Bad Roads Cost the Average US Motorist $1,400 a Year, Including $725 in Repairs and Tire Wear

A severely damaged road surface filled with large potholes and standing water

America’s roads may look like a routine part of daily life, but deteriorating pavement and congestion are creating a substantial financial burden for motorists. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card…

US Drivers Lose 17 Hours and $345 Annually in the National $72.7 Billion Search

Busy New York City street packed with taxis, buses, and traffic

Finding a parking space can feel like a minor inconvenience compared with traffic jams, fuel costs, or vehicle maintenance. But an INRIX study found that the time Americans spend circling streets and searching for an…

Ford CEO Warns U.S. as Chinese Automakers Rapidly Gain Ground in Europe

Ford CEO Jim Farley sits between vehicles during a “Built for America” presentation

Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning U.S. policymakers to move cautiously when considering whether Chinese automakers should gain greater access to the American market, pointing to Europe’s experience as a lesson in what can happen…

XPeng Expands Global Role by Selling Carbon Credits to Porsche and Other Automakers

XPeng G9 SUV parked beside a waterfront, with modern styling and evening sunlight

XPeng is turning one of its biggest advantages in the electric vehicle market into a new source of business as the Chinese automaker expands into carbon-credit trading with global manufacturers. The company has signed carbon-credit…

BMW Unveils Major Strategy Shift With New U.S. Luxury SUV and Cost Cuts

BMW SUV drives along a scenic road with rolling countryside and dramatic clouds

BMW is embarking on one of the most significant strategic reorganizations of its recent history as the German luxury automaker attempts to restore profitability, simplify its operations, and strengthen its position against increasingly aggressive global…

Mercedes-Backed Momenta Plans Major Robotaxi Expansion Across Europe and Dubai

SAIC Robotaxi drives through an urban street, showcasing autonomous driving technology in motion

Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta is preparing to take its robotaxi ambitions beyond its current operating markets, with Dubai and additional European cities emerging as key targets for its international expansion. The company, backed by major…

Mercedes-Benz Begins Testing New Solid-State Battery Technology for Future EVs

Mercedes-Benz electric car driving on wet highway during daytime

Mercedes-Benz is taking another step toward next-generation electric vehicle technology by beginning testing of ProLogium’s latest Gen4 battery cells. The German automaker has signed a joint testing agreement with the Taiwanese battery developer that gives…

10 Weirdest Features Ever Offered on a Car

Ferrari interior showcasing the steering wheel, digital gauges, and central touchscreen

Cars have carried some remarkably unusual equipment over the decades. Long before touchscreens, smartphone integration, and advanced driver-assistance systems became normal, automakers were already experimenting with ideas that sounded impressive in a showroom but could…