Hemmings announced a new financing program aimed at classic and collector cars and trucks. The service, called Hemmings Financing, lets buyers obtain pre‑approvals, see estimated monthly payments, and apply directly from a vehicle’s listing page. The estimated payment and a…
The new Dacia Spring, a budget electric vehicle, skips the center screen in its entry-level model, instead using the driver’s smartphone as the infotainment system. This approach, called Media Control, has been used by Dacia in other models and is…
BMW has launched a video-data program that turns participating iX3 owners into real-world safety testers. Since April 2026, new BMW iX3 models on the Neue Klasse platform record event-based video of safety-relevant driving moments, such as hard braking or near-miss…
Ford has confirmed a starting price of $29,945 for the Fathom, including a $1,595 destination charge. However, the company has not published a towing rating for the electric pickup truck. Ford positions the Fathom for daily driving, cargo runs, and…
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will line up at the back of a 101-kart grid at Silverstone on September 16 for a live-streamed showdown against 100 other drivers. The event, billed as “Max vs 100,” is a made-for-streaming…
BMW is accelerating its shift away from traditional physical buttons and switches in favor of voice commands, touchscreens, and haptic steering-wheel controls, arguing that younger drivers increasingly prefer these interfaces. The Munich-based automaker has already implemented this minimalist approach in…
Ford has confirmed that its next European SUV will ride on Geely’s Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform and will be assembled at the company’s Valencia plant in Spain. The move is part of a joint venture between Ford…
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has delivered a stark warning to employees in an internal memo, describing the company’s situation as “more than critical” as it braces for sweeping restructuring. The memo, obtained by Reuters, highlights a cost structure that…
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed on August 21 after Washington limited proposed tariff cuts to passenger cars and light pickups, excluding heavier trucks. The US imposed a 50% tariff on roughly $20 billion of Canadian exports, including…
Federal safety regulators are escalating their scrutiny of General Motors’ 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine, launching an Engineering Analysis after receiving nearly 500 complaints of post-recall engine failures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it is expanding its investigation…