Autos

Ford has announced a halt in the production of its electric F-150 Lightning, reflecting a strategic shift away from its electric vehicle initiatives. This decision accompanies a renewed focus on the company's traditional gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs. Additionally, Ford plans to repurpose some of its electric vehicle battery capacity to support energy infrastructure and meet the growing demands of data centers.

The automotive market is poised for a significant shift as car prices are projected to exceed $50,000 next year. This anticipated increase is attributed to rising production costs and heightened demand from affluent buyers, despite recent efforts by the Trump administration to relax fuel-economy standards. The implications of these developments underscore the ongoing affordability challenges faced by consumers, particularly in transit-starved regions.

The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan may trigger a series of consolidations in the automotive sector, prompted by advancements in technology, narrow profit margins, and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.

Racetrac has installed electric vehicle chargers at its stores, noting that they have increased sales and attracted more visitors, demonstrating that EV charging stations can be beneficial to businesses.

The average length of a car loan has increased to 68.48 months for new cars and 67.41 months for used cars, with longer terms offering lower monthly payments but ultimately costing more in total interest.

States across the country are implementing EV incentives and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but these efforts may be at risk if Republican leaders continue to roll back such initiatives adopted by Democrats.

The search for the most reliable car brands has risen in recent years. Increasing fuel costs and the booming acceptance of electric and hybrid vehicles have influenced people's mindsets. However, since buying a car is a long-term investment, you should be extra careful in finding the best car for your needs.

Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot feature following a two-year probe by US safety regulators of roughly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged.

Honda is recalling almost 250,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may damage the engine.

Stellantis’ new Ramcharger pickup, expected to go on sale late next year, will be an “electric” truck, the company says. But really, it’ll be a hybrid, with a gasoline engine under the hood, the company announced Tuesday.