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Ford plans could include Bronco-based Lincoln, midsize truck
Bronco is expected to play an increasingly larger role in Ford Motor Co.'s portfolio as the automaker bets on the high-margin off-road segment, according to an industry forecaster.
A Lincoln SUV is expected to be built off the Bronco platform at Wayne's Michigan Assembly Plant starting in the summer of 2029, and a Bronco-styled midsize truck is...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is proof that the funeral for fun was greatly exaggerated
The luxury sedan is supposed to be extinct. The industry has held the memorial service, lowered the casket, and handed out little sandwiches to the mourners. Thankfully for everyone who enjoys driving, Cadillac forgot to attend.
Instead, it built the CT5-V Blackwing: a four-door luxury sedan with the temperament of a disgruntled executive who ...Read more
Auto review: Livin' large in the Bronco RTR ROVR
HOLLY, Michigan — In addition to capturing multiple Formula Drift championships in a Ford Mustang, Vaughn Gittin Jr. has made a name for himself as one of America’s top off-road racers, winning class victories at the Baja 1000 and King of Hammers in a Ford Bronco. The self-described “fun-haver” is one of the most engaging, outsized ...Read more
Henry Payne: The Freedom 250 roars onto the National Mall. How Penske pulled if off
WASHINGTON — For America’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Washington, D.C.’s National Mall has featured a massive fireworks display July 4 and the Great American State Fair from June 25-July 10.
Now it’s the auto industry’s moment to make noise. A lot of noise.
The NTT IndyCar Series’ Freedom 250 ...Read more
Auto review: '27 Kia Telluride gets 'impressive' overhaul
As Kia continues to shock the consumer market with nicely appointed vehicles in every market, the 2027 Telluride hits the ground running with Range Rover vibes, excellent comfort and design.
With a sub-$60,000 base price, the Kia Telluride delivers the wow factor for many drivers.
Our tester, a 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD ...Read more
Ford taps NHTSA vet in new chief auto safety officer role
Ford Motor Co. has tapped a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration veteran for a new chief auto safety officer role, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker confirmed to The Detroit News on Thursday.
David Hines steps into the position on Monday, reporting to Steve Croley, Ford's chief policy officer and general counsel. Based out of ...Read more
Waymo robotaxis will start picking up Denver riders soon. Here's what it's like
DENVER — For about 20 minutes Wednesday morning, I ceded control of my life to the absence of a person. Which is to say, I rode in my first Waymo.
I was among the first people in Denver — aside from the company’s employees — invited to climb into one of Waymo’s cornflower-blue autonomous vans for a jaunt from Alamo Placita Park to ...Read more
Chrysler recalls 74,578 vehicles over rear spoiler issue
Chrysler is recalling about 74,578 vehicles in the United States because of an issue with their rear spoilers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects certain 2021-23 Dodge Durango vehicles.
The rear spoiler, which is attached to the back of a vehicle to help manage airflow, may not be properly ...Read more
Is your car insured with State Farm? They may owe you $100 or more
The insurance company State Farm has begun sending checks to millions of policyholders as part of the company's largest-ever cash-back dividend.
Eligible auto insurance customers will receive an average of $100 from the company. Exact amounts depend on the state and the premium paid for each qualifying policy.
More than 7 million checks have ...Read more
Your car may not be fuel efficient, but in California your tires have to be now
California just became the first state in the nation to require that replacement car tires be as energy-efficient as new ones, a move the state says will save drivers a billion dollars annually while reducing gasoline and electricity demand.
“This is a time where there’s great economic pressure on a lot of working people across the country,...Read more
Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles. See which models are affected
Chrysler parent Stellantis NV said it's recalling about 848,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in the United States due to radio software that can prevent rearview cameras from operating properly.
The glitch, which results in the rearview camera image not appearing on the media screen, affects various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler ...Read more
Waymo wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles, Bay Area regions
Waymo’s robotaxis will soon roam a much larger portion of California as the company received approval to expand across 18 counties.
The California Public Utilities Commission gave Waymo permission to operate in San Diego and Sacramento, as well as in communities in Marin, Napa, Orange and Riverside counties, among others.
The approval will ...Read more
Auto review: Ioniq is a techno-cool EV that's easy to own -- starting at $35,000
I have to admit that when I first saw this car in photos, I thought it looked stupid. I mean, as a Gen-Xer I liked the ‘80s vibe, but it was a shock in a sea of sleek futuristic Teslas and Mercedes. However, after seeing and spending time with the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited in actual daylight — and moonlight — I’ve come to like it very...Read more
GM, Ford secure Army truck contracts under new national security rules
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have secured contracts to build prototype tactical trucks for the U.S. Army under new rules signed by President Donald Trump limiting access to China-sourced materials, parts and software for defense contractors.
"That puts many companies in a bind," Christopher Tang, distinguished professor emeritus ...Read more
Ford says it converted Louisville plant for Fathom EV work within a year
Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it's on track to launch the Fathom all-electric midsize truck next year, after converting Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky from a gas-vehicle plant into a fully electric facility in under a year.
More equipment installation and quality verification will continue through the end of the year at the former home...Read more
Mustang unveils topless, 795-horse Dark Horse SC Convertible
FERNDALE, Michigan ― Now you can go topless riding 795 ponies.
Just in time for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Ford on Friday unleashed the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, the drop-top version of its wicked, 795-horsepower, 5.2-liter, supercharged V-8 Dark Horse SC. With its soaring soundtrack, Ford Racing-engineered performance, and ...Read more
Auto review: '26 Cadillac Escalade Sport rules the roads
While General Motors continues to deliver great trucks and now electric vehicles to the average consumer, it’s clear that its top-tier luxury/sport brand Cadillac stands out above them all, ruling the roads and continuing to make strides.
Its flagship SUV, the Cadillac Escalade is back in 2026 and a behemoth it still is.
Our week-long tester...Read more
Larry Printz: Acura's next act is a rebellion against automotive overkill
Acura has always occupied an unusual place inside the Honda family. It was created to give the company something the Japanese auto industry largely lacked at the time: a performance-minded luxury brand for buyers outside Japan.
And, for a while, Acura understood something that many luxury automakers have since forgotten. Design did not ...Read more
Faulty backup cameras are plaguing tens of millions of US cars
A Tesla Model 3 hit a cement pole after the rearview camera failed. The driver of a Ford pickup scraped a light post in reverse. A Toyota minivan’s backup display showed old images instead of live ones.
These are among the roughly 2,000 complaints consumers have lodged with U.S. auto safety regulators describing problems with glitchy rearview...Read more
Lincoln to end China production for US, boost US manufacturing
Ford Motor Co. said it'll end production of Lincoln vehicles in China for the U.S. market as a part of plans to grow the manufacturing of the luxury brand here starting in 2030.
Lincoln has built the Nautilus SUV in China since 2024 when it moved production to its joint venture with China Changan Automobile Group Co. Ltd. from Canada. It's the ...Read more
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- Ford taps NHTSA vet in new chief auto safety officer role
- Chrysler recalls 74,578 vehicles over rear spoiler issue
- Auto review: 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is proof that the funeral for fun was greatly exaggerated
- Waymo robotaxis will start picking up Denver riders soon. Here's what it's like
- Ford plans could include Bronco-based Lincoln, midsize truck






