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Payne: X-ploring the envelope in the GMC Sierra AT4X

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Michigan faces population crossroads after decades of slow growth, aging

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Carvana boosts profit forecast as turnaround gains momentum

Carvana raised its profit outlook as the used-car retailer said the momentum it saw from an early-year turnaround is carrying into the third quarter. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization will be more than $75 million in the current three-month period, according to a statement Wednesday. That compares with a prior outlook of… Continue reading Carvana boosts profit forecast as turnaround gains momentum

Payne: 5 cool things about the electric Escalade IQ

Revealed: Escalade IQ mega-ute electrifies Caddy icon with 450-mile range, 55-inch screen

Cadillac introduced its Escalade IQ Wednesday in New York, unveiling the luxury brand’s third Ultium battery-based model as the brand marches towards an all-electric lineup in 2030. The IQ marries the proportions of the iconic gas-powered Escalade with the Ultium platform first introduced on the Cadillac Lyriq SUV and Celestiq sedans. The result is a… Continue reading Revealed: Escalade IQ mega-ute electrifies Caddy icon with 450-mile range, 55-inch screen

Carmakers are playing catch-up when it comes to air filtration

The checklist for a safe car trip in the era of climate change goes a little something like this: four-wheel-drive to handle more intense rainfall, two-way charging to withstand a blackout, and seat belts all around because EVs are dangerously heavy. Drivers dealing with wildfire smoke might add one more accessory to the lineup: five… Continue reading Carmakers are playing catch-up when it comes to air filtration

Unions hold rare sway as Unifor begins contract talks with automakers

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UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain threw a printed contract proposal from the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles into the trash Tuesday, accusing the company of reneging on its commitment not to seek a “concessionary agreement” amid national contract talks. Fain in a Facebook livestream discussed points of Stellantis NV’s… Continue reading UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal

Volvo recalls electric trucks in U.S. after battery fire

Volvo is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire. The checks affect about 172 vehicles as part of the Volvo brand and nine Mack Trucks, built between 2019 and 2023. The Swedish truck maker… Continue reading Volvo recalls electric trucks in U.S. after battery fire

American cars are developing a serious weight problem

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