Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo EV stopped traffic. Here’s why.

What is it? 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo five-passenger electric sports car, or maybe it’s a wagon. Why should you consider it? Stunning looks, performance, comfort, electric power. How much will it cost? Base price $136,000, excluding $1,450 destination charge. When can you buy it? On sale now. “What is that car? I love… Continue reading Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo EV stopped traffic. Here’s why.

Elon Musk is making automakers uncomfortable on Twitter

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Ford reaches out to modern #Vanlife nomads with the 2023 Transit Trail

Ford is betting that at future holiday dinners, 2060s ‘tweens will stare at antiquated JPEGs, giggling. “Hey, Joey, Grandma and Granddad use to live in a van!” “Not just a van, Chloe. A Ford Transit Trail.” An all-wheel-drive medium-duty van about the size of an airport shuttle or UPS van, the new 2023 Transit Trail… Continue reading Ford reaches out to modern #Vanlife nomads with the 2023 Transit Trail

Ford reaches out to modern #Vanlife nomads with the 2023 Transit Trail

Ford is betting that at future holiday dinners, 2060s ‘tweens will stare at antiquated JPEGs, giggling. “Hey, Joey, Grandma and Granddad use to live in a van!” “Not just a van, Chloe. A Ford Transit Trail.” An all-wheel-drive medium-duty van about the size of an airport shuttle or UPS van, the new 2023 Transit Trail… Continue reading Ford reaches out to modern #Vanlife nomads with the 2023 Transit Trail

Ford sells iconic building in Dearborn to businessman with big plans for site

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Exploding Takata air bags, 2 fatalities prompt warning for some Dodge, Chrysler drivers

The owners of more than a quarter-million older Dodge and Chrysler cars are being told not to drive their vehicles after two people died in separate crashes involving exploding Takata air bags. Information was limited, but the crashes involved 2010 Dodge Chargers, according to a news release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. FCA,… Continue reading Exploding Takata air bags, 2 fatalities prompt warning for some Dodge, Chrysler drivers

2023 Ford Super Duty pickup had 52,000 orders in 5 days

Everyone knows Ford Motor Co. builds and sells a lot of trucks. It’s sort of like McDonald’s and burgers — or Apple and iPhones. But even Ford took notice when it opened order banks for the 2023 Super Duty on Oct. 27. Buyers placed a total of 52,518 new orders in five days, averaging more… Continue reading 2023 Ford Super Duty pickup had 52,000 orders in 5 days

Ghost car inventory on dealer websites washes over industry, disappointing customers

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GM’s new partnership to create 600-700 jobs and a new U.S. factory

General Motors and battery manufacturer Microvast are partnering to develop new electric vehicle battery technology and build a factory in the United States with hundreds of jobs to manufacture what they call specialized separators. The two companies announced the partnership Wednesday, saying the factory and the specialized separator technology development will be funded by a $200… Continue reading GM’s new partnership to create 600-700 jobs and a new U.S. factory