The South has usurped Detroit as home to the most American-made cars EVs account for 4 out of the top 10 most American-made cars Honda and Acura manufacture 9 out of the top 20 most American-made cars Where do babies come from? Explaining this answer to a curious child is far easier than answering the…
EV startup Fisker filed for bankruptcy Fisker hasn’t said what kind of ongoing support will be available for owners Ocean EV resale, warranty work, parts, and support might have just become non-existent, though it’s unclear at this stage Henrik Fisker’s second attempt at building an electric car company hit a roadblock on Monday with the…
Henrik Fisker’s second attempt at building an electric car company hit a roadblock on Monday with the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court by Los Angeles-based Fisker. The company released a statement blaming “various market and macroeconomic headwinds,” and said it is talks with creditors about debtor-in-possession financing and the sale…
Mazda cut the price of the sedan and hatchback by $200 The pricing strategy keeps it competitive with other entry-level cars 2025 Mazda 3 hatchback arrives this summer, followed by the sedan in the fall Mazda cut the price of the Mazda 3 compact sedan and hatchback by $200, the brand disclosed last week. That…
The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and 2024 GMC Acadia are much the same again, like they were when they debuted for the 2007 model year. At that time, they were both large midsize three-row SUVs that shared a platform and engines. Then, for the 2017 model year, the Acadia went its own way. It was still…
Shoppers looking for a fuel-sipping hybrid with an attractive price can add the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid to their list. When the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid arrives in dealers on June 19 it will carry a 50 mpg city fuel economy rating and cost $29,845, including a $1,095 destination fee. It’s nicer to spend time…
Midsize pickups appeal to buyers who don’t need the vast space or extreme capability of full-size trucks but still want a vehicle that can work when needed. They’re also easier to maneuver, less expensive, and they can be even better off-roaders. The bestselling midsize pickup is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, which is offered in a…
The electronic stability control system in 211,581 Dodge Durango and Ram heavy-duty trucks can fail, increasing the risk of a crash and prompting a recall, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The recall encompasses the 2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than…
The NHTSA will increase fuel economy standards by 2% through model year 2031 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks, the agency announced Friday. That translates to a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) target of 50.4 mpg, with different timelines for passenger vehicles and pickups trucks and vans. The real world gas mileage target that we see…
You’ve shopped for cars, perhaps even here at The Car Connection—and run across a phrase that’s as hopelessly 21st century as “celebrity podcaster” or “wellness guru.” “Vegan leather.” It’s not made from vegans, actually. It’s one of any number of synthetic materials that sub in for real leather, whether for reasons of durability, or ethics,…
