Ford Motor Co. denied a news report that it has held talks with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. about bringing Chinese car technology to the U.S. market.

A Ford spokesperson told Bloomberg News that no such talks have happened or are happening with any Chinese carmaker about technology sharing or platform sharing in the U.S.

A Geely ...Read more

The Rivian R2, the long-awaited midsize electric SUV, is getting real.

This weekend, Rivian is giving Chicago-area customers their first chance to kick the tires on the Illinois-built EV during a cross-country roadshow. The R2 is on display through Saturday at Rivian’s downtown and north suburban showrooms.

The two-day event, dubbed the R2 ...Read more

Stellantis NV is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several auto plants, a move that's raised concerns at one major factory over potentially creating a "prison-like" atmosphere that could impact worker morale.

The K-9 units have already been working without issue for months at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, where the Ram 1500 ...Read more

Hyundai’s array of models is endless, but in 2026 the redesign of its Palisade made the upscale SUV something of a flagship for the brand, winning plaudits for luxury, technology and a bold styling.

The Palisade comes in a multitude of trims and hybrid options, and our recent test vehicle, a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD, was ...Read more

Once upon a time, luxury cars were enormous. These machines were not merely transportation; they were rolling declarations that their owners had either inherited money or stolen it. Luxury, historically speaking, requires space. For thick carpets. For absurdly large seats that resemble leather armchairs stolen from a supper club. They have ...Read more

MEMPHIS, Michigan — The stick-shift Acura Integra is a treat.

On a lonely two-lane Armada Ridge Road in Macomb County, I toggled SPORT mode and reached for the shifter. The engine rev-matched the shift — BLAT! — making for a buttery smooth throw. Quickly back on throttle, I revved hard to the 6,500 RPM redline. Third gear. Fourth gear. �...Read more

In the world of new cars, the Dodge Durango is essentially ancient. The SUV's last full redesign hit the market during President Barack Obama's first term.

Occupy Wall Street was a thing. The Green Bay Packers had just won the Super Bowl. Instagram was in its infancy.

More than 15 years later, the Detroit-built three-row family hauler is, ...Read more

After a turbulent 2025, U.S. electric-vehicle market share stabilized in the first three months of 2026 at 5.8% — consistent with Q4 2025, the first quarter without government incentives ended by Congress and President Donald Trump. EV sales swings from the United States to Norway to China have consistently tracked government support, industry...Read more

Ford Motor Co. over the past year recalled more vehicles than the rest of the major automotive industry, resulting in one study projecting that one of its models could see close to 100 recalls over the course of its lifetime.

Recalls are often a hassle for customers who may have to take their vehicle into a dealership for a fix or coordinate ...Read more

General Motors Co. wooed new executive Sterling Anderson with a $40 million hiring package to leave his Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle startup and join the Detroit automaker in 2025, according to a financial disclosure filed Monday.

Anderson received $16 million in 2025 as the company's executive vice president, global product and chief ...Read more

Daniel Corcoran runs a water agency spread across the Sierra foothills, and doesn’t think it’s realistic to replace his specialized trucks with all-electric ones.

That puts him at odds with California regulators’ proposed requirement that 50% of new heavy-duty vehicle purchased until 2030 be zero-emission vehicles. After that, 100% would ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley took to Fox & Friends this week to voice a fundamental tension inside the Dearborn automaker: namely, touting its commanding position in the United States thanks to its F-Series trucks versus warning of the looming Chinese threat to it all.

Allowing Chinese automakers into the rich U.S. market would be “...Read more

It’s been a rough decade for Nissan Motor Corp. as sales plummeted 40% in the United States, CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan, and the brand’s planned EV transformation, beginning with the Ariya SUV, flopped.

So for the 2027 model year, Nissan is going back to basics — beginning with the return of the dirt-chewing, Mississippi-...Read more

HOLLY, Michigan — When I was a kid, I’d spin toy tanks in my sandbox, slinging sand while mimicking real tank turns. WHEEE! As I’ve grown older, my sandboxes have gotten bigger.

At Holly Oaks ORV Park, I stopped my 2026 Rivian R1T Quad pickup in the dirt and selected ALL-TERRAIN mode in the 15.6-inch console screen. I selected the KICK ...Read more

If your recent encounter with the IRS has left you feeling like a medieval peasant who just paid tribute in both coin and dignity, yet you still require modern transportation, take heart. There is a brand-new automobile with an MSRP that doesn’t require having to auction off a kidney. It’s the 2026 Hyundai Venue, proof that the modern auto ...Read more

As gas prices soared in California last month, Irvine resident Marc Tan realized his Mercedes SUV was getting too expensive to refuel.

He decided to save money at the pump and purchased a used Tesla last month.

"I had to trade in my SUV, " said Tan, who works as a nurse. "It was just too expensive."

Tan has bought two electric vehicles this ...Read more

A Prius enters Grasso’s Garage this week for the first time ever.

Our 2026 taxi cab, I mean Prius Nightshade, is wrapped in a hip-looking Karashi, a honey-mustard twist on taxi-cab yellow. Two other color options are available, while a black interior is standard.

Hybrid engines are the easy choice for 2026 consumers. As EV sales tanked in ...Read more

Stellantis NV and Microsoft Corp. said Thursday they have inked a five-year deal to work together on artificial intelligence initiatives across several of the carmaker's divisions.

Joint teams will "co-develop more than 100 AI initiatives across sales, customer care and operations," the announcement said.

They will focus on tools to improve ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon wants Michigan automakers to play a bigger role in U.S. defense manufacturing, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The Journal reported Wednesday that Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley and General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra have been involved in discussions with top Defense Department officials about the automakers...Read more

Stellantis NV has hired longtime Hyundai Motor Co. executive Michael Orange for a top role under CEO Antonio Filosa as the automaker attempts to jumpstart its U.S. sales this year, three people familiar with the move said.

The automaker confirmed Thursday that Orange was appointed to lead its U.S. sales and network performance and would report ...Read more