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Former employees of Stellantis NV's shuttered Belvidere Assembly Plant know by now not to get their hopes up.

The automaker announced earlier this month that it plans to reopen and build a new version of the Jeep Cherokee at the northern Illinois plant starting in late 2029. That's roughly two years after production of a midsize pickup ...Read more

DETROIT -- U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into a petition concerning a 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid compact pickup that experienced intermittent loss of braking.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the probe on whether to grant or deny the petition filed on July 7. Granting the petition ultimately could result ...Read more

The number of new vehicles you can buy if you've only got about $22,000 to spend is on par with the number of habitable planets in our solar system. There's the Earth -- and there's not much else. The Chevy Trax is one of just two new vehicles you can still buy for a little less than $22,000.

What It Is

The Trax is a subcompact crossover and...Read more

Bronco is expected to play an increasingly larger role in Ford Motor Co.'s portfolio as the automaker bets on the high-margin off-road segment, according to an industry forecaster.

A Lincoln SUV is expected to be built off the Bronco platform at Wayne's Michigan Assembly Plant starting in the summer of 2029, and a Bronco-styled midsize truck is...Read more

The luxury sedan is supposed to be extinct. The industry has held the memorial service, lowered the casket, and handed out little sandwiches to the mourners. Thankfully for everyone who enjoys driving, Cadillac forgot to attend.

Instead, it built the CT5-V Blackwing: a four-door luxury sedan with the temperament of a disgruntled executive who ...Read more

HOLLY, Michigan — In addition to capturing multiple Formula Drift championships in a Ford Mustang, Vaughn Gittin Jr. has made a name for himself as one of America’s top off-road racers, winning class victories at the Baja 1000 and King of Hammers in a Ford Bronco. The self-described “fun-haver” is one of the most engaging, outsized ...Read more

WASHINGTON — For America’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Washington, D.C.’s National Mall has featured a massive fireworks display July 4 and the Great American State Fair from June 25-July 10.

Now it’s the auto industry’s moment to make noise. A lot of noise.

The NTT IndyCar Series’ Freedom 250 ...Read more

As Kia continues to shock the consumer market with nicely appointed vehicles in every market, the 2027 Telluride hits the ground running with Range Rover vibes, excellent comfort and design.

With a sub-$60,000 base price, the Kia Telluride delivers the wow factor for many drivers.

Our tester, a 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX-Prestige AWD ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. has tapped a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration veteran for a new chief auto safety officer role, the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker confirmed to The Detroit News on Thursday.

David Hines steps into the position on Monday, reporting to Steve Croley, Ford's chief policy officer and general counsel. Based out of ...Read more

DENVER — For about 20 minutes Wednesday morning, I ceded control of my life to the absence of a person. Which is to say, I rode in my first Waymo.

I was among the first people in Denver — aside from the company’s employees — invited to climb into one of Waymo’s cornflower-blue autonomous vans for a jaunt from Alamo Placita Park to ...Read more

Chrysler is recalling about 74,578 vehicles in the United States because of an issue with their rear spoilers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall affects certain 2021-23 Dodge Durango vehicles.

The rear spoiler, which is attached to the back of a vehicle to help manage airflow, may not be properly ...Read more

The insurance company State Farm has begun sending checks to millions of policyholders as part of the company's largest-ever cash-back dividend.

Eligible auto insurance customers will receive an average of $100 from the company. Exact amounts depend on the state and the premium paid for each qualifying policy.

More than 7 million checks have ...Read more

California just became the first state in the nation to require that replacement car tires be as energy-efficient as new ones, a move the state says will save drivers a billion dollars annually while reducing gasoline and electricity demand.

“This is a time where there’s great economic pressure on a lot of working people across the country,...Read more

The affordability thing is a real thing -- and Kia is trying to address it. The Seltos, which used to be all-wheel drive only, is now AWD optional. It's also larger -- and a lot nicer. At a glance, it looks like Kia's very popular Telluride -- which is also nice but starts at $39,190.

The new Seltos starts at $24,990 -- and you may be ...Read more

Chrysler parent Stellantis NV said it's recalling about 848,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in the United States due to radio software that can prevent rearview cameras from operating properly.

The glitch, which results in the rearview camera image not appearing on the media screen, affects various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler ...Read more

Waymo’s robotaxis will soon roam a much larger portion of California as the company received approval to expand across 18 counties.

The California Public Utilities Commission gave Waymo permission to operate in San Diego and Sacramento, as well as in communities in Marin, Napa, Orange and Riverside counties, among others.

The approval will ...Read more

I have to admit that when I first saw this car in photos, I thought it looked stupid. I mean, as a Gen-Xer I liked the ‘80s vibe, but it was a shock in a sea of sleek futuristic Teslas and Mercedes. However, after seeing and spending time with the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited in actual daylight — and moonlight — I’ve come to like it very...Read more

General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have secured contracts to build prototype tactical trucks for the U.S. Army under new rules signed by President Donald Trump limiting access to China-sourced materials, parts and software for defense contractors.

"That puts many companies in a bind," Christopher Tang, distinguished professor emeritus ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it's on track to launch the Fathom all-electric midsize truck next year, after converting Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky from a gas-vehicle plant into a fully electric facility in under a year.

More equipment installation and quality verification will continue through the end of the year at the former home...Read more

FERNDALE, Michigan ― Now you can go topless riding 795 ponies.

Just in time for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Ford on Friday unleashed the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, the drop-top version of its wicked, 795-horsepower, 5.2-liter, supercharged V-8 Dark Horse SC. With its soaring soundtrack, Ford Racing-engineered performance, and ...Read more