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Mercedes to Discontinue Metris, Gas-Powered Sprinter Vans in US

Diesel Sprinters will soldier on, though, and an electric variant is also on the way.

The Inflation Reduction Act Could Cut EV Tax Credits But Boost Battery Metals Mining in the U.S.

The Inflation Reduction Act contains more than strict domestic sourcing and production clauses. It also contains a number of subsidies and incentives to boost U.S. mining of battery metals, which most people are overlooking because of the threat to EV tax credits.

San Francisco School Teaches Auto Restoration—and Hosts a Fantastic Car Collection

The Academy of Art University has an industrial design program offering an associate degree in auto restoration, while housing an impressive collection for inspiration.

2023 GMC Canyon AT4X: First Look

Next-generation midsize pickup adds new trim touting off-road capability. The post 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X: First Look appeared first on autoNXT.net.

We Tested 9 of the Top Car Interior Cleaners to Find the Best

Dirty dashboard? Sticky steering wheel? We tested nine interior cleaners to find the best choice for spiffing up your ride.

2023 Ford Mustang still looking for new 'Black Accent Package' name

At the beginning of June, Ford announced it wanted help naming a dark package for the 2023 Mustang — the plan was to find something better than the bundle's current name of "Black Accent Package." Ford hasn't announced a decision on a name, but the automaker did trademark the term "Dark Horse" in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on June...

Pebble Beach Motoring Classic — Ultimate Collector Car Road Trip

Pebble Beach Motoring Classic Departs for the Concours. The post Pebble Beach Motoring Classic — Ultimate Collector Car Road Trip appeared first on autoNXT.net.

A closer look at the EV tax credit requirement that could exclude most electric cars

DETROIT — A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act moving toward final approval in Congress, with a House vote likely on Friday. But the auto industry is warning that the vast majority of EV purchases won’t qualify for a tax credit that large. That's mainly because of the...

Popular American cars that were export flops

What works over there doesn’t necessarily sell over here. Here are the American market stars that failed to earn their stripes in Europe

James May Hospitalized After Hitting Wall At 75 MPH In An Evo

Captain Slow suffered injuries and needed a brain scan before getting cleared.

Best New Cars and SUVs for Under $30,000

These top performers cost less than the average new carHyundai KonaBy Jon LinkovEven before the COVID-19 pandemic, cars were becoming increasingly expensive to buy and own. But the manufacturing ...

The Ford Bronco Heritage Editions Look to the Past

Ford digs into its yearbook for inspiration on these throwback Bronco models.

Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Enters Series Production

Customer deliveries will start before the end of this year.

Check Out These Top-Rated Roof Racks for Your Crossover

Need some extra storage space in your crossover? Roof racks can be a great option.

NHTSA Investigating 1.7M Ford, Lincoln Cars Over Possible Brake Defects

The issue appears similar to a problem that spurred a recall in some SUVs in 2020.

Redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon Goes Upscale

This midsized truck is positioned as a premium off-roader2023 GMC Canyon AT4XBy Jeff S. BartlettGMC has just taken the wraps off its next-generation Canyon pickup truck, following the unveiling i...

Mecum auctioning off three Ferrari LaFerrari prototypes in Monterey

The life of a test mule is short and hard. Pre-production prototypes normally get tortured on and off the track, sent to some of the planet's most inhospitable regions, then crushed. Four Ferrari prototypes have miraculously escaped this fate, and they're headed to auction. Called M4, MP1, and PS1, respectively, three of the test mules were used to...

Ralph Nader: Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' Responsible for 'Manslaughtering Crashes'

Ralph Nader urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take action against Tesla for its “dangerous and irresponsible” so-called Full Self-Driving mode in a statement released Thursday.

Bridgestone tires with rubber from desert shrub make motorsports debut

If you watched the IndyCar race in Nashville last weekend, you may have noticed some tires with green sidewalls adorning some of the cars. The new tires from Bridgestone, constructed in part with rubber harvested from the guayule shrub, making their motorsports debut. The company says the novel ingredient helps push them towards to goal of complete...

When Animals Attack... or Snack on Your Car

Insurance claims can get wild, with a whole zoo of creatures out there ready to jump, fly, or chomp their way into your car.

Talking Cars 372: Driving the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Plus, how significant are the benefits of all-wheel drive?By Jen StockburgerMain theme: This week we share our test results on the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. Previous testing revealed that the non...

New Land Rover Defender Ends Up On A Tow Truck... In Lego Form

Let the Land Rover jokes pour in.

2023 GMC Canyon Lands With Serious Off-Road Chops and New Tech

GMC's midsize pickup truck is beefier and packed with more premium trappings.

Mercedes Pulls the Plug on its Metris Cargo- and People-Moving Van

Mercedes-Benz will offer its Metris for 2023, then it plans to pull the van from the U.S. market.

Ripsaw F4 Is An Off-Road Supercar

The Ripsaw is a tank that handles like a supercar.

