DETROIT — Consumers may be returning to dealer showrooms over the next couple of years to look at new vehicles that have few changes, as an electric vehicle "head fake" contributed to product delays, a former Bank of America Securities analyst said this week.

Profitability should pick up in the latter part of the decade, though, as new ...Read more

Let’s examine the VISTIQ, a new nameplate in Cadillac's EV fleet packed with 300 miles of fully electric range.

A smaller model of the successful Escalade IQ, our tester, a 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ AWD Sport, showed off its sportiness. Wrapped in Opulent Blue Metallic, a bright and formal version of Royal Blue, this Cadillac was a sight to behold...Read more

INDIANAPOLIS — It's construction season in the Midwest, and there’s no better way to navigate it than in a mega-ute. Not in a sedan (WHUMP! Those road seams are harsh). Not in a compact SUV (YIKES! Those semis are huge!). Not in a sport scar (YIKES! Those road seams are harsh and those semis are huuuuge!).

In a mega-ute. Like my 2026 ...Read more

For decades, Detroit has operated on a simple premise: bigger vehicles, more features, higher prices. Trucks and SUVs that once prioritized utility have steadily evolved into rolling luxury suites packed with screens, software, and ever-expanding sticker prices. Affordability, meanwhile, has become increasingly elusive.

Which is what makes ...Read more

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has exhibited a "recurring pattern of retaliation" and "abused the authority of his office" with matters involving his fiancée and her sister, according a new report from the union's court-appointed watchdog, who Fain in response accused of "playing political games and abusing his power."

Neil Barofsky,...Read more

Ford was the mainstream auto brand with the highest initial quality in J.D. Power's latest study, a milestone for the Dearborn automaker's years-long effort to turn around its quality issues whose warranty and recall costs weighed on its balance sheets and reputation.

Ford jumped from below average last year to third overall in the survey ...Read more

General Motors Co. is facing an uncomfortable reality: Toyota Motor Corp. has a shot at taking the U.S. sales crown once again thanks to growing demand for its gasoline-electric hybrids.

The Japanese automaker is expected to increase its market share to 15.8% in the first half of this year, while GM’s share may tumble by almost 1 percentage ...Read more

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation into a fatal crash this month involving a Tesla Inc. sedan in Texas, expanding scrutiny of an incident that has drawn national attention.

The NTSB, a federal agency tasked with probing civil transportation accidents, said Wednesday that it’s working with the Harris County ...Read more

The electric vehicle company Slate Auto set out in 2022 to make the most affordable electric truck in the country. This week, it unveiled the price tag: $24,950.

At a time when demand for new electric vehicles is cooling and cars are getting harder to afford, Slate’s customizable truck could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the industry.

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WASHINGTON — For the sixth year in a row, a model from Elon Musk-led electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. topped the 2026 Cars.com American-Made Index, while an offering from rugged Stellantis NV brand Jeep showed the greatest improvement among Detroit Three nameplates.

Jeep landed two 2026 models in the top five: the Gladiator and the Grand ...Read more

DETROIT -- Canadian autoworkers union Unifor set a bargaining deadline of July 10 for contract talks with Ford Motor Co. as the labor group seeks stability amid "crisis" for members affected by layoffs, U.S. tariffs and the ongoing review of the nation's trade agreement with the United States and Mexico.

Contracts with Detroit's three ...Read more

Automakers and workers are teed up for what each side views as a fight for existence — with cobots in the middle and already operating inside General Motors Co's Factory ZERO in Detroit.

Artificial intelligence, robots and automation took center stage in Detroit during this week's UAW Constitutional Convention and Reindustrialize, an industry...Read more

The 2026 Honda Pilot looks like an SUV. It stands tall, wears rugged-looking tires, and projects the sort of square-jawed confidence usually associated with people who own chainsaws and know how to use them. But spend five minutes with one and you discover it's less the rugged outdoorsman and more of an assistant vice principal. The Pilot isn't ...Read more

Lexus has provided many wins over the years for consumers, chief among them being sedan success with the IS.

Regardless of what others say, this is not an upscale Toyota Camry. The Lexus IS adds the luxurious flare consumers demand and provides power and style while maintaining comfort, exactly what Lexus consumers demand.

With a history of ...Read more

DETROIT — The mainstream three-row SUV class is having a moment. Sexy family haulers? You bet. Check out the rugged Chevy Traverse ZR2, Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro and rock-scaling Honda Pilot TrailSport. Or the hot-rod Dodge Durango Hellcat, Mazda CX-90 inline-6 cylinder and Ford Explorer ST.

Now comes the knockout Kia Telluride X-Pro SX-...Read more

Ford Motor Co. is suing a prominent Los Angeles lemon law firm for allegedly inflating their fees by as much as 7,000%, the company’s latest attempt to crack down on California attorneys who it says are exploiting the state’s unique law to protect consumers from defective cars.

Quill & Arrow, a personal injury firm that represents drivers ...Read more

Big V-8 weapons are returning to the Detroit Truck Wars. Unshackled from government regulations, the Ram 1500 has brought back its V-8 while Ford’s F-150 is offering a 700-horsepower, supercharged V-8 on all trims.

Now it’s Chevrolet’s turn with the new, fifth-generation Silverado.

The North America-assembled truck leans into its V-8 ...Read more

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers-endorsed Michigan candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed, emphasized the economic challenges of families in an appeal to the Detroit-based union’s delegates Thursday at the UAW's constitutional convention.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, and Sen. Gary ...Read more