Manufacturers surfing the electric vehicle wave may be crashing out.A new report from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation found that the overall market share of fully electric (EV) vehicles has retracted this year. Although 2024 isn’t over yet, data from the Alliance shows that this is the first year since …
Read More »I experienced my first track day at Velocity Invitational—I am a changed man
Riding shotgun in a Parnelli Jones Mustang Boss 302 and a period-correct 1968 Ford Escort Mark I isn’t just an adrenaline booster; it’s an experience for the soul. I can’t possibly imagine a more visceral automotive experience than being in the passenger seat of such raw, unadulterated machines. Parnelli Jones …
Read More »Nissan ditches the V8 on 2025 Armada—what’s next? We asked their lead powertrain engineer
Nissan has recently unveiled a new engine for the upcoming 2025 Nissan Armada, designed with an emphasis on high torque. The twin-turbo VR35DDTT V6, producing 425 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, is now the brand’s torquiest engine, delivering 103 lb-ft more than the outgoing 5.6 L VK56VD V8’s 413 …
Read More »2025 Ford Expedition Tremor: Conquering trails or just for show?
Buckle up, kids—we’re going off-roading. For 2025, Ford is taking the Expedition family SUV to a new level of ruggedness with the all-new Expedition Tremor. Featuring upgrades like 33-inch all-terrain tires, an advanced four-wheel-drive system, and underbody protection, the Tremor trim is the most off-road capable Expedition ever.Tremor off-road capability …
Read More »Jeep and Dodge Hit Panic Mode
In a bold move to combat plummeting sales in the U.S., Stellantis — the parent company of automotive brands including Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler— has announced that it will offer discounts on 2024 and older model-year vehicles through the end of the year.The announcement comes as the company works …
Read More »A Shocking Shift, Why Are Drivers Turning Safety Tech Back On?
Automotive crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States today, with 100 people killed every day in collisions, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Yet, a suite of new safety systems designed to make driving safer received a cold reception from many drivers …
Read More »Photos of the Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair
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Read More »Nissan is speeding toward a financial cliff. Can they turn things around in time?
Nissan is facing one of its toughest financial challenges in recent history. Late last week, the Japanese automaker reported dismal global sales figures, raising concerns that it may fall short of its fiscal year profit forecast, which the company already lowered back in July due to poor sales. Operating profit …
Read More »Is the 2025 Chevy Blazer RS EV worth $54,295—or is there a better EV for the money?
Chevrolet’s foray into the EV market hasn’t exactly been smooth. In fact, they’ve oscillated between abject failures, like the Volt, and confusing withdrawals like the Bolt. The bowtie-shaped badge is now hoping to get it right with the Blazer EV—and they may have found the sweet spot with its penultimate …
Read More »Rolls-Royce’s Spectre Lunaflair has a paint job you’ll never see again—here’s why
Although expensive, the sale of a Rolls-Royce isn’t usually a newsworthy event. However, the Spectre Lunaflair was considered special enough that the company thought it merited its own press release. If the photos are even half as stunning as the in-person result, they made the right decision.By the moon’s pale …
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