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Most Florida dealers dodge destructive Hurricane Ian
Florida dealership associations described retailers as relatively unscathed after Hurricane Ian soaked and whipped the state last week, while auto…
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Leadership changes at CDK’s Roadster, Salty Dot businesses
The founders of two dealership technology companies CDK Global Inc. acquired last year are no longer leading those businesses. Dealership…
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Audi Q4 e-tron gives brand an ‘entry’ EV, says U.S. exec
Built on the same Volkswagen Group MEB platform as the VW ID4, the Audi Q4 e-tron features an identically sized…
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2023 Ford Lineup Overview: Raptor R, New Mustang, and More
Ford revealed the 2024 Mustang at the Detroit auto show this month. The seventh-generation Mustang continues to offer a turbo…
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2023 BMW M4 CSL First Drive Review: Light It Up
Performance and chassis revisions complement the reduced weight. The M4’s S58 3.0-liter twin-turbo six is boosted by 40 horsepower to…
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‘No Time to Die’ Aston Martin DB5 Raises $3.2 Million at Auction
One of the eight Aston Martin DB5 stunt cars built for the 2021 James Bond film No Time to Die…
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CarMax Q2 used-car sales fall 6.4%, shares plunge
Used-vehicle retail giant CarMax Inc. said Thursday it sold fewer used vehicles in its second fiscal quarter as ongoing financial…
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View Photos of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz got off to a bold start in the EV segment, launching its EQ subbrand with the futuristic-looking EQS four-door.…
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: An EQ for the Whole Family
The EQS sedan has been a highly significant vehicle for Mercedes-Benz, headlining the company’s burgeoning EQ electric subbrand while pushing…
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The Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
If the forecasts by regulators and automakers are correct, the future of the automobile is going to be heavily reliant…
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U.S. light-vehicle sales expected to stagnate with pent-up demand ‘quickly disappearing’
U.S. light-vehicle sales remain in lower gear as the third quarter winds down, while slumping consumer sentiment threatens a further…
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2023 Ram HD Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The gargantuan 2500 and 3500 HD pickups are the kings of the hill for the Ram brand when it…
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Lilium aims to build 400 air taxis a year
PARIS – German air taxi developer Lilium Air Mobility plans to set up industrial capacity to make some 400 of…
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Musk seeks to end SEC ‘muzzle’ requiring pre-approval of tweets
NEW YORK — Elon Musk‘s lawyers urged a federal appeals court to throw out a provision in his 2018 consent…
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Bentley: Bentayga Hybrid family extends with new S and Azure | Automotive World
Bentley is extending its family of luxury hybrids with the addition of two new models to the Bentayga family, each…
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Polestar 3 Electric SUV Teased ahead of Upcoming Reveal
Polestar announced that it will reveal the 3 electric crossover on October 12, live-streaming an event in Copenhagen. The Polestar…
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2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Starts Just under $28,000
The 2023 Kia Niro will cost $1800 more than in the previous model year, bringing the starting price up to…
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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Now Available in Two Intriguing New Flavors
New S and Azure versions of the luxurious Bentley Bentayga Hybrid are sportier and waftier, respectively. The new model has…
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2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Marks a Comfortable Stretch
Call us hidebound traditionalists, but we prefer to review cars using impressions harvested while sitting in the driver’s seat rather…
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Final Dodge ‘Last Call’ Charger/Challenger Special Edition Delayed
Dodge has revealed six out of the seven “Last Call” send-offs for the Charger and Challenger, but has now announced…
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New Citroën brand identity and logo signal exciting, energetic and modern era to come | Automotive World
New corporate brand identity and logo signals exciting and significant new chapter in Citroën’s history is underway Citroën is today…
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Faraday Future FF 91 Officially Rated at 381 Miles of Electric Range
Faraday Future has earned an official EPA range figure for its first vehicle, the FF 91, and showed the certification…
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6 Things We Love And Hate About The New Toyota Tundra
Part of the reason we were excited about the idea of a hybrid Tundra was fuel economy, and it’s something…
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BMW expects slight growth in 2023; cuts Germany gas intake 15%
BERLIN — BMW expects to reach the higher end of its 7-9 percent margin target for the cars business and…
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2023 Toyota Lineup Overview: Sporty GR Models, New Crown, and More
Toyota’s most highly anticipated 2023 vehicles include two enthusiast specials: a manual-transmission GR Supra and the GR Corolla. Three pedals…
