President Donald Trump signed legislation seeking to rescind California’s ambitious auto emission standards, including a landmark rule that would’ve eventually barred sales of new gas-only cars in California by 2035.

In a bill signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Thursday, Trump slammed California’s planned zero-...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, with significant fanfare, declared victory Thursday morning over "electric vehicle mandates" favored by his predecessor and regulators in California.

"Previous administration gave left-wing radicals dictatorial powers to control the entire car industry," he said in the White House East Room to a crowd ...Read more

General Motors Co.'s $4 billion reshoring plan announced this week sketches a blueprint for the Detroit automaker's long-term strategy: ramp up production of the hulking gas-powered vehicles Americans love while growing its expanding fleet of electric vehicles.

The investment to shift production of popular models from Mexico to three U.S. ...Read more

The price of used Teslas dropped faster than any other auto brand in the past year, a new report says.

ISeeCars.com — trackers of used-car sales — says the average price paid for a used Tesla was down 8% to $30,708. The next most significant price drops were Chrysler, off 7% to $25,632, Dodge, off 6% to $33,763, Genesis, off 5% to $33,769, ...Read more

General Motors Co. plans to invest $4 billion to move production from Mexico to three plants in the United States, including its Orion Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit, three sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

Full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups are coming to Orion, which was being retooled to build electric trucks ...Read more

General Motors Co. topped crosstown rival Ford Motor Co. to take the No. 2 spot in U.S. electric vehicle sales for the first five months of 2025.

The Detroit automaker announced 62,000 EVs sold this year through May. Chevrolet carried sales among the company's brands, with 37,000 sold in the United States in that same period.

Ford sold 34,132 ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Michigan's U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin stood out last month as the only Senate Democrat to join Republicans in voting to kill California’s influential, nation-leading electric vehicle sales rules.

Her break from other Democrats shocked industry groups — even oil and gas lobbyists — that expected a party-line result on the ...Read more

Tesla Inc. received a pair of downgrades on Monday, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front.

The stock fell 1.1% in premarket trading, suggesting it will extend its pronounced year-to-date decline. Shares are down about 27% in 2025, making it the ...Read more

Q: I recently purchased a new PHEV, which provided instructions regarding the 1,000-mile break-in period. This has been my experience for many, if not all, cars purchased over the years. I intend to comply. However, I'm curious as to exactly what is happening to the engine during the break-in period. Also, is there any break-in required for the ...Read more

Bad news for owners of vehicles in these five colors.

Five car colors in the Las Vegas Valley lose the most in value when it’s time to trade-in or sell, according to a study from iSeeCars. The study analyzed over 1.2 million model year 2022 used cars from August 2024 through May 2025 and how much their value depreciated over three-year ...Read more

While the 2025 Lincoln Navigator’ sales trails the top-selling Cadillac Escalade, it was the 1998 Lincoln Navigator that revived the idea of a full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV, a segment pioneered by the 1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer. And for 2025, the Lincoln Navigator continues to live large in a way that recalls the Lincoln Town Car.

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Consumers' hunger for new vehicles persisted in May, but affordability concerns could cool sales this month as dealerships start running short on cars and SUVs delivered ahead of President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs.

Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales increased 16% year-over-year last month. Hyundai Motor Co.'s grew 8%, while Kia Corp.'s rose 5%. ...Read more

Volvo is known for its superior automotive design, maintaining a high standard for style, comfort and luxury in all of their vehicles. For 2025, Volvo has redesigned its flagship SUV, the XC90, and its unique style will have the competition going back to the drawing board to keep up. With a base price of $80,000, the 6-seater XC90 holds nothing ...Read more

The last Chevy SS (Super Sport) I drove in 2016 was a stealthy muscle car. Modest looks, sedan shape, growling V-8 under the hood waiting to be unleashed on unsuspecting Bimmers. SS for Sneaky Sport.

The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS is not that car.

Wrapped in Habanero Orange with a black roof and sinister black fascia bracketed by orange wasp-like...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hit back at Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk over his criticism of Republicans' massive budget proposal, suggesting the tech mogul is primarily upset over provisions that slash government support for electric vehicles.

"Elon is upset because we took the EV mandate ... which was a lot of money for electric vehicles,...Read more

Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors Inc. will live on after it emerged from receivership this week with a new CEO and ownership structure.

A federal judge early last month had ordered the Oak Park, Michigan-based company to be overseen by the independent third party amid recent financial woes that had halted production and were affecting its ...Read more

DETROIT — There was a tour back through Chrysler's 100-year history Wednesday on Belle Isle.

The storied carmaker started by Walter P. Chrysler on June 6, 1925, celebrated its century-long run by showing off stately old New Yorkers and 300s, the sleek Airflow and revolutionary Turbine Car, and old and new concept vehicles, including the brand...Read more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan — Bank of America's annual "Car Wars" report forecasts a "rough ride" for the U.S. industry in the next couple of years because of low model replacement rates and struggling electric vehicle growth.

The annual study led by analyst John Murphy predicts automaker performance in the U.S. market by looking at product ...Read more

In May, electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) posted a huge sales decline in many European countries, continuing a string of monthly shortfalls since January that have drawn significant attention. But management hopes that a refreshed Model Y, the company’s top-selling vehicle, will help sales rebound. And while Tesla has seen a lot of negative ...Read more