General Motors said Wednesday it will end production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu car later this year in order to produce new electric vehicles. GM has sold more than 10 million Malibus since 1964 worldwide and will end production in November. The Detroit automaker is investing $390 million at its Kansas assembly plant to build next-generation … Read more
Ever get cut off by a boisterously souped-up car and call the driver a psycho? You may have been right, new research claims. Miffed by a seemingly-growing number of modified mufflers and beefed-up engines wreaking aural havoc on the road, one put-upon psychology professor couldn’t help but wonder: “Who really wants to make this kind … Read more
Americans admit to ignoring their “check engine” light for an average of four months before addressing it, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that one in five (20%) even admit to putting it off between six and 18 months. This may be because almost one-third (32%) will wait … Read more
A trend is growing on social media, defining what kind of mom you are, depending on whether you drive a black or white SUV. Having a black or white car is no longer about liking this particular color (or tone) but rather about who you are as a mom. Mom of two, Carlie Mary Butler, … Read more
Ay, car-rumba. A new study shows the cost of travel has skyrocketed since 2019 — with rental car prices far and away the most inflated, compared to pre-COVID. NerdWallet found that the expense of having your own wheels away from home was a whopping 39.3% higher in March 2024 versus five years ago, in March … Read more
Half of Americans consider their car to be “part of the family,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that 51% think of their car as part of the family — and 53% would keep their current car forever if given the option. For some, this is due to an emotional … Read more
The fastest electric vehicle in the world is speeding into the Big Apple. With a top speed of 256 mph, the Rimac Nevera is headed from its birthplace in Croatia to center stage at the New York Auto Show. The hypercar, which retails for $2.5 million, is made by Rimac Automobili. The one at the … Read more
Ferrari has been sued in the US by drivers who said the Italian luxury sports car maker has failed to fix vehicles at risk of a partial or total loss of braking capability. According to a proposed class action filed on Monday in San Diego federal court, recalls in 2021 and 2022 to address leaking brake … Read more
During the golden age of TV sitcoms, the woman-driver joke became a script staple: “My wife is a careful driver. She always slows down when going through a red light.” Cue the laugh track. But journalist Nancy Nichols, daughter of an “alcoholic” used car salesman, has a far different and more serious take; in her … Read more
New research has found that listening to popular artists like Drake, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Harry Styles can make you a better driver. A study by Autotrader tested car operators, who were subjected to 20 popular artists while their “hazard perception” was being tested on the road. A new study suggested that … Read more
Cooking on a gas stove can produce up to 100 times more dangerous particles than a car exhaust pipe, a terrifying new study has revealed. Researchers from Purdue University found that gas stoves released nano-sized particles that leave people with an increased risk of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. “These super tiny nano-particles are so … Read more
Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received “poor” ratings from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in a new study released on Tuesday. The IIHS, a safety research arm of the insurance industry, also said there is no evidence that Autopilot or other assisted-driving systems … Read more
The most sought after luxury goods will really cost you. To get an Hermes Kelly or Birkin handbag, a Porsche Dakar 911 sports car or a Rolex Daytona, titans of industry and trust-funders don’t just have to plunk down the cash for the big purchase. They first have to become boutique regulars and spend a … Read more
It might cost all your life savings, a few organ donations and your firstborn child. Rolls-Royce unveiled a captivating new addition to the luxury car brand’s already stunning fleet: the Arcadia Droptail, a $31 million piece of automotive machinery whose name translates from ancient Greek mythology: “Heaven on Earth.” This one-of-a-kind dream convertible is the … Read more
Tesla will aim to ship its Roadster electric sports car next year, the electric vehicle maker’s CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday. “Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster,” Musk said in a post on X, adding that Roadster’s production design will be completed and unveiled by the end of this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk … Read more
A multimillionaire says selling her mansion and everything she owns to move into a van and live on $30 a day is the “best decision” she’s ever made. Caitlin Pyle, 36, was worth $4 million, owned her own proofreading business and lived in an eight-storey house in Orlando, Florida, US, with her ex-husband – before … Read more
Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the US because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small. The recall of nearly 2.2 million vehicles announced Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a sign of stepped-up scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker. The agency also … Read more
On Feb. 25, 2022, just a day after Russian soldiers stormed the border of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky took a huge risk. Determined to disprove Russian disinformation that he’d fled the country, the Ukrainian leader left the safety of his compound and recorded a cellphone video in the middle of Kyiv. “All of us are … Read more
GM’s Cruise self-driving car unit on Thursday revealed Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission probes stemming from an October accident in which one of its robotaxis dragged a pedestrian who had been struck by another car. Cruise reported the government investigations in a blog post in which the company also vowed to reform its culture stemming from … Read more
Ford Motor said Friday it would reduce production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, as demand for electric vehicles softens. The No. 2 US automaker said it would cut production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to one shift starting April 1. In October, the automaker said it would temporarily cut one of three shifts … Read more