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Survey finds 74% of partipants prefer to purchase EVs at dealerships
EV owners and prospective buyers expect automakers to offer both an online and in-person shopping experience, according to the 2022…
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Musk, known for combative testimony, insults, faces deposition by Twitter
WILMINGTON, Del. — Billionaire Elon Musk‘s tendency to dish out insults while being questioned under oath will be tested anew…
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Tomorrow’s connected car technologies: risk or reward? | Automotive World
Ronen Smoly explores the cyber risks of connected cars in the wake of current technological trends You’re on your way…
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Tested: 2022 BMW 230i vs. 2022 Toyota GR Supra 2.0
We all know what a coupe is, but some very different cars ride under that broad definition. At one end…
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40,000 Ford F-150 Trucks May Be Missing Their Blue Oval Badges: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reports that Ford expects to be sitting on 40,000 to 45,000 trucks at the end of…
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GM calls salaried workers back to office 3 days a week
DETROIT — General Motors on Friday said all employees who have been working remotely must report to an office at…
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2024 Volvo EX90: What We Know So Far
Overview Volvo’s transition to an electric lineup is set to continue with a new flagship SUV called the EX90. This…
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2023 VinFast VF9: What We Know So Far
Overview Manufactured in Vietnam with styling by famed Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, with the company headquarters recently moved to Singapore, the…
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Volvo P1800 Cyan Racing Continuation Is a Carbon-Fiber Restomod
From the October 2022 issue of Car and Driver. What to do in a long, cold Swedish winter after the…
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2023 BMW X4 M Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Does the 2023 BMW X4 M strike you as an SUV or a sports sedan? Its styling is certainly…
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Renault R5 Turbo 3E Is a Psychedelic Electric Drifting Restomod
The Renault R5 Turbo 3E uses the body of the iconic Renault 5 Turbo from the 1970s and mates it…
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Here’s BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Car in Its Official Livery
BMW has taken the wraps off its M Hybrid V8 prototype race car, which will make its racing debut in…
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2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
• This 2011 BMW 328i Sports Wagon is one of fewer than 400 3-series wagons fitted with the M-Sport package.…
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Deal Alert: Save $100 on a Top-of-the-Line Dashcam
In the market for a dashcam? Looking to upgrade or replace an old one? Right now at Amazon you can…
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2023 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Volvo didn’t invent the station wagon, but its boxy people haulers from the 1980s and 1990s kept the body…
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2023 Volvo XC40 Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview The spunky little sibling in the Volvo lineup is the 2023 XC40 SUV, which blends Volvo’s safety-first ethos and…
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2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview Like their distant cousin, the hybridized Prius hatchback, the 2023 RAV4 Hybrid and plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime aim to…
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NYC says two Brooklyn dealerships ‘ripped off’ customers, will pay $800K in settlements
The June 28 settlement came less than a week after the Federal Trade Commission proposed new nationwide rules meant in…
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We Tested 9 of the Top Car Interior Cleaners to Find the Best
How often should I clean the interior of my car? This depends on how much time you spend in your…
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Hyundai Subsidiary Unveils Flying Car Concept That Could Fly U.S. Skies by 2028
Supernal, a subsidiary of Hyundai, has revealed its eVTOL Vehicle Cabin concept, showcasing the passenger compartment inside its flying shuttle.…
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VW names Scott Keogh CEO of Scout EV brand; Pablo Di Si new VW of America CEO
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh will leave the brand and take over as the first CEO of the…
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Lithia Motors buys 10 dealerships in Florida, Nevada
The auto retail giant on Monday also bought Henderson Hyundai Superstore/Genesis of Henderson near Las Vegas from Frank Malone, according…
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Florida Man Crashes Ford GT Because He’s “Unfamiliar” with Driving Stick
A Ford GT owner in Boca Raton, Florida crashed his recently purchased supercar into a tree Friday evening because he…
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Watch Ken Block Drift His Four-Ton Diesel Dually Ford F-450 Pickup
Ken Block is one of the most skilled drifters on the planet, so if there’s anyone who can get an…
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Best Minivans for under $35,000: Window Shop with Car and Driver
You don’t need a license to breed. But you will need a license to drive those babies around. And you’ll…
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