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QOTD: Do You Care About GM's Move?

Normally, when a large, well-known company moves its headquarters, it's pretty big news.That's because in many cases, the company is moving across the country, or perhaps from the city to the suburbs.However, General Motors announced a move earlier this week and it seems like it's been met with a shrug.That's because in this case, GM is moving just...

Fri Apr 19, 2024 01:02
Drive Notes: 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT

Ford's popular Maverick pickup truck gets only minor changes for 2024. That's a good thing, since there's a reason the Maverick is well-liked. The biggest change is that the gas engine is now standard, and the 2.5-liter hybrid that makes 191 system horsepower is now optional.I recently had a front-wheel drive hybrid example in XLT trim. As I try...

Fri Apr 19, 2024 01:02
Used Car of the Day: 1996 Volkswagen Derby

Today we bring you a car that wasn't, to my knowledge, sold new in the United States. It's a Mexican-spec Volkswagen Derby. Which was basically a rebadged SEAT Cordoba. Basically, the car was built in Mexico using parts from Spain.This particular example has about 82,000 miles on it and a five-speed manual. It apparently has just 90 horsepower from...

Fri Apr 19, 2024 00:03
Rivian Drops Another One Percent of Its Workforce As It Chases Profitability

Electric-only automakers are going through it right now. Tesla recently laid off 10,000 workers after posting disappointing first-quarter sales numbers, and now Rivian is slashing another one percent of its workforce after layoffs earlier this year. A company rep told Automotive News, “We continue to work to right-size the business and ensure alignment...

Thu Apr 18, 2024 21:04
Rugged Terrain vs. All-Terrain vs. Mud-Terrain Tires

Photo by Vova Shevchuk/Shutterstock.com Any off-road...

Thu Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Even so, the Mexican government isn’t rolling out the red carpet due to pressure from the United States. Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. It noted that the...

Thu Apr 18, 2024 19:05

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