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Mercedes-Benz USA names new CEO

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Mercedes-Benz has named a new leader for its U.S. division, which is based in Sandy Springs.

Adam Chamberlain will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA and the automaker’s head of sales and marketing in North America starting July 1, the company said in a news release. He succeeds Dimitris Psillakis, who the company said will become a senior ...Read more

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How tariffs could upend EV adoption in America

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Tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts coming into the United States could be just the latest bump in the road amid slow electrified vehicle adoption.

Many electric vehicles, especially lower-cost ones, are imported for sale in the United States. The 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has placed on them are expected to increase the ...Read more

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US and Europe car markets 'at risk' amid tariffs and emission regs, Stellantis boss says

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Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann warned Tuesday that the American and European car markets are "being put at risk" by tariffs and stringent emissions regulations just as China rapidly pulls ahead.

"In Europe and the United States, policy and regulatory choices have put our industry under extreme pressure, while China is on another trajectory,...Read more

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Trump floats 'help' for automakers on tariffs

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In another twist, the automotive industry may soon see relief on tariffs imposed on imported vehicles and parts after President Donald Trump said Monday that companies need more time to set up more U.S. manufacturing.

"I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "They're switching to ...Read more

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Motormouth: How low can you go?

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Q: I own a 2019 Toyota Highlander. Over the years I have found getting into and out of the vehicle more and more difficult. I have learned online about a set of "short coil springs" that drop the height 2-3 inches. Is this a possible solution?

M.F., Morton Grove, Illinois

A: Although lowering springs are available, I would caution you to think...Read more

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UAW says automakers can afford tariffs. This is how much they'll cost, according to new report

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Detroit's three automakers could bear an additional $41.9 billion in annual costs from President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, according to new estimates.

An analysis from the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan — commissioned by the American Automotive Policy Council, a Detroit Three advocacy ...Read more

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Car prices going up due to tariffs? What dealers and brands are doing in response

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President Donald Trump's new 25% automotive tariffs are set to push new car prices thousands of dollars higher, but some automakers and dealers are sending a message that for now, at least, there are still hot deals to be found.

Ford Motor Co. began offering employee pricing to all customers last week, just as the tariffs on new car imports ...Read more

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Auto review: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible is 'one rare chief'

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As my long-term readers know about my array of cars in my collection and with an outpouring amount of emails requesting a review on something from within the Grasso Garage stable. Well, that time is here, so let’s strap in and take a drive down memory lane together, with one of Grasso’s Garage favorites.

Grasso’s Garage is proud to review...Read more

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Auto review: Burnin' rubber in the loco Ford Maverick Lobo

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rounding the 180-degree, left-hand bend at the east end of Pechanga Arena’s autocross course, I stabbed the throttle pedal of my 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo and twin clutch packs accelerated the pickup’s outside rear wheel. SQUAAAWWWWWWWW! The tires squealed in protest as I drifted sideways through the next gate of pylons ...Read more

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Larry Printz: Kia throws down the gauntlet once again at Milan Design Week

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Milan Design Week, which is just wrapping up, is an annual affair that draws in the biggest names in fashion, such as Armani, Dior, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Versace. Yet increasingly you’ll find automakers there as well, and this year’s attendees included Bentley, Bugatti, Jaguar Land Rover, ...Read more

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Auto review: Reimagined QX80 ups its game on luxury, tech, power

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The 2025 Infiniti QX80 enters its third generation and it’s a big deal — make that a gigantic deal.

The long-awaited redesign (more than a decade) expands the length of the large luxury SUV to 17.5 feet. It is slightly wider and taller, too, and weighs around three tons. It’s also more powerful than ever and can tow up to 8,500 pounds.

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Florida car insurance premiums could skyrocket due to Trump's tariffs

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Florida car owners already pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the nation. Last year’s storms threatened to push prices even higher.

Now experts are warning that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could make the situation far worse.

In 2024, Floridians paid an average of almost $3,200 annually for car insurance, according to ...Read more

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Michigan Sen. Slotkin's first bill seeks to prevent data-collecting Chinese cars from entering the US

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, introducing her first bill since winning election to the Senate in November, proposed a measure Thursday aimed at preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the United States.

The bill, titled the Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act, would formally establish a national security review process ...Read more

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How Michigan Tesla shoppers are dealing with violent protests

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TROY, Michigan — Tesla showrooms and owners have become targets across the United States as political activists protest Chairman Elon Musk’s work for the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Metro Detroit is not immune.

Showrooms here have been spared violent attacks like the firebombing of a Las Vegas showroom ...Read more

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How the Musk-Tesla backlash is opening doors for EV startups like Rivian

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Dan Kurland strolled out of the Rivian entertainment center in Laguna Beach, California, wearing a baseball cap with “Canada is not for sale” just above the bill.

Kurland and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent Saturday, looking to replace each of their Prius models. On this day, the couple was considering the R1S SUV built by ...Read more

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Tesla shares drop amid auto tariffs and 'brand crisis'

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Tesla shares took a hit Monday after a leading analyst slashed his price target by more than 40%, citing a "perfect storm" created by President Trump's auto tariffs and Elon Musk's deteriorating reputation.

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives cut his price target from $550 to $315 over the weekend while maintaining his "outperform" rating of ...Read more

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Motormouth: How does it know the speed limit?

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Q: There is a little display on my dash that tells me the speed limit of whatever road I’m on. It is amazingly accurate, changing at the very moment I pass a sign with a new limit. But it also knows the speed limit on roads I enter where there is no sign. How does my car receive this information?

C.M., Chicago

A: You are being followed by ...Read more

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Why Trump's tariff orthodoxy won't change auto reality

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DETROIT — In a company town that’s seen more than its share of economic hardship, President Donald Trump’s Tariffpalooza could get ugly for Detroit real fast.

It's a presidential choice, marked Thursday by plunging stock markets around the world not seen since the outbreak of COVID-19. Just hours after Trump unveiled import taxes against ...Read more

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Stellantis joins Ford in offering customers employee discount pricing following tariffs

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The parent of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram on Friday said it's following Ford Motor Co.'s lead in offering employee discount pricing to its customers in the wake of tariffs being instituted on imported vehicles.

Stellantis NV's offering will run through the end of the month, the automaker confirmed in a statement. The promotion comes a day ...Read more

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Auto review: All-wheelin' Honda's Passport to adventure

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Honda is more than an appliance maker. It has thrilled enthusiasts with racy motorbikes, Civic Type Rs, S2000 sports cars on road — dirt bikes, FourTrax ATVs, Talon side-by-sides off-road.

Now it has an armored, dirt-kicking SUV to tow them. Say hello to the rugged all-wheel-drive Passport SUV with standard orange ...Read more