administrator Lee Zeldin are any indication. In a post on X, Zeldin said the Environmental Protection […]
It’s facelift time for Jeep’s time-tested mid-size SUV The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been around the block a few times, debuting back in 1993 as a more luxurious and off-road alternative to popular options like the Ford Explorer and Chevy Blazer. Today, the Grand Cherokee doesn’t typically draw comparisons to luxury marques like Mercedes-Benz and […]
GM and LG Energy Solution achieve battery tech breakthrough General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, providing a 33% higher energy density compared to the best lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based cells, all at a comparable cost. […]
March, April bring shifts in approval rates and lending criteria New reports have shown that March and April represented a mixed bag for drivers applying for car loans. A Cox Automotive index analyzing how difficult it is to receive approval on car loans found that the market moved slightly against borrowers in April after making […]
Arguably the coolest auto museum in Los Angeles just got even cooler Los Angeles is one of the greatest places on Earth to be if you’re a car enthusiast. Sure, there’s the weather, wealth, and winding canyons, but there’s also places like the Petersen Automotive Museum. Throughout its thirty-year history, it has been no stranger […]
Volkswagen’s affordable EV push is leveraging new battery tech Volkswagen (VW) has scheduled a substantial refresh of its electric lineup starting in 2026 with the release of the ID.2 supermini, the automaker’s first-ever model to use lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery tech that’s less expensive than its current nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) packs, as first reported by Autocar UK. […]
A new way to power EVs If you think Detroit automakers are laggards in offering electric vehicles (EVs), guess again. General Motors is currently leading the pack, offering the Cadillac Celestiq, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Lyriq-V, Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV Pickup, […]
Kei cars get the green light In a win for automotive enthusiasts and fans of unique imports, Colorado has officially legalized kei cars for road use, starting in 2027. Governor Jared Polis signed HB25-1281 into law last week, allowing residents to register and drive these compact Japanese vehicles, provided they’re at least 25 years old. […]
The NHTSA presses Tesla, Musk on robotaxi specifics The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has asked Tesla to answer an extensive list of inquiries by June 19 regarding its robotaxi service’s June launch, including how the self-driving tech performs in low-visibility conditions. Low-visibility performance has been a prevalent concern among safety officials investigating Tesla’s […]
