NHTSA Investigating 1.3 Million F-150s Over Unexpected Downshifts
The transmission in 2015-2017 F-150 pickups may downshift without warning at highway speeds, potentially causing wheel locking. The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it’s opened an…
Mack updates MD vocational truck options
Mack Trucks will now offer a 23,000-pound rear axle and Cummins B6.7 engine with up to 325 horsepower on its Mack MD Series models. Designed for a Gross Axle Weight…
Dodge Already Has Huge Discounts On the Charger EV
You can save up to $12,500 on a new electric muscle car. The electric Dodge Charger Daytona has only been on dealer lots for a few months, but the company…
The Lexus GX550 Tows Like a Dream: Review
With decent fuel economy and an excellent ride, the Lexus GX makes lugging race cars and trailers an absolute breeze. We all dream of it. The ultimate tow rig. The…
Only Two of America’s 10 Best-Selling Vehicles Earn IIHS Safety Award
The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren’t among them. Tougher test standards mean fewer cars are earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Awards this…
Mack Trucks adds Allison diagnostic data to its integrated telematics solution
Mack Trucks partnered with Allison Transmission to create an action plan for Mack Trucks Integrated Uptime service. Beginning in the second quarter of 2025, Mack GuardDog Connect, an integrated telematics…
Without Woodstock, There’d Be No ID.Buzz
We went to the original site of the Woodstock festival in VW’s new hippie bus. We learned a bit in the process. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz might come from Germany, but…
The 2025 Audi S3 Is Just Damn Good: First Drive Review
When it comes to compact sports sedans, the new Audi S3 is about as good as it gets. There’s nothing better than a pleasant surprise. Despite many years of meh…
Volvo electric mini excavator now available with optional straight boom
After the release of Volvo Construction Equipment's electric mini excavator for indoor demolition work, contractors noted that one key update would make the machine even better: a straight boom. The…
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Has One Big Conundrum: Review
The CX-70 is lovely, but a two-row that costs as much as its three-row counterpart is a tough sell. Ahead of last year’s NASCAR’s season finale in Phoenix, my friend…