The recalls have been piling up all year long (cough, GM, cough). But The General isn’t the only automaker to recall vehicles this year. Toyota has recalled a fair share of vehicles itself this year (although not on the same scale of GM) and is now recalling almost 133,000 Tundra trucks due to an improperly…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles opened on Wall Street earlier this week, marking the official Fiat Chrysler Group merger, spearheaded by Sergio Marchionne. The merger made the newly formed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles one of the biggest players in the automotive market, but there are still bigger kids on the playground, and Marchionne thinks they might band together…
The news that GM is now the target of a potential $10 billion lawsuit is almost enough to make you feel sorry for them…and then you read another headline about how the company basically ruined Courtland Kelley’s career for having the gall to suggest that defective ignition switches could be a deadly problem and then…
Higher avg. transaction prices for trucks such as the Silverado helped GM profits in Q1 2014. General Motors is paying to the tune of $1.3 billion to repair the immense catalog of vehicles affected by recalls—including $700 million toward fixing 2.59 million vehicles with ignition switch issues similar to those that have killed at least…
Ford recalls 83,000 vehicles, including the 2013 Flex Hey guys! Guess what? Nope, we’re not giving away a free car or beer or anything like that (sorry about that). But we do have something for you! Another recall! This time, it’s Ford and Lincoln for a change (good thing too—we’re all getting tired of typing…
12 GM Vehicles Named to IIHS List of Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens ©GM In a time when many question the safety of older GM models, given the recent ignition switch recalls, it is refreshing to report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has placed 12 GM models (ranging from current and defunct…
©GM There’s no denying that the automotive industry is changing rapidly. From fluctuating gas prices changing the types of cars Americans are demanding, to Millennials asking for more driving and infotainment options, big automakers need to be ready for what’s ahead. GM CEO Mary Barra sat down with The Wall Street Journal ‘s Gautham Nagesh…
All current-gen Camaros are being recalled. Facepalm. GM is at it again, but at this point, no one is surprised. The company is being over-sensitive to recalls following the ignition switch fiasco, and I can’t blame them. Still, it’s disheartening (and slightly anticlimactic) to see more GM recalls pour in on a weekly basis. This…
If I told you the 2014 Corvette Stingray won another award, would really be that surprised? Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the…
Stellantis has announced it will be discontinuing all of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the 2026 model year.
Tariffs, rising costs, and global tensions are squeezing U.S. automakers as Ford, GM, and Tesla head into Q3 earnings, testing the industry’s resilience and drawing sharp investor attention.
Once a $93,000 luxury sedan, the 2013 Mercedes S350 Bluetec now sells for around $12K, offering diesel efficiency, strong torque, and classic S-Class comfort in an overlooked used market gem.
Toyota has updated its bZ4X electric SUV, improving both its range and pricing. The new model now offers up to 573 kilometers of autonomy, a noticeable increase over the previous version.
The Lexus IS has remained on the market since 2013, making it the longest-running new luxury sedan in the US. Rather than launch a new generation, Lexus has extended its life through steady updates and styling tweaks.
Despite Land Rover’s persistent reputation for questionable dependability, a handful of 2025 models have emerged as standouts in terms of reliability.
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