GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions
Friday, 30 August 2024
General Motors (GM) was ordered by a federal appeals court to face a class action claiming it violated laws of 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling several hundred thousand cars, trucks and SUVs with faulty transmissions. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court judge had discretion to let drivers sue in
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Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure
Thursday, 29 August 2024
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups. CEO Jim Farley sent a memo to all employees Wednesday outlining the changes, including a decision to stop taking part in external culture surveys and an annual
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Refreshed 2025 Genesis G80 prices go up by $2,700-$4,400
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
We just drove the refreshed 2025 Genesis G80 sedan, and rather liked it, same as the version before. Expected to reach dealers at the end of summer, it’s time for pricing. The automaker only announced pricing for the 2024 G80 about five months ago, in April, meaning a short turnaround to get into the new
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz refresh brings $1,910 price hike
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Hyundai trucked its 2025 Santa Cruz to this year’s New York Auto Show for debut. With dealer deliveries expected later this summer, it’s time to answer the question every dad is programmed to ask at the end of a meal when eating out: “What’s the damage?” As with just about every 2025 light-duty vehicle, the
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Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Monday, 26 August 2024
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris just can’t seem to get his starts right. For once, it didn’t stop him beating Max Verstappen. Norris started on pole position but was slow off the line — a persistent problem for him — allowing Red Bull driver Verstappen to jump ahead. Norris closed the gap and overtook Verstappen
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How to Clean an Engine Air Filter
Sunday, 25 August 2024
There are many car maintenance tasks that you can do yourself without much difficulty. An important one is cleaning and maintaining your car’s air filter. This filter is important because it allows air to combine with your fuel to cause combustion and power the engine. If the filter is dirty and not taken care of
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Monterey Car Week recap, 2025 Lincoln Navigator and more | Autoblog Podcast #845
Saturday, 24 August 2024
In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski. They look back on Monterey Car Week, and pick their favorite highlights from the event, including the new Lincoln Navigator, the Ruf Rodeo, Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept and more. In the news, Ford has abandoned its three-row EV in
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Why Ford’s three-row electric ‘personal bullet train’ SUV went off the rails
Friday, 23 August 2024
DETROIT — At a packed investor day in Dearborn, Michigan, last year, Ford Motor executives lauded their forthcoming three-row electric SUV, which they said would be rolling off assembly lines in 2025. “We call it a personal bullet train. It’s beautiful and it’s unlike anything in the segment so far,” Doug Field, Ford’s head of
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GM’s Mark Reuss talks Cadillac’s EV game plan and the return of the Corvette ZR1
Thursday, 22 August 2024
MONTEREY, Calif. — Mark Reuss has a unique vantage point from his perch at General Motors (GM). Reuss, GM’s president since 2019 and a 34-year GM employee, has his hands in all GM brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Buick. He’s in charge of everything from global research and development to manufacturing and electric vehicle
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Ford Mustang variants shown to dealers at a meeting full of potential products
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
April and May lit a few fires in the pony car world, such matters especially of interest now that there’s one pony car left, the Ford Mustang. GM President Mark Reuss mused on the Chevrolet Camaro to Motor Trend, imagining a fun-to-drive electric four-door priced in the ballpark of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, which starts
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