automobiles

New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 24 mpg

April 1, 2022 Tom Krisher, Associated Press

DETROIT — New vehicles sold in the United States will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026, up from about 24 mpg, under new federal rules […]

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Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price

July 3, 2021 Tom Krisher, Associated Press

DETROIT — When it was new, the window sticker price on a typical 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR double cab pickup was just under $29,000. Two years later, dealers are paying almost $1,000 more than that […]

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High-end rides abundant at Geneva auto show

March 13, 2019 admin

GENEVA — If you like gawking at breathtaking sports cars with enormous engines, flowing aerodynamics and expensive carbon-fiber bodies, then you are in the right place at the Geneva International Motor Show. If you want […]

Saudi sovereign fund invests $1B in U.S. electric car firm

September 19, 2018 admin

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund invested more than $1 billion Monday in an American electric car manufacturer. The electric-car investment is a bold move for Saudi Arabia, an ultraconservative kingdom […]

Hitting the trail: The 2019 Chevy Silverado review

August 15, 2018 Jordan Golson

JACKSON, Wyo. — Aside from Tobacco Road allegiances or Hillary vs. Trump, you’d be hard pressed to find people who display the sort of brand loyalty that truck buyers have. Ford truck owners love Ford […]

New Ram pickup notches win for steel in U.S. truck market

January 17, 2018 admin

DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler on Monday unveiled a redesigned Ram large pickup that along with General Motors’ new Chevrolet Silverado, which debuted on Saturday, sealed a double victory for the steel industry’s fight to remain […]

Auto world focused on Detroit as new models unveiled

January 17, 2018 North State Journal Staff

DETROIT — Automakers from the United States, Europe and Asia are rolling out new and redesigned production and concept vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among them: Acura RDX: Honda will […]

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GM offers an early look at new Chevy truck

December 20, 2017 admin

DETROIT — General Motors offered a sneak peek on Saturday of the next generation Chevrolet Silverado pickup, designed to haul big payloads of profits for the automaker when it launches next year. The current Silverado […]

Aston Martin revs up for potential sale in 2018

December 15, 2017 North State Journal Staff

LONDON — Aston Martin’s owners have hired Lazard to prepare for a stock market listing or sale of the British sportscar maker made famous by fictional spy James Bond, sources familiar with the matter told […]