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Video first drive: 2023 Kia Telluride

Video first drive: 2023 Kia Telluride News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Kia’s hot-selling Telluride three-row SUV adds two new trim levels with tougher looks and some upgraded ability or 2023. Mark Phelan Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Watch Next   © 2022 www.freep.com. All rights reserved. Go to Source

GM pulls paid ads from Twitter after Elon Musk takes over social media platform

General Motors announced late Friday it is suspending its paid advertising on Twitter, shortly after Elon Musk, the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, took control of the social media platform. It was unclear how long the move would last or what it would cost Twitter, but in a statement to the Free Press, the automaker… Continue reading GM pulls paid ads from Twitter after Elon Musk takes over social media platform

Rivian’s new Pet Comfort mode keeps dogs, cats cool in vehicles

The best new thing in the world today comes from electric vehicle maker Rivian, which has added a feature to keep pets safe and comfortable when left for a short time in its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The Pet Comfort setting allows owners to keep dogs or cats safe and cool when left in… Continue reading Rivian’s new Pet Comfort mode keeps dogs, cats cool in vehicles

Biden takes a Corvette and electric Ford pickup for high-speed spins

President Joe Biden was behind the wheel of his beloved green convertible 1967 Corvette Stingray on Wednesday, this time pushing it over 100 mph in an episode of Jay Leno’s car show. The president also took an electrified 1978 Ford F-100 pickup for a spin in the episode of CNBC’s “Jay Leno’s Garage” that aired… Continue reading Biden takes a Corvette and electric Ford pickup for high-speed spins

Ford hit with $105M verdict over trade secrets

A federal jury in Michigan found Ford Motor Co. guilty of violating a contract and misuse of trade secrets, awarding Texas-based Versata Software $104.65 million on Wednesday after three weeks of trial testimony. “While we respect the jury’s decision, we believe the facts and the law do not support this outcome. Ford will appeal the… Continue reading Ford hit with $105M verdict over trade secrets

Don’t expect drastic price cuts for new, used vehicles anytime soon

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Ford’s earnings drop in 3rd quarter as it pays to exit Argo autonomous driving company

Ford Motor Co., the 119-year-old automaker based in Dearborn, reported third-quarter earnings Wednesday that reflected hard hits caused by increasing supplier costs along with exiting its investment in the Argo AI autonomous driving technology company. Argo will “wind down” its operations as Ford plans to absorb engineers and developers while also utilizing Argo facilities, Ford… Continue reading Ford’s earnings drop in 3rd quarter as it pays to exit Argo autonomous driving company

Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler models that are most available right now

The auto industry’s been grappling with one challenge after another the last few years. More recently, vehicle availability caused by supply chain ripples and parts shortages has been an issue, prompting some consumers to consider vehicles that might not be their first choice or leading them to lengthy waiting lists. But never fear, say the… Continue reading Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler models that are most available right now

Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait.

A lot of confusion swirls around car buying now, what with preorders and back orders and parts shortages. But what everyone understands is the unrelenting demand for new vehicles. “It’s crazy,” said Thad Szott, whose dealerships sell Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Trucks in Holly, Highland, New Hudson, White Lake and Waterford. “Our… Continue reading Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait.