Today is Friday, so it must be podcast day!In our newest episode, I speak with Greg Brannon from AAA about consumer fears that surround autonomous vehicles -- and how the industry can address them.I also chat with our resident auto-parts and accessories expert Matthew Guy to learn about headlight restoration kits, and then Matthew and I dissect...

The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.” Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website that covers a new EV called the EV5, a small crossover with the brand’s signature funky styling. MIIT’s documentation covers the performance-oriented...

Formula One has always been a rich person’s sport, but it has become equally as exclusive for fans trying to get tickets. Three-day passes for the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin can easily cost $600 or more, and prices at other venues are just as steep. Some fans got an early-bird deal for this year’s race at COTA, paying...

It is flummoxing when automakers decide to saddle an enormous expanse of digital real estate with relatively few display options. Sure, the whole so-called Calm Screen from Hackett-era products at Ford was a fine idea – but not without supplementary options from which to choose. Fortunately, someone at Ford finally plowed through the red tape and...

Normally, when a large, well-known company moves its headquarters, it's pretty big news.That's because in many cases, the company is moving across the country, or perhaps from the city to the suburbs.However, General Motors announced a move earlier this week and it seems like it's been met with a shrug.That's because in this case, GM is moving just...

Ford's popular Maverick pickup truck gets only minor changes for 2024. That's a good thing, since there's a reason the Maverick is well-liked. The biggest change is that the gas engine is now standard, and the 2.5-liter hybrid that makes 191 system horsepower is now optional.I recently had a front-wheel drive hybrid example in XLT trim. As I try...