A procedural roadblock slows GOP efforts Efforts by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans to dismantle California’s ambitious electric vehicle (EV) mandate just hit a wall, The New York Times reported. A ruling from the Senate parliamentarian on Friday blocked an attempt to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revoke California’s waiver under the […]
“It’s not a Lamborghini” Since its introduction in 2017, Lamborghini’s SUV, the Urus, has been a sales success for the storied Italian sports car manufacturer. According to sales figures, over half of the 10,687 cars that Lamborghini sold in 2024 were Uruses, eclipsing the numbers of both the Huracán and the Revuelto supercars. Though SUVs […]
Canada puts more pressure on the US and less on Mexico Canada, the US’ largest car export market, has enacted a 25% reciprocal tariff on US auto imports in response to the Trump administration’s vehicle tariffs that began on April 3. While Canada’s decision, which was announced yesterday, escalates its trade war with the US, […]
No drive-thru here. Eating in a Cadillac is turning into a fancy affair. What’s the fanciest meal you’ve eaten inside a car? Burgers? Fries? Perhaps once, you’ve had some Chipotle with extra guac and extra chicken from the comfort of your driver’s seat. Personally, I abide by the Phil Leotardo rule that there’s no eating […]
U.S. tariffs shake up the auto industry The U.S. auto industry is bracing for fresh turbulence as new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts take effect. While aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, the policy could end up hurting the very companies it was designed to protect — particularly Detroit’s “Big Three.” A surprise announcement […]
A new chapter in Mazda’s EV strategy Mazda is stepping back into the EV spotlight with the debut of the 2025 EZ-60, an electric SUV designed to take on the Tesla Model Y. Unveiled via Chinese social media, the EZ-60 is the SUV sibling of the previously launched EZ-6 sedan. It’s the product of Mazda’s […]
Insurance costs were set to increase before tariffs—but new levies could raise costs by over $180 A report has revealed that higher sticker prices on new and used vehicles aren’t the only cost increases that automotive consumers face after President Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports. American insurance comparison shopping website Insurify’s forecast says that […]
The President’s trade tariffs are rocking the automotive supply chain. The Audi Q5, the German luxury automaker’s bestselling model in the U.S., is becoming a model for how President Trump’s stacked trade tariffs can negatively affect the automotive industry and leave some models in the dust. According to a new report from Bloomberg, sources close […]
BYD, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturers, has announced a groundbreaking charging platform that could dramatically reduce charging times for EV owners. The new system, capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), promises to recharge an EV battery in just five minutes — comparable to the time it takes to refuel […]
Tesla is once again in hot water — this time in Canada, where independent car dealers are accusing the company of playing fast and loose with government rebates. The controversy stems from the sudden end of the country’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program in January, which left many dealers on the hook for an […]
