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Concours events, which offer higher-end and decidedly more original vehicles than routine car shows, continue to grow in Connecticut. The Colonial Concours d’Elegance joined the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in 2021. It returns in 2023 for a third year and will be joined by the new Roxbury Concours d’Elegance. The Colonial …

The cost to charge an electric vehicle varies widely in the United States. Hawaii, California and Alaska are the most expensive states, while Louisiana, Oklahoma and Idaho are the most affordable, according to a ranking of the 50 states and the District of Columbia released Tuesday by “MotorTrend” magazine. The …

A six-year investigation into reports of exhaust odors involving 1.47 million Ford Explorer SUVs has ended with the National Highway Safety Administration being unable to identify “a defect that represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.” The in-depth probe by the U.S. governmental agency involved Explorers from the models …

The recently-released book “Hot Rod Magazine: 75 Years” is designed to recall and celebrate the history of the influential periodical devoted to souped up and customized cars. In its Foreward, former “Hot Rod” editor David Freiburger says of his introductory role, “I”m here to convince you that the magazine’s legacy …

NEW YORK – It’s the fastest production Corvette in history with a combined 655 horsepower. It’ll go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and cover the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. It’s the all-wheel-drive 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, a gas-electric hybrid model with a six-figure base …

Update: The resolution died in committee on Jan. 16 after this story was posted. CHEYENNE, WY – In a move to “ensure the stability of the Wyoming’s oil and gas industry,” a resolution introduced Jan. 13 in the state legislature urges that Wyoming ban the sale of electric vehicles by …

SUVs are on the way out. So says Vincent Cobée, CEO of French automaker Citroën. “The world of the SUV is done,” he tells “AutoExpress” in the UK. Cobée gives design needs and changing perceptions as concerns deepen over climate change as reasons why sport utility vehicles may soon be …

AUSTIN, TX – Electric automaker Tesla has slashed the prices of its vehicles in the United States and Europe by as much as 20 percent in a move to counter growing competition and slowing sales. The least expensive version of its entry-level Model 3 now sells for slightly less than …

PORTSMOUTH, RI – For some classic car enthusiasts, it’s all about the styling. Others, though, are more interested in what’s under the hood. That’s why the Newport Car Museum regularly stages a “Hoods Up Weekend” to enable visitors to view the power plants of its 90-plus models. That 90-plus figure …

TORRANCE, CA – Honda is out with an all-new, 11th generation Accord mid-sized sedan for 2023. Available in six trim levels with MSRPs ranging from $27,295 to $37,890 (plus $1,095 destination charge), the 2023 Accord will begin arriving in dealer showrooms this month. There are two gas-powered models at the …