Porsche and Laguna Seca, like peanut butter and jelly For many Porsche fans, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on the Monterey Peninsula in California has essentially served as the German automaker’s unofficial home base. That’s thanks to not just many Porsche sports car victories at the track over the decades but also its recent role as […]
Going electric hasn’t exactly made the German auto conglomerate more profitable In Q1 of 2025, Volkswagen Group managed to sell almost exactly the same number of vehicles as it did last year. In fact, sales grew by just 1.4 percent year over year, allowing 2.13 million customers to take delivery. Order demand grew by almost […]
It seems like everybody wants a truck these days From rural pastures to the quiet cul-de-sacs of the suburbs outside America’s big cities, pickup trucks are vehicles driven by people from all walks of life. Their size and practical utility are some of the characteristics that keep new and potential truck buyers interested in these […]
A new bill could put a dent in EV drivers’ savings Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves, who is also a Congressman representing the 6th District of Missouri, has proposed a federal bill that would require electric vehicle (EV) drivers to pay a yearly registration fee of $250 and hybrid owners to cough up […]
Rivian stays ahead of the curve President Trump’s executive order imposing a 25% tariff on vehicle and part imports sent a shockwave through the auto industry, but some companies appear to have been more prepared than others. A Bloomberg report from people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified says Rivian quietly […]
The potential impact of tariffs varies by class A new study has predicted that President Trump’s adjusted tariffs, which he amended on April 29, won’t stop car prices from rising but will likely slow the rate of increase. The analysis, researched by Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group (AEG), forecasts that the least impacted vehicles will see […]
The German automaker celebrates its upcoming movie tie-in Expected to arrive in theatres near you this summer, F1 puts Brad Pitt in the driver’s seat of some of the world’s fastest and most advanced race cars. The film’s aim for authenticity sees the use of actual Formula 1 race tracks around the world, where scenes […]
The Toyota bZ7 and Lexus ES are both high-end EVs we wish we could have – but never will By mid-2026, Toyota will be making its first deliveries of the bZ7 and Lexus ES sedans, bringing high-end electrification to those who pre-ordered and the select few who might be lucky enough to snag one from […]
It was already the fastest American rig around the ring. Now, it’s dominating the rest of the world, too. You might have missed it, but back in December, Ford claimed its radical new Mustang GTD lapped the Nürburgring quicker than any other car from an American brand. Ripping through the 12.9-mile track in just 6:57.685 […]
Tariffs hit GM’s production once more In a move meant to respond to the changing tariff-centric trade environment, General Motors slashed production at its Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, to the dismay of labor organizers and local political leaders. The plant, which produces heavy-duty and light-duty Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, will be cutting production […]