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'They come in droves': How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California
San Diego resident José Manjarrés has a robot problem in his neighborhood.
When he goes to charge his Ford Mustang Mach-E, he increasingly finds the charging stations are already occupied by robotaxis. Last month, he had to wait an hour for his turn as driverless Waymos filled up.
"It becomes really annoying when you see three Waymos in a ...Read more
Tesla to wind down production of slow-selling Cybertruck
Tesla Inc. will pare back production of its polarizing Cybertruck pickup next year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said, suggesting the slow-selling model could be phased out as the company reorients around driverless technology and artificial intelligence.
Output will wind down at its Texas plant in mid-2027 to free up capacity for the ...Read more
Auto review: Mercedes Benz AMG GT63 Pro is the coupe everyone dreams of
Entering Grasso’s Garage this week is a masterpiece of engineering. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Coupe thrills drivers and riders alike with its power, while onlookers get their phones out to take video.
Powered by a handcrafted Mercedes 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine producing 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, the Pro ...Read more
Auto review: 2027 Chevy Bolt is perhaps the best all-around EV rolling
I remember driving the Chevrolet Bolt at its 2017 press preview in San Francisco, spending all day going up and down hills without worrying a bit about range. The compact EV offered 259 miles range by the time it was discontinued in 2023. Even after a day of hard slogging, there was still plenty of power left.
Today, as the Bolt returns from ...Read more
Larry Printz: Aston Martin Has two new ways to make your neighbors hate you
Aston Martin has looked at the modern sports car and decided that what the world really needs is something with 838 horsepower, a body made almost entirely of carbon fiber and an exhaust system loud enough to make the neighbors consider moving to a different zip code. And then, just to make sure nobody misses the point, it’s building only 150 ...Read more
Auto review: Living large in the redesigned 2027 Chevy Silverado
TUCSON, Arizona — The Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson look like something out of a Coyote vs. Road Runner episode: orange colors, giant boulders parched on rock spires, twisted roads. Beep, beep!
I stomped on the throttle of my ride with my size 15s and the V-8 roared. Hard into a downhill S-turn, the adaptive dampers stiffened to ...Read more
Stellantis names new head of North America
A new North America leader for the maker of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram has been named as the struggling company attempts a turnaround.
Stellantis NV CEO Antonio Filosa elevated Pablo Di Si to chief operating officer of North America and American brands on Wednesday, Nov. 4, less than four months after Filosa first hired him.
"We’ve made ...Read more
GM recalls 67K EVs for software glitch that can mean loss of braking
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 67,000 electric vehicles over a software glitch that can cause loss of braking at low speeds.
At issue is software that helps prevent slipping by tracking wheel movement. The software does not always correctly interpret wheel movement, which in some cases has caused the brakes to malfunction, according ...Read more
F-Series, big SUVs drive US October sales hike for current Ford lineup
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales were down 0.8% year-over-year in October, driven by the end of production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, but for its remaining lineup, combined deliveries were up 6.9%, the automaker said on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Dealer services provider Cox Automotive Inc. had forecasted overall U.S. sales would increase 7.2% ...Read more
Waymo expands driverless taxi service in Los Angeles County
Waymo expanded its Los Angeles service area on Tuesday, adding three South Bay neighborhoods to the 210-square-mile region where the robotaxis roam.
Riders can now travel to Torrance, El Segundo, and Manhattan Beach in a Waymo driverless taxi, but they still won't be able to call a ride to or from Los Angeles International Airport.
The ...Read more
Tesla Cybercabs join Waymo in Detroit robotaxi testing
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — The autonomous rideshare wars are heating up just in time for the cold Michigan winter.
A fleet of gold, butterfly-door Tesla Cybercabs has joined Waymo driverless vehicles in Detroit, expanding the competitive playing field from Austin, Texas, to Michigan's more complicated, multi-season environment. Two dozen ...Read more
Rivian rallies on strong EV sales
Rivian shares surged Friday after its latest results boosted optimism that the long-struggling electric-vehicle maker is headed toward better times.
The Irvine-based manufacturer announced Thursday that it posted $2.15 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 38% from last year. Vehicle deliveries were up 46%, driven by the new R2, which launched ...Read more
Auto review: 2027 Fiat Topolino: The mouse that roars … eventually
Fiat has built an electric runabout so small, so slow, and so outrageously adorable that you half expect it to come with a saucer of milk. It’s the 2027 Fiat Topolino, and it’s irresistibly loveable.
Not because it’s fast. It isn't. Not because it’s luxurious. It isn't that, either. And certainly not because it represents some ...Read more
Auto review: On the town in the attractive, redesigned Chrysler Pacifica
RICHMOND, Michigan — America’s’ most versatile, three-row vehicle finally has an exterior to match its interior talents.
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has a new face, and it’s a looker.
Designed by Tajikistan immigrant Irina Zavatski, the original 2017 Pacifica redefined the dowdy minivan segment. Then the minivan took an ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Lincoln Navigator moves people in American style
While the Ford Motor Co. continues to produce mass-market trucks and SUVs for the everyday consumer, its upscale Lincoln brand is focused on delivering an experience to consumers that is unforgettable.
Whether it be from technology or styling or even ride quality, Lincoln is here to prove one thing: that it is the upscale American luxury brand ...Read more
GM is late to hybrids. Experts say there's still time to cash in
General Motors Co.'s new mainstream hybrid offerings are on the way just as momentum around the mixed gas-and-electric models is moving into a higher gear, analysts said.
But the Detroit automaker needs to catch up after years ago abandoning hybrids — and popular smaller vehicles — for profit-rich trucks and EVs — a weak spot CEO Mary ...Read more
Ford reports drop in Q3 net income, but hikes low end of 2026 guidance
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 increased the bottom-end of its annual financial guidance as it reported a $2 billion net income in the third quarter of 2026, a decrease of 17% year-over-year.
The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker is forecasting annual operating income of $10.5 billion to $11 billion, up from $10 billion to $11 billion and the...Read more
Hybrids coming to GM plant in Michigan, automaker says
General Motors Co. will produce hybrids at its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant near Michigan's capital, as it seeks to catch up in an electrified vehicle segment that has enjoyed strong growth this year amid rising gas prices.
The automaker declined to provide details on timing and models to be made at the plant, which now produces the ...Read more
Special charges return Stellantis to net loss in third quarter
The maker of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram returned to the red in the third quarter, reporting a net loss of more than $500 million (453 million euro) from special charges.
Despite the loss as the company incurred $111 million (0.1 billion euro) in cash outflows related to second-half of 2025 charges, the transatlantic automaker said the ...Read more
Ford underscores off-road bet with Raptor TV ad
Ford Motor Co. revealed on Friday, Oct. 23 its first major TV commercial highlighting its Raptor high-performance, off-road trim as the Dearborn automaker bets on the high-margin segment to drive sales, profits and consumer enthusiasm.
The 90-second spot will debut on Apple TV this weekend during the Austin Grand Prix and also appear on ABC ...Read more
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- Auto review: Mercedes Benz AMG GT63 Pro is the coupe everyone dreams of
- 'They come in droves': How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California
- Auto review: 2027 Chevy Bolt is perhaps the best all-around EV rolling
- Stellantis names new head of North America
- Tesla to wind down production of slow-selling Cybertruck