Watch a Lamborghini Urus Driver Hit Bad Bunny's Bugatti Chiron

Please do not crash into the pop sensation's Bugatti.

1.7M Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation For Possible Brake Issues

The investigation comes after 50 complaints were received by the NHTSA.

We Drive Jonathan Ward’s Ridiculously Cool, All-Electric ’49 Mercury

This classic two-door cruiser could represent the future of customizing in the electric era.

Best All-Terrain Tires for Trucks and SUVs

These meet rigorous requirements for off-road performance, on-road ride-and-handling, noise level, resistance to punctures, wear, quality, and cost.

38 of the most extreme modified cars

From Alpina to Singer, we round up some of the fastest, most exciting creations from the best car tuning companies.

Deal Alert: eBay Motors Has Inexplicably Insane Deals on Summer Tires Right Now

Sales like this rarely come around when you really need them; save up to 39% now on many sizes.

Toys of Summer: Hot Rods at 2022 Pacific Northwest Nationals

Hot rod and custom car competition at annual Pacific Northwest show. The post Toys of Summer: Hot Rods at 2022 Pacific Northwest Nationals appeared first on autoNXT.net.

BMW partners with Toyota on fuel cell vehicles, will build a few this year

BMW is looking at partnerships to further its fuel cell vehicle efforts and will be working with Toyota to produce and sell fuel cell vehicles as soon as 2025. BMW’s already developed a hydrogen-powered X5 concept and plans to begin producing it on a small scale later this year. The German automaker is no stranger to Toyota, having worked with the ...

Best Selling Cars For 2022

Recall Watch: The Latest Automotive Safety Recalls

The latest safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The post Recall Watch: The Latest Automotive Safety Recalls appeared first on autoNXT.net.

Can Porsche 911 Turbo S Catch Up To 918 Spyder In A Drag Race?

The price gap between the two isn't even close, though.

Women May Be Better at Semi-Autonomous Driving Than Men: Report

As the automotive world continues to trend toward semi-autonomous driver assistance technologies, so have researchers started asking questions about the skills of the drivers behind the wheel. Now, one study published in Scientific Reports suggests that, in a situation where the driver needs to reestablish control over a level-three semi-autonomous vehicle, women may respond more quickly and take over the vehicle more stably than their male...

New Electric Car Tax Credits Are About to Radically Change Buying EVs

A number of EVs should become more affordable, but only after a "subsidy winter" when far fewer cars will qualify.

Ford Maverick Pickup Truck Recalled for Side Airbag Issue

The side curtain airbag may not prevent occupants from being ejected during a crash2022 Ford MaverickBy Keith BarryFord is recalling nearly 65,000 Maverick pickup trucks from the 2022 model year ...

Will Nissan Bring the Xterra Back?

Infiniti Q60 Is off to the Chopping Block for 2023

Infiniti confirmed to us that production of the Q60 coupe will continue through the end of the year, making 2022 its final production year.

Dodge Viper With Hellcat Redeye Swap Sounds Evil At The Drag Strip

This could be the very first Viper to get a Hellcat Redeye engine swap.

Harley-Davidson Threatened to Cancel Warranties Over Aftermarket Parts

Harley-Davidson is facing two separate lawsuits in California and Wisconsin from owners who claim the motorcycle company threatened to void their motorcycles’ warranties if they didn’t pay for service at H-D dealerships using factory parts. The motorcycle owners have brought two class-action suits against Harley-Davidson, Reuters reports.

How to Get Rid of the Musty Smell From Your Car’s Air Conditioner

It's actually a pretty easy fixBy Devin PrattFew things are as welcoming as a car’s AC on a steamy summer day. But what do you do when the air coming out of your vents smells like a sweaty sock?“...

2022 Jaguar F-type P450 Tested: Late, Great, V-8

Before going electric, Jaguar gives its last gas-powered sports car an all-eight-cylinder lineup.

Porsche 911 Sally Special Heads to Monterey Auction

The beloved Cars character is the inspiration for this one-off Porsche that will be sold for charity.

GMC Canyon Focuses on Luxury, Off-Road Performance for 2023

With updated suspension geometry and a modest lift, GMC's new Canyon lineup is made for venturing from the beaten path.

Please Put This 20,000-RPM Cosworth F1 Engine in Your Car

It would be a near-impossible project, sure, but at the end, your car would have a 20,000-rpm Cosworth F1 engine.

2022 pickup truck towing guide

With Chevrolet releasing details of the electric 2024 Silverado EV, we look at which pickups can tow the biggest trailers.

NHTSA Is Looking Deeper into Exploding Seat Belt Parts in Hyundais and Kias

In May, around 230,000 Hyundai Elantras were recalled because seat belt pretensioners in the cars could potentially explode, causing injury. This week, NHTSA gave an update, saying that around 275,000 cars might be affected, including the aforementioned Elantras but also some Genesises and Kias.