What we assumed has come true. Mercedes will not only drop the B-Class but also the A-Class. In the future, the Mercedes CLA will be the entry-level model from Mercedes. We have announced several times in the last year that the Mercedes A-Class hatch, sedan, and B-Class will not have a successor. Markus Schafer, Chief…
The Federal Reserve elected not to change its benchmark interest rate at its March meeting. As recently as late last year, the Fed projected many rate cuts in 2025. Amid economic uncertainty and a smoldering trade war, the central bank has updated its outlook to say it may cut rates just twice this year. Several…
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images If you’re the type of goon who is excited about President Trump’s upcoming tariffs for the global automotive industry and the fallout of enacting them, I’ve got some bad news for you. It’s seriously unlikely the April 2 tariffs will actually come to fruition…
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A German startup believes it has the recipe for electric vehicle battery cells that are cheaper, more energy dense, and less problematic for the environment than current lithium-ion cells. But commercialization seems a long way off. Theion announced Thursday in a press release that it is close to completing a 15 million euro (approximately $16.2…
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If you’re in the market for a new car, you may find yourself torn between two popular models from Hyundai: the Sonata and the Elantra. You want a vehicle that fits your lifestyle and adds a touch of style and sophistication to your daily commute — and Hyundai has you covered. The good news is…
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By James Broughton, March 24, 2025 For Red Bull, Liam Lawson was meant to be the chosen one—the one who would bring an end to the cycle of drivers being put through the meat grinder, otherwise known as being Max Verstappen’s teammate. Lawson, who hails from New Zealand, is already a seasoned single-seater racer, having…
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Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The Optiq will be part of an ever-expanding Cadillac EV line-up of Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL and Celestiq. Our take, after seeing it up close and…
Korean group’s spending spree will include $5 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton March 24, 2025 at 15:10 Hyundai confirms plans for a massive US investment alongside Pres. Trump. One sixth of the $20 billion spend is earmarked for a $5.8 billion steel plant. President Trump has introduced tariffs…
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The latest Honda CR-V has quickly become the Japanese brand’s best seller in Australia, though it’s not quite as popular as it once was. While rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-5 continue to light up the sales charts and the medium SUV segment as a whole – the country’s most popular…
Honda class action lawsuit alleges Idle Stop feature is defective, engines don’t restart. March 21, 2025 — A Honda class action lawsuit has been certified after multiple owners sued over the Idle Stop feature. The first Honda Idle Stop lawsuit was filed just weeks after the government opened an investigation into complaints about the systems,…
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