Car Chronicles

04/09/2025

GM is adding downtime in Tennessee and slowing the expansion of a Kansas City factory to account for slower electric vehicle demand. They’ve already slowed production at a Detroit plant

03/09/2025

The Ram light duty pickup with the popular hemi engine is now shipping to customers. The engine is back after Ram learned that forty percent of pickup buyers wanted a V8

02/09/2025

GM sold a record 21 thousand electric vehicles in August. The company believes the total number of ev sales for the month also set a record.

01/09/2025

On this Labor Day, we take a look at the UAW’s impact over its 90 year history and some of the future challenges the union faces

We take a look at the 90th anniversary of the UAW’s founding. What has been its impact on the auto industry and American life? What challenges does it face in the near future?

30/07/2025

Ford posts a small loss, despite record revenues. Also expects two billion in tariff costs this year. Says they are working with administration

29/07/2025

Stellantis says it lost a lot of money in the first half. Expects a better first half but still says tariffs will cost it billions for the full year

08/07/2025

The Trump administration will phase out tax breaks on electric vehicles as of the end of September. It’s not certain what impact this will have on the long term price

07/07/2025

New AutoPacific study shows buyers of sub 35 thousand dollar vehicles want more lower end trims with fewer extras. They do still want a few luxury items, including heated seats

01/07/2025

GM and Ford sales are up in the second quarter. First half was great for auto industy. Carmakers are uncertain about the second half. Some carmakers didn’t do as well

26/06/2025

JD Power Study of vehicle quality puts Lexus first, Nissan top market brand. GM and Ford also do well. Customers still have issues with too much info and controls on touch screens.

26/06/2025

An important safety group has come up with a new study of blind spots in vehicles. It shows they have expanded over the years, putting pedestrians and bicyclists at special risk

26/06/2025

The Chevy Equinox EV has a very cool look while charging at night