The Trump administration’s plan to scrap federal incentives for electric vehicles will be a major speed bump for battery-powered transportation in the U.S., but not a brick wall, according to forecasts.

On Thursday, Republicans in the U.S. House sent a bill to President Donald Trump’s desk that kills tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV ...Read more

WASHINGTON — As the Republican campaign to halt ambitious electric vehicle policies mostly spotlighted the cars and light trucks in personal garages and driveways across the country, a less-discussed part of the auto industry celebrated a center-stage moment last month.

"The trucking industry has America's back, and we are grateful that a ...Read more

Pete Kelly, the used car manager at Jim Marsh Kia and Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep in Las Vegas, hasn’t bought a used car for less than $20,000 at auction in over two years, and it’s not for lack of trying.

Since the pandemic, he said, there are fewer options for used cars under $20,000 and he’s having to compete with national chains willing ...Read more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan — You don’t so much drive the Nissan Murano as wear it. It’s a fashion statement.

Even coated in salt from a days’ drive across Metro Detroit’s wintry tundra, my Aurora Blue Pearl Metallic Murano looked ready for the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview. Bezeled silver roofline like a Saarinen arch, muscular ...Read more

When the Ridgeline entered Grasso’s Garage for the first time back in 2023, we recognized a mid-sized truck that had the ability to handle a lot of chores and things around the house. Fit for the honey-do list but with tons of comfort and style, the Ridgeline adds an additional trim level to enhance its capability and utility. I give you the ...Read more

With more than 400,000 units sold last year, the Honda CR-V is among America’s most-popular compact SUVs. Of course, a true off-road enthusiast will wince upon hearing the CR-V called an SUV. This is more the suburban family-friendly wagon that overcomes inclement weather than a true boulder basher.

Yet Honda’s announcement of a TrailSport ...Read more

As Elon Musk scrambles to restore Tesla's reputation and deliver on promises of autonomous driving technology, vehicle sales for the company continued to fall last quarter.

Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in the quarter through June, down 13% from 443,956 deliveries a year ago.

The drop in deliveries is a result of increased competition, ...Read more

U.S. car and truck sales remained strong between April and June despite policy upheaval under the new Trump administration. But analysts predict a wave of panic buying this spring will lead to a chilly market later this year.

Looming over a healthy first half of the year are pricey import taxes and the potential loss of several tax incentives ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. reported a 14% increase in U.S. sales in the second quarter, benefitted by the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker offering discounts traditionally reserved for its employees to all customers on most of its lineup.

The "From America, For America" promotion providing "Plan A" pricing runs through the weekend. It came in response to ...Read more

General Motors Co.'s U.S. sales increased nearly 12% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same time last year, in part thanks to American truck devotees and panic buying amid tariff and electric vehicle policy upheaval.

The Detroit automaker sold nearly 747,000 vehicles in this year's second quarter, on par with sales in the first three ...Read more

OAK PARK, Michigan — The electric Bollinger Motors B4 work truck has a lot going for it, including a smooth ride, endless customization options, solid battery range and minimal competition in its segment.

But in this increasingly shaky moment for the electric vehicle industry, the Metro Detroit startup faces a deeply uncertain future. It ...Read more

Ram is adding two more entry-level models to its pickup lineup as the brand tries to recapture more of the highly profitable U.S. truck market.

The Stellantis NV brand said orders are open for two cheaper options in its heavy-duty sport truck lineup: the 2500 Black Express and the 2500 Warlock. The Express will start at $53,735, while the ...Read more

Q: I have a 2024 Audi A3 that uses regular gas. When I bought a 2025 A3, I was surprised that it recommended premium gas. Same car except the 2025 has all-wheel-drive. Would it be detrimental to the engine if I used regular or mid-level? I want to save a few cents, but not if it will cause engine dysfunction in the future. What do you ...Read more

Modern-day culture seems to reward flashiness, crudeness and design vulgarity over taste, refinement and elegance, something that can be seen in the vehicles we choose to drive. Never mind that most buyers never use their SUV’s capabilities. One supposes they like their size, step-in height and station wagon-like utility. But taste? They are ...Read more

Sure, you can find a more comfortable midsize truck, one that’s easier to drive — and costs less, too.

But the 2025 Jeep Gladiator pickup — essentially a rugged Wrangler with a cargo bed — is all about off-road capability. It offers four advanced 4x4 systems, steep approach and breakover angles (44.7 and 26 degrees) for the big bumps, ...Read more

Lexus at No. 1 and Nissan at No. 2 topped J.D. Power's 2025 Initial Quality Study, replacing Ram and Chevrolet for the least problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of vehicle ownership.

Lexus had an average of 166 problems per 100 vehicles. The top Detroit brand was Chevrolet at No. 4 and the third-highest mass-market brand with 178 ...Read more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia — Acura has finally completed its SUV menu with the entry-level ADX appetizer. It’s a tasty little morsel.

On a road trip to see family in West Virginia, I switched drive modes from NORMAL to SPORT and headed up Charleston’s famed Loudon Heights Road, a twisted two-lane carved into the rocky hill that overlooks ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The relationship between the auto industry and federal safety regulators is "fractured," the industry's top lobbying group said Wednesday in a filing to Congress.

John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, called out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in written testimony to ...Read more

A federal judge in Seattle has ordered the Trump administration to roll back an executive order freezing billions of dollars earmarked for electric vehicle infrastructure in a ruling that mentioned a charging station in San Diego — and also quoted an episode of “The Simpsons.”

The case centered on the National Electric Vehicle ...Read more

Elena Morales, the president of SMT Automation, had been preparing for a big year at the tiny Michigan maker of manufacturing machinery.

Morales had purchased a new building and hired staff in anticipation of installing more equipment on automotive assembly lines. Her customers, who are some of the biggest automakers and parts suppliers in the...Read more