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DETROIT – Cadillac’s commitment to electric vehicles keeps increasing. In the past few months, the luxury brand’s EV portfolio has risen by three models, giving it a total five. The latest, announced last week, is the 2026 model-year Vistiq. It’s a three-row SUV “designed for the modern family” that will …

IRVINE, CA – The stock value of Rivian rose 13.97 percent on Thursday, up $2.75 and closing at $22.43, after a joint announcement that the electric vehicle-maker has struck a fleet deal to supply telecom giant AT&T with trucks. Rivian previously had an exclusive arrangement with Amazon, which is a …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles – nearly every model it has sold in the United States – to correct a defective system that is supposed to make sure that drivers are paying attention when using the Autopilot feature. The company plans to wirelessly update …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calling it “the first step” in an effort to make impaired-driving prevention technology standard in all new passenger vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday gave “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” (ANPRM). Under the ANPRM, information will now be gathered on the state of technology …

AUSTIN, TX – A new Tesla model that CEO Elon Musk promises “is really going to change the look of the roads” began arriving in the hands of customers on Thursday. The futuristic Cybertruck, which the company has been touting since 2019, was officially unveiled at a delivery event held …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Risky driving is more the rule than the exception, results from a new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveal. Only four in 10 drivers – 41.2 percent to be precise – fell into the “Safe Drivers” category. This means that nearly 60 percent of …

BERLIN – Confronted by high costs and low productivity, Volkswagen today declared that it is “no longer competitive” and seeks to reduce its work force and boost efficiency as it transitions to electric cars. “With many of our pre-existing structures, processes and high costs, we are no longer competitive as …

LAKEVILLE, CT – There may be six weeks remaining in the year, but Lime Rock Park racetrack has already locked in dates for numerous events in 2024, including its two main car shows that are always held on the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The 13th Royals Garage Car …

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – They cause frustration and likely contribute to road rage and fender benders; highways across the country that anger drivers due to congestion, construction and other factors. Results of new survey of 3,000 drivers done in October rank the Top 100 “most loathed highways” and Connecticut has …

NEWPORT, RI – The application window for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has now opened. The deadline is Feb. 23, 2024 for the event that will take place at the Breakers Mansion on Oct. 6. Show cars and motorcycles will compete for class and special awards as well as …