• Question of the Day: Should There be a Ban on Cars from Chinese-Owned Automakers

    Question of the Day: Should There be a Ban on Cars from Chinese-Owned Automakers
    A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate that could lead to the Volvo and, perhaps more shockingly, Mercedes-Benz being banned from selling vehicles in the United States.Introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan), the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 would ban the import, sale and operation of vehicles manufactured by companies deemed “foreign entities of concern” by nature of being based in certain nations deemed adversaria
  • Tales From the Beat Episode 143: Don McLean

    Tales From the Beat Episode 143: Don McLean
    Author, marketing and PR powerhouse Don McLean is back on Tales From the Beat to discuss with host Ed Garsten, his new platform for democratizing PR for those who can't afford to pay for a PR agency, how AI has changed story pitching and release creation and its limitations.TTAC Creator Ed Garsten hosts "  Tales from the Beat," a podcast about the automotive and media worlds. A veteran reporter and public relations operative, Garsten worked for CNN, The Associated Press, The Detroit N
  • Ford Joins GM in Race for Massive U.S. Army Tactical Truck Contract

    Ford Joins GM in Race for Massive U.S. Army Tactical Truck Contract
    Ford Motor Company is making a dramatic return to the defense sector after a 36-year hiatus. The Blue Oval has officially secured a contract from the Department of Defense to develop prototypes for the U.S. Army’s next-generation light tactical vehicle program, aiming for what it describes as its largest military contract opportunity since the Cold War era.The Pentagon is aggressively courting domestic automakers to leverage mass-production assembly lines and secure domestic supply chains
  • Compact Truck: 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD

    Compact Truck: 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD
    Connie Peters loves this vibrant new color on an excellent truck: 2026 Ford Maverick. This is the hybrid with all-wheel drive.Friend of the site Connie Peters reviews the new Ford Maverick hybrid. Take a look at the video or transcript below to see what she thinks. 
    The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more.
    A transcript, summarized by AI and edited by a st
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  • Congress Places Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Awkward Position

    Congress Places Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Awkward Position
    Last week, the United States Senate Commerce Committee approved new legislation that could endanger Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars’ ability to sell vehicles within what has historically been one of their largest markets.
    Assuming the proposal becomes law, any automaker with over 15 percent of its ownership controlled by Chinese entities will be prohibited from selling vehicles within the United States.
    Introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and co-sponsored by Senator Elissa Slotkin (
  • New BMW i4 cabriolet takes shape as first Neue Klasse open-top

    New BMW i4 cabriolet takes shape as first Neue Klasse open-top
    New model marks the 4 Series Convertible's move to electric power, likely using the i3 saloon's techBMW's first electric cabriolet has moved a step closer, with a new prototype providing the clearest indication yet that the German car maker is already well advanced on an i4 Convertible based on its Neue Klasse electric platform.
    Set to make its public debut during the second half of 2027 before reaching UK dealerships in 2028, the new four-seat model is planned to form part of an all-new two-doo
  • Forget JPS and Gulf – the best liveries are worn by art cars

    Forget JPS and Gulf – the best liveries are worn by art cars
    Racing cars covered in corporate logos are dull; bold, creative art cars are what truly capture fans' imaginationsOne appealing aspect of car culture is that, whether mechanically or through design, vehicles can be used to express individuality and creativity. And, when it comes to the cosmetic side of things, to me there’s no better expression of that than the ‘art car’.
    My favourite art cars are those found within motorsport, where standing out for maximum visibility is one o
  • New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you

    New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you
    Magna's new mirror contains camera that detects driver distraction, drowsiness or fatigue
    As car makers push for greater safety and automation, are drivers ready to hand over full control?Robotics in the form advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been here in Europe since 2015, when it became essential for car makers to adopt features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to gain a five-star Euro NCAP safety score.
    Drivers of fully loaded 2026 model-year cars will notice how lane-k
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  • Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car

    Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car
    Two-seat SC01 features 'mid-engined' design, with importer calling it "the car Lotus should have made"China's first 'mid-engined' sports car will reach the UK in April 2027 under the billing of "the car Lotus should have built".
    The SC-01 is built on a dedicated spaceframe chassis with the battery mounted behind the two seats and an electric motor on each axle.
    Already on sale in China (where it's part of EV maker JMEV's line-up and named the Yichi 01) and some other global markets, including It
  • Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car

    Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car
    Two-seat SC01 features 'mid-engined' design, with importer calling it "the car Lotus should have made"China's first 'mid-engined' sports car will reach the UK in April 2027 under the billing of "the car Lotus should have built".
    The SC-01 is built on a dedicated spaceframe chassis with the battery mounted behind the two seats and an electric motor on each axle.
    Already on sale in China (where it's part of EV maker JMEV's line-up and named the Yichi 01) and some other global markets, including It
  • Mercedes C-Class Electric driven: new tech, still a proper Merc

    Mercedes C-Class Electric driven: new tech, still a proper Merc
    The long-running German saloon has gone electric – but it keeps all the strengths that made it greatThe arrival of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric seems a seminal moment on the road to full electrification. Here we have the firm whose founder, Karl Benz, patented the combustion-powered passenger vehicle 140 years ago, launching an electric version of the defining model in its line-up.Boss Ola Källenius describes this new EV as designed to “hit the centre of the Mercedes
  • Mercedes C-Class Electric driven: new tech, still a proper Merc

    Mercedes C-Class Electric driven: new tech, still a proper Merc
    The long-running German saloon has gone electric – but it keeps all the strengths that made it greatThe arrival of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric seems a seminal moment on the road to full electrification. Here we have the firm whose founder, Karl Benz, patented the combustion-powered passenger vehicle 140 years ago, launching an electric version of the defining model in its line-up.Boss Ola Källenius describes this new EV as designed to “hit the centre of the Mercