GM’s Ultra Cruise Will Leapfrog Tesla Autopilot, Offer Full Hands-Free Driving Virtually Everywhere

In the race to put self-driving vehicles on the road, General Motors may be ready to take the lead with the new Ultra Cruise system it plans to put on the road by 2023. GM is currently rolling out its … Continue reading

Biden Set to Toughen Emissions Rules — But Critics Complain Plan Falls Short

The Biden White House is expected to release new automotive emissions standards that, while reversing rollbacks made under President Donald Trump, still fall short of the mandates set during the Obama administration. Critics believe the rumored emissions standards coming from … Continue reading

Highway Safety Advocates Claim Latest Transportation Legislation Too Lax

Every five years, the U.S. Congress tackles issues regarding the regulation and safety of the nation’s roadways through the Surface Transportation Act — the latest version is woefully inadequate on multiple levels contends a group of politicians and safety advocates.  … Continue reading

Chrysler is No More as Stellantis Comes to Life

Is this the last logo that will use the Chrysler name? Chrysler is dead. Perhaps a bit dramatic, but nevertheless, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. became effective today, resulting in Stellantis N.V. Shares of the … Continue reading

Tesla Cleared of Sudden Unintended Acceleration by NHTSA

  This 2016 Model X crashed into an exterior wall, allegedly due to sudden unintended acceleration. (Photo credit: Puzant/Tesla Owner Forum) Having initiated an investigation into complaints of sudden acceleration in Teslas a year ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading

GM Unwraps the GMC Hummer, Boasts “No Equals” – Especially When it Comes to the Price Tag

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV will put a premium on off-roadability with its Edition 1 launch model. For those who think of an electric vehicle as something quirky and limited in capabilities, the new GMC Hummer is likely to come … Continue reading