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…
Texas has officially overtaken California as the largest new-vehicle retail market in the U.S., according to a new JD Power report. While California’s share of U.S. light-vehicle sales has slipped from 12.5% in 2019 to 11.4% this year, Texas has…
The average new car price in the U.S. has hit $50,000, while used cars now average $30,000—both figures driven up by tariffs, stricter safety mandates, and burgeoning tech suites that inflate production costs. Automakers are also building fewer vehicles, creating…
Tesla has quietly settled a lawsuit related to a fatal 2023 crash in Arizona involving a Model Y using its Full Self-Driving system. The crash, which resulted in the death of 71-year-old Johna Story, prompted an investigation by the National…
The word “roadster” is one of those automotive terms that refuses to sit still. Its origins trace back to the early 19th century, when it described a horse bred for pleasure riding rather than labor. By the late 1800s, the…
A 2024 survey by the Cooperative Election Study found that only 3% of respondents were both confident and correct in their method of escaping a sinking car. The survey asked 1,000 adults nationwide to rate their method of egress and…
When shopping for a new EV, warranty coverage can be a dealmaker—or a dealbreaker. Tesla and Rivian, two of the most prominent U.S. electric-vehicle brands, both offer robust warranty packages, but the fine print matters just as much as the…
A recent survey of for-hire motor carriers found that diesel will remain the primary fuel for the trucking industry in the foreseeable future. Despite shifting emissions policies and growing interest in alternative powertrains, carriers cited cost, range limitations, infrastructure gaps,…
Oil giant Shell has pulled a surprise move by unveiling the Triple 10 Challenge, an electric hatchback concept designed to showcase its fast-charging and efficiency credentials. The three-pronged target is brutal: 10 km/kWh driving efficiency (≈209 MPGe), lifecycle CO₂e emissions…
Tesla has quietly settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The incident occurred when a 71-year-old woman, Johna Story, was struck and killed by a Tesla Model Y SUV operating in FSD…