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GM notches best sales since 2019 as all brands see annual growth

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Sales across General Motors Co.'s brands grew in 2024, with the automaker reporting Friday that it had the best overall U.S. sales total since prior to the pandemic in 2019.

GM's 2.7 million vehicles sold for the year in the U.S. was a 4% uptick from 2023 — still under 2019's nearly 2.9 million, but marking continued steady sales growth since...Read more

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Ford reports highest annual sales since before COVID, but EVs fall behind GM

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Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales grew 4.2% year-over-year in 2024 to their highest level since pre-pandemic 2019, and it recorded a record year of electric vehicle deliveries, but fell behind crosstown rival General Motors Co. in sales of battery-powered models.

Even as affordability became an increasingly prominent issue for buyers in 2024 from ...Read more

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Auto dealers battle a growing problem: synthetic identity fraud

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Grand theft auto might be a problem for Metro Detroit dealers, but a growing concern among dealers nationally is fraudulent sales that appear like any other transaction.

Vehicle thefts done through identity theft, synthetic identities and similar schemes are on the rise as lucrative fraud opportunities elsewhere dry up and vehicle prices remain...Read more

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Auto review: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is America's mobile rumpus room

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Today, we suffer from delusions of Autobahn grandeur, where every automaker feels compelled to endow their car with chiropractor-inducing suspension tuning. Engineered for top speed on the Autobahn, not the reality of America’s clogged arteries, they rarely offer comfortable seats or the comfort we require.

Of course, there was a time when ...Read more

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Auto review: Kia K4, compact in a tux

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AUSTIN, Texas — The handsome 2025 Cadillac CT5 is here and it’s a stunner. Signature teardrop front and rear taillights, wide stance, coupe-like roofline, twin, 33-inch hoodless instrument display. Ohhhh. Alas, most buyers can’t afford its $50K-plus sticker price.

Happily, the CT5 has a $23K doppelganger called the 2025 Kia K4.

Teardrop ...Read more

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Auto review: 2024 Maserati GranTurismo delivers the WOW factor

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Simply put, this is the luxury sports car of the Italian fleet. Produced by parent company Stellantis and Fiat Chrysler (FCA), Maserati does it again with their Italian stallion, the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo. This beast not only looks amazing and rides and handles unbelievably well, but it also has power that sets it apart from the rest....Read more

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World's largest collector car auction back in Kissimmee with 4,500 vehicles

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Mecum Auctions is once again gearing up to bring its larger-than-life collector car auction in Kissimmee, Florida, with 4,500 vehicles.

Billed as the world’s largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee kicks off Jan. 7 and goes through Jan. 19 with hundreds of cars crossing the auction block every day, including classic Corvettes, American...Read more

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3M tech making it easier for drivers to see on dark, rainy roads

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When JC Ojeda and Marlene Lopez Ibarra pitch products to prospective customers, they first talk about their own families — and bringing them home safely.

The technical specifications of 3M’s reflective pavement markings can wait.

“When I see what we’re doing on the road, when I see that we’re saving families, when I see the ...Read more

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Tesla's annual sales fall for first time in company history

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Tesla sales declined for the first time in the company’s history last year, the company reported Thursday, reflecting what analysts said was a lack of new models in an increasingly competitive market for electric vehicles.

Vehicle deliveries fell to 1.79 million, representing a drop of 1.1% from 1.81 million vehicles in 2023.

Tesla shares ...Read more

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Tesla stock surge runs up against a potential annual sales drop

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For all the exuberance about Tesla Inc. benefiting from President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Wall Street isn’t so sure the carmaker can avoid its first annual sales decline in over a decade.

Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg are estimating the company may deliver around 510,400 vehicles in the final three months of the ...Read more

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Pittsburgh-based autonomous truck company hits safety hangup with feds

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After years of preparations, Aurora Innovation's big launch of autonomous trucks in Texas is facing an unlikely stumbling block: safety triangles.

When a traditional big rig pulls to the side of the highway, drivers are legally required to place a series of orange triangles or flares at the rear of the vehicle, to alert oncoming traffic. Aurora...Read more

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Motormouth: Reprogramming a car fob

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Q: I recently replaced the original battery in the key fob for my 2010 Kia Sedona. The car does not respond to the fob now. The local battery shop confirms that the fob is working properly. I have resorted to using the ignition key to open the door, which works fine. 

Does a battery change necessitate a reprogramming of the fob, and if so, at...Read more

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Affordability crisis: 'Alarming' new car prices push buyers toward used vehicles, but they're pricey, too

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Tony Grey needed new wheels, but he didn’t want to buy a new car. It took the retired San Jose computer designer three weeks to locate a used SUV in good condition at the right price, at a Santa Clara, California, car lot.

At $28,800, the 2023 white Nissan Pathfinder with 40,000 miles was the best deal Grey found — and slightly below the ...Read more

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Big screens, stick shifts and hands-free driving: The best auto features of 2024

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Gizmos, whirligigs, whatsits. Engineers solve problems with new gadgets, and automobiles are rolling toy chests.

Cars, trucks and SUVs have long played a game of one-upmanship with multi-cylinder engines and multifunction seats. Now, in the electronics age, they also impress with big screens and apps. Here are my favorite features of the past ...Read more

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Auto review: 2024 Toyota Tacoma gets a great refresh

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Toyota has been making great strides in the truck segment of the market, and one of its best moves was refreshing the popular Tacoma. Recently, we tested the 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road in attractive Blue Crush Metallic, which seems more purple in the sunlight, riding on 17-inch machined wheels.

Powered by a 2.4-liter iFORCE turbocharged engine, ...Read more

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Auto review: Multi-talented Solterra is short on range, but much quicker at the plug

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It’s been two-and-a-half years since I first drove the Subaru Solterra electric crossover at its press preview in California. It was quiet on the streets of Santa Barbara and peppy on freeways, and it proved its off-road chops on Catalina. It was short on range, long on recharge times and a bit pricey but charming. It’s appreciably better ...Read more

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Auto review: Redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada is truly a big kahuna

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It’s no secret that Americans live large. Anyone who’s been to Buc-ee's, the world’s largest convenience store, can attest to that. If you have, you won’t be surprised that we are also the fattest population in the world among high-income countries. So, is it any wonder that we love such full-size SUV stalwarts as the Chevrolet Tahoe, ...Read more

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Honda, Nissan deal may be key in fight against China's BYD

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Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show.

Honda, which earlier this week sketched out plans for a deal that amounts to an acquisition of Nissan, sold 3.43 million cars globally in the first 11 months of 2024. ...Read more

The Crucial Role of Safety Features When Buying a New Car

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When it comes to purchasing a new car, the focus often lands on style, performance, or fuel efficiency. However, safety features should be a top priority for any buyer. Advanced safety technology not only protects drivers and passengers but can also save lives in critical situations. Here’s why safety features are essential and how you can ...Read more

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Why automakers seek partnerships to reduce costs, advance tech faster

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In the increasingly competitive automotive market, General Motors Co. and rival automakers have realized pairing up is not only beneficial but necessary for cost reduction and quicker technological advancement.

GM has long understood the benefits of partnerships. The Detroit automaker, for example, has a longstanding partnership with Japanese ...Read more