DETROIT — General Motors will raise its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will eagerly switch from gasoline to the new technology. The announcements […]
DETROIT — If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will soon dominate the roads, it will need to overcome a big reason why many people are still avoiding them: […]
SAN DIEGO — I was driving north on I-5 towards Orange County when a maniac pulled up next to me and began waving frantically. I wondered if the rear end of my car, a brilliantly […]
SAN DIEGO —I’ve never been a particular fan of the Ford Mustang. This isn’t to say that I don’t understand why some folks love the Mustang — I just haven’t been one of them (until […]
SAN DIEGO — Fifteen years ago, I owned a Land Rover Discovery for about 18 months. Against all logic and reason, I adored it. It was at the mechanic for more than four months of […]
SAN DIEGO — I’ve driven a lot of large vehicles, but it’s hard to overstate how enormous a heavy-duty truck is these days. These are the 2500/3500 variants of the big pickups from Ford, RAM, […]
Crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles in America, and it’s easy to see why: The driving position is elevated and comfortable; there’s lots of cargo space; and, because it’s built on the same […]
SAN DIEGO — When I write car reviews, I don’t typically say very much about the engine and drivetrain unless there’s something particularly interesting or unique about that car’s engine or drivetrain. This is because […]
TUCSON, Arizona — Things are finally getting back to normal: I’ve gotten my second Pfizer shot; automakers are slowly beginning to host launch events where dozens of car journalists come together to test a new […]
SAN DIEGO — Southern California is the land of the muscle car. They’re everywhere and owned by everyone. Young and old, no matter the race or creed, a muscle car can appeal to the inner […]
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