The Best Auto News in the United States of America Top US Car News Top Car news and new auto information updated for your convenience. Home Top Automotive NewsEthanol Blended Fuels Won’t Save Drivers MoneyEarlier this month, special waivers allowing the sale of fuel blends containing higher levels of ethanol came into effect. While the measure was supposed to be temporary, U.S. legislators have since moved to make changes permanent. The government rationale is that the decision will help safeguard gasoline supplies while also reducing the amount of money […] Matt PoskyThe Beginning of American Motors Corporation: Ep1: The Last Independent AutomakerIn the brutally competitive post-WWII car market, two smaller companies merge to take on Detroit's BIG THREE. President George Romney revolutionizes the industry with a new idea: "compact" cars. AutoMoments | TTAC CreatorThe Callaway C12: America’s Forgotten SupercarReeves Callaway transformed the C5 Corvette into a specialized machine by pushing its dimensions to the limits of international GT2 racing regulations. Chris VS Cars | TTAC CreatorGM’s Autonomous Vehicle Software Written Primarily By AIWhile much of the focus on General Motors' first-quarter earnings call revolved around rising material costs and guidance adjustments based on government tariff refunds , CEO Mary Barra also announced that roughly 90 percent of the code pertaining to autonomous driving was being written by artificial intelligence. Matt PoskyBozi Breakdown #5: Pit Crew Challenge Changes and Penske PenaltiesBozi digs into the NASCAR All-Star Weekend and the Pit Crew Challenge on this episode and discusses how it can be made better in the future. There is also a discussion of Indy 500 qualifying and the penalties that have been issued to Team Penske. Bozi Tatarevic, TTAC CreatorThe Ford Flex — The Last Ford Station WagonThe Ford Flex – In 2005, Ford unveiled a Fairlane concept vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show and the overall response was positive. Those in charge at Ford felt this crossover could be a big hit with the North American buying public so they immediately green lighted it for production. Tony's Fords and Mustangs | TTAC CreatorReport: Honda Running With Older Models After EV FumbleFollowing announcements that Honda was cancelling three planned all-electric vehicles, Honda finds itself in a situation where it’ll need to stretch the lifespan of several existing models. Matt Posky“Polar Porsche” Tracked VehicleValkyrie Racing’s Project 356 set out to drive a vintage 1956 Porsche 356A across all seven continents, not just as a global endurance challenge, but to raise awareness and funds to combat child trafficking worldwide. Your Future Machine | TTAC CreatorRivian Explores Possibility of R2 Pickup, Other VariantsEV maker Rivian burst onto the automotive scene with the R1T, an all-electric pickup, then added the R1S SUV, and just launched its follow-up line, the R2 — a smaller sport-utility vehicle. However, CEO RJ Scaringe says more versions are in the works. Michael StrongAutomakers Worried About New Aluminum Shortages, Raw Material PricesTruck fans have argued for years about whether the aluminum body used on the Ford F-150 was the correct choice. While it lightened the vehicle by hundreds of pounds and proved to be incredibly resistant to corrosion, many worried that it was less durable to impacts and more expensive to repair than alternatives. Well, none […] Matt Posky
