Prices of vehicles in China are in a downward spiral, say experts who expect the circumstances to usher in industry consolidation and create opportunity for legacy automakers while tariffs are in place.

The average car retail price in China has fallen nearly 20% in the past two years, with the cuts accelerated for electric vehicles and other ...Read more

Waymo has arrived in Philly.

But you can’t catch a ride in one of their driverless cars just yet.

Philadelphia is one of more than 10 cities where human autonomous-technology experts will be taking Waymos on summer “road trips,” allowing the cars “to get to know the city,” spokesperson Sandy Karp said in a statement.

The testing ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens will introduce a bill this week urging the federal government to play a more active role in reducing U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals.

“This bill is about real results. It will lower costs and create jobs by bringing mineral production back home, supporting Michigan workers, and ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. has a "zero, zero, zero" plan of its own.

The automaker starting Tuesday through Labor Day is offering zero down payment, zero percent interest for 48 months and zero payments for the first 90 days on most Ford and Lincoln vehicles. This comes on the heels of the success of the "From America, For America" employee pricing ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. confirmed Tuesday that its multibillion-dollar battery plant in south-central Michigan remains "on track" to qualify for a crucial federal tax credit, despite new federal restrictions on sourcing from China.

"Ford is committed to making the best, most cost-effective batteries for the next generation of electric ...Read more

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is launching a new account type that lets teenagers hail a robotaxi and ride alone, expanding its rider base while continuing to test its service in more U.S. cities.

Teens from 14 to 17 can have a user profile paired to a parent’s account starting on Tuesday, the company said in a statement. The program will initially...Read more

Tesla shares fell close to 7% Monday after Elon Musk announced plans to form his own political party, sparking concerns he will become further distracted by politics despite a tumultuous stint in the Trump administration.

During a feud with President Trump over his spending bill, the Tesla chief executive wrote on his social media site, X, that...Read more

When President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs took effect in early April, industry watchers figured vehicle prices would steadily rise as carmakers peeled back discounts and increased MSRPs.

Three months later, that hasn't quite turned out to be the case.

Prices on many models have crept up. But the average marketed price industrywide is flat...Read more

Q: ​I had a beautiful VW Scirocco that used oil at an increasing rate. Finally, a VW mechanic told me that the problem was probably the valve seals. He took out the seals and they looked like bacon bits. The new seals looked like big gray Cheerios. Oil consumption went from a quart every 300 miles to a quart in 2,500 miles. Later VW did a ...Read more

The Trump administration’s plan to scrap federal incentives for electric vehicles will be a major speed bump for battery-powered transportation in the U.S., but not a brick wall, according to forecasts.

On Thursday, Republicans in the U.S. House sent a bill to President Donald Trump’s desk that kills tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV ...Read more

WASHINGTON — As the Republican campaign to halt ambitious electric vehicle policies mostly spotlighted the cars and light trucks in personal garages and driveways across the country, a less-discussed part of the auto industry celebrated a center-stage moment last month.

"The trucking industry has America's back, and we are grateful that a ...Read more

Pete Kelly, the used car manager at Jim Marsh Kia and Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep in Las Vegas, hasn’t bought a used car for less than $20,000 at auction in over two years, and it’s not for lack of trying.

Since the pandemic, he said, there are fewer options for used cars under $20,000 and he’s having to compete with national chains willing ...Read more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan — You don’t so much drive the Nissan Murano as wear it. It’s a fashion statement.

Even coated in salt from a days’ drive across Metro Detroit’s wintry tundra, my Aurora Blue Pearl Metallic Murano looked ready for the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview. Bezeled silver roofline like a Saarinen arch, muscular ...Read more

When the Ridgeline entered Grasso’s Garage for the first time back in 2023, we recognized a mid-sized truck that had the ability to handle a lot of chores and things around the house. Fit for the honey-do list but with tons of comfort and style, the Ridgeline adds an additional trim level to enhance its capability and utility. I give you the ...Read more

With more than 400,000 units sold last year, the Honda CR-V is among America’s most-popular compact SUVs. Of course, a true off-road enthusiast will wince upon hearing the CR-V called an SUV. This is more the suburban family-friendly wagon that overcomes inclement weather than a true boulder basher.

Yet Honda’s announcement of a TrailSport ...Read more

As Elon Musk scrambles to restore Tesla's reputation and deliver on promises of autonomous driving technology, vehicle sales for the company continued to fall last quarter.

Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in the quarter through June, down 13% from 443,956 deliveries a year ago.

The drop in deliveries is a result of increased competition, ...Read more

U.S. car and truck sales remained strong between April and June despite policy upheaval under the new Trump administration. But analysts predict a wave of panic buying this spring will lead to a chilly market later this year.

Looming over a healthy first half of the year are pricey import taxes and the potential loss of several tax incentives ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. reported a 14% increase in U.S. sales in the second quarter, benefitted by the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker offering discounts traditionally reserved for its employees to all customers on most of its lineup.

The "From America, For America" promotion providing "Plan A" pricing runs through the weekend. It came in response to ...Read more

General Motors Co.'s U.S. sales increased nearly 12% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same time last year, in part thanks to American truck devotees and panic buying amid tariff and electric vehicle policy upheaval.

The Detroit automaker sold nearly 747,000 vehicles in this year's second quarter, on par with sales in the first three ...Read more

OAK PARK, Michigan — The electric Bollinger Motors B4 work truck has a lot going for it, including a smooth ride, endless customization options, solid battery range and minimal competition in its segment.

But in this increasingly shaky moment for the electric vehicle industry, the Metro Detroit startup faces a deeply uncertain future. It ...Read more