The 1939–40 New York World’s Fair is remembered as a cultural landmark that dared to imagine a technologically advanced future during the Great Depression. Despite the economic hardship, the fair drew 25.8 million paid visitors in 1939—far short of the…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
The world’s largest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), has identified mining—not processing—as the critical bottleneck in securing raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries. Vice President Jiang Li told Bloomberg that CATL is prioritizing upstream investments to lock…
Car companies spend millions crafting slick slogans to lure buyers, but readers just served up the unfiltered truth. Mazda’s “Zoom Zoom” might evoke the Miata’s spirit, but Cadillac’s late-’90s Catera campaign with “The Caddy that zigs” promised more agility than…
The 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, with its supercharged 5.2-liter V8 pumping out 760 horsepower, has followed a depreciation path that’s anything but standard. When new, the GT500 carried a base MSRP of $74,095, but its resale value today splits…
The White House has issued a presidential memorandum directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to simplify rules around do-it-yourself (DIY) vehicle repairs, particularly concerning emissions systems under the Clean Air Act. Signed by President Donald Trump, the memo aims to…
A 1999 Ford Mustang GT convertible with 134,000 miles is listed on Craigslist for $5,900, and the seller claims it’s a 35th Anniversary model—though it lacks the official trim and badging. The car sports Laser Red paint, a biscuit leather-and-vinyl…
Ford has launched two major recalls in the US, the largest of which covers 741,195 big SUVs and trucks over a transmission fault that could cause the vehicle to roll away after being parked. The recall affects 2021 F-150s, 2020–2021…
The Trump administration has begun processing tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs in February 2026. The refunds, totaling $22 billion in May alone, are tied to tariffs collected in the…
The Slate Auto Blank Slate compact EV pickup, teased in April 2025 with a $20,000 price after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, offers two battery packs: a 52.7 kWh unit rated for 150 miles and an 84.3 kWh version…