A new analysis links the rising hood heights of modern trucks and SUVs to America’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis, with taller front ends striking victims above their center of gravity and pushing them into the pavement rather than allowing a…
General Motors is staring down the barrel of losing its long-held U.S. auto sales crown to Toyota as American buyers stampede toward gasoline-electric hybrids, according to a mid-2026 forecast from Cox Automotive. The Japanese automaker is projected to grab 15.8%…
Honda is bringing back the quirky Element as a hybrid in 2029, according to Auto News. Production is slated to begin at Honda’s Ohio plant, with the model targeting a global audience and an ambitious first-year output of 100,000 units.…
Slate Auto, the electric-vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has thrown down the gauntlet in the pickup segment with the launch of a subcompact all-electric truck priced at $24,950. Unveiled at a Los Angeles event on June 24, 2026, the…
As America marks 250 years since its founding, the debate over which vehicles best symbolize the nation’s spirit rages on—and the Ford Model T stands as the undisputed king. The “Great 250-Year Experiment” of American democracy has weathered trials, triumphs,…
President Donald Trump’s motorcade drove directly across the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during a May 7 visit, potentially contributing to damage to the newly painted liner and underlying concrete. The incident unfolded as workers rushed to complete a $14.6…
Before factory-fit air conditioning became the norm, early motorists had to improvise to stay cool behind the wheel. The first cars were open-top contraptions like the Ford Model T roadster and touring models, which lacked even a driver’s door. Drivers…
Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform has been under development for years as a low-cost foundation for future electric models, starting with a mid-size pickup scheduled to debut later this year and enter production at Louisville Assembly in 2027.…
Ford Canada has confirmed it will not raise tariffs as a topic during upcoming negotiations with Canadian trade union Unifor, instead prioritizing the retention of its domestic manufacturing footprint and fair worker compensation. A Ford Canada spokesperson stated that tariffs…
Ford has confirmed that the 2027 Bronco Filson will go on sale in Mexico during the 2027 calendar year, joining the existing Outer Banks and Badlands trims in the lineup. The move expands the rugged SUV’s premium off-road credentials beyond…