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Mercedes-Benz March 9, 2023

American-made Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV priced to qualify for tax credits

The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV will have a starting price under $80,000, which allows it to qualify for the federal electric car tax credit.

Ford March 9, 2023

Smoking: New tech lets Ford's clean electric cars burn rubber

Ford has filed a patent application for a feature that would allow all-wheel-drive electric cars to perform standing burnouts with either the front or rear tires.

Maine March 9, 2023

Maine motorists fighting back after state recalls hundreds of custom 'inappropriate' license plates

The Maine government has recalled 274 custom license plates that were deemed inappropriate. Derogatory references to age, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are all banned.

Tesla March 8, 2023

Feds suspect Tesla that hit firetruck in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.

Trucks March 8, 2023

Mack launches all-electric medium duty truck

The Mack MD Electric is the brand's first all-electric medium duty truck. It will be offered in five straight-job lengths with ranges of up to 230 miles per charge.

Maintenance March 8, 2023

These 10 vehicles hold their value the best and Toyota trucks dominate

A new Kelley Blue Book report says the average vehicle will be worth 45% of its list price after five years, but that the Toyota Tundra will hold onto 73.3% of its value.

Innovations March 8, 2023

Ford launches a 'Men's Only Edition' Explorer SUV and it's terrible

Ford is launching a new ad campaign for a "Men's Only Edition" Explorer, which is missing several key features that were designed by women to celebrate Women's History Month.

Auto Safety March 8, 2023

Car thefts hit 1 million in 2022 due to weak enforcement and juvenile offenders, NICB says

There were over 1 million stolen cars in the U.S. in 2022 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which cited weak law enforcement.

Lamborghini March 8, 2023

X-ray images reveal new Lamborghini's 986 hp hybrid system

Lamborghini's next supercar will use a 986 horsepower hybrid powertrain comprised of a V12 engine, three electric motors and a battery pack.

LIFESTYLE March 8, 2023

Wisconsin residents name their snowplows in city contest: 'Dolly Plowton'

The residents in Madison, Wisconsin, have named the city's snowplows and the winning name submissions have been announced — these names may make you smile.