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Auto review: Bigger, bolder Lexus GX worth the wait

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Lexus often goes long stretches between model redesigns and refreshes, so no surprise that its new GX luxury midsize crossover has been a long time coming.

As many mothers have repeated over the years, “Good things come to those who wait.” The 2024 GX 550 marked a major stride in the legendary nameplate with a boost in power and physical ...Read more

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California's first zero-emission car mandates are coming. Will targets be reached?

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The first iteration of zero-emission vehicle sales mandates in California goes into effect next year. But doubts have been raised about whether the targets can be met.

The trade group representing the state’s car dealers says “there’s no way” consumers will buy electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids at the pace needed to meet California�...Read more

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Casey Williams: Scout Motors is the new EV truck maker that even Elvis would recognize

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Sitting in an upstairs corner of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana, is a 1979 prototype for an International Scout — a popular SUV that once competed with the Ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer. This handsome vehicle, powered in its prime by a 162-horsepower V-8, was canceled more than 40 years ago as the troubled International ...Read more

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New Corvette era: The team that brought you the mid-engine C8 is gone

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A historic changing of the Corvette guard is complete.

Following the retirement last spring of Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter — aka the “Godfather of the Corvette” and only the fifth chief engineer for the iconic Chevrolet supercar — Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles and Design Manager Kirk Bennion also are exiting the team.

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Auto review: 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 is the perfect car for your Mercedes-Benz condo

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In an attempt to expand their brands beyond vehicles, automakers have been entering the real estate game, licensing their trademarks to developers who attempt to sell seven- and eight-figure luxury condominiums using an automaker’s name. Porsche’s tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is one such structure. Another under the auspices of its ...Read more

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2025 GMC Acadia Denali exceeds expectations

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General Motors has stepped up its game tremendously in recent years with a focus primarily on SUVs and trucks, and their array of consumer brands such as Buick and Cadillac have recently got a lot of attention. The GMC Acadia just got a refresh for 2025, and the recent release is nothing short of exceptional.

We tested the new 2025 Acadia ...Read more

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Ford CEO: IRA tax credit repeals could risk jobs, Trump tariffs are 'cost and chaos'

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Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley warned that if the federal government under President Donald Trump repeals provisions of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act like the electric vehicle battery production tax credits, the company could have to look at layoffs.

"We've already sunk capital — even though we've rationalized it — in ...Read more

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Tesla fined for 'serious' heat violation at California plant

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Tesla has been fined for violating California's workplace heat protection rules at its Fremont plant.

Although the $13,500 penalty is a pittance for the electric car maker that boasts a market cap of more than $1 trillion, state regulators categorized the company's violation as "serious," meaning it could result in injury, illness or death.

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Motormouth: Terrible tires?

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Q: I just bought a pristine 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250, only 60,000 miles, with brand new run-flat tires. Love the car! Hate -- I mean hate -- the ride! My teeth jar going over bumps! These tires are just terrible! My mechanic took some air out of the tires but told me if I want a more smooth, regular ride, I need to buy “regular tires.” I ...Read more

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Chicago Auto Show goes electric with 2 EV tracks, dozens of models and first appearance by Rivian

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The atmosphere is electric at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, with two indoor EV test tracks, dozens of models and several high-profile debuts, including the first appearance by homegrown Rivian.

But with EV sales growth slowing and threats by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs, pause infrastructure build-out and end federal tax credits,...Read more

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Auto review: Another fresh face for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

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There’s a design consistency to the best luxury car brands, a continuum of style that unconditionally declares what it is. Go back to 1938 and you’ll recognize the BMW 328’s grille. The same is true of Mercedes-Benz. Cadillac became synonymous with egg crate grilles and tailfins, boasting a sinister yet sublimely luxurious vibe. Then there...Read more

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As EV vehicles get heavier, they're also getting more dangerous, safety experts say

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Electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity over the last several years as they’ve gotten cheaper, more powerful and easier to charge. But in some cases, say traffic safety experts, they’ve also gotten more dangerous.

In particular, the proliferation of heavier electric trucks in recent years has raised concerns among safety experts ...Read more

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Nevada is the most expensive state to own a vehicle, study says

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Nevada is the most expensive state to own a vehicle, according to a new study.

Nevadans pay the most for car ownership, with an average annual cost of $6,118.86, according to a study from LendingTree. Auto insurance rates, fuel expenses, annualized sales tax and repair costs were all factored in to create the average rate.

According to the ...Read more

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Auto review: Road trippin' in the VW ID.Buzz to frigid Ohio and back

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV has rolled up wins this auto awards season — including North American Utility of the Year — because it’s iconic, roomy and just so doggone adorable.

Though the Hoover family may disagree.

The fictional Hoovers, of course, are the most famous (infamous?) owners of a 1978 VW Microbus ...Read more

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Auto review: 2025 Porsche Cayenne is no longer a hybrid dream

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While Porsche has no problem creating cars with outstanding power and unfathomable beauty, in 2025 their flagship gets better. Not only the addition of the E-Hybrid which rolled out for all of the SUV fleet as an option, but the addition of the Turbo E-Hybrid in 2025, which is a dream for many car buyers.

As recently reviewed in Grasso’s ...Read more

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Ford forecasts lower 2025 earnings. Here's why

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Ford Motor Co. will cut costs, improve electric vehicle volumes and invest more in its future in 2025, but it's expecting pricing pressures to weigh on annual financial results.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker forecasted adjusted operating income of $7 billion to $8.5 billion, down from the $10.2 billion it recorded Wednesday for 2024, even ...Read more

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Ford posts profit increase in 2024 on highest revenue year, beats expectations

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Ford Motor Co.'s net income increased 37% year-over-year in 2024 to $5.9 million, with the automaker reversing a fourth-quarter loss in the fourth quarter of the prior year and beating Wall Street expectations.

For the full year, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker recorded a $10.2 billion adjusted operating profit, a 5.5% margin, on revenue of $...Read more

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Ford profit sharing: Here's how much UAW members will get for 2024

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Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will pay profit-sharing bonuses of approximately $10,208 to hourly autoworkers in the United States for 2024.

The total amount for employees could be above or below that depending on compensated hours for the 57,000 eligible employees. The amount is just below the $10,400 average checks for Ford workers last ...Read more

The Future of Driving: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming Cars

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The automotive industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, with automakers and tech companies racing to develop innovations that promise to make cars smarter, safer and more efficient. From autonomous driving to next-generation battery technology, the future of driving is closer than ever.

Autonomous Vehicles: The Road to Self-...Read more

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Hydrogen-powered trucks are now in Georgia. A planned $33M station will fuel them

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Hydrogen-powered semitrucks are now navigating roads along Georgia’s coast, ferrying supplies and goods from the state’s ports to inland auto factories and construction sites.

Just like their diesel counterparts, those trucks need places to refuel. A company announced Tuesday it will soon provide such a place.

North Carolina-based ...Read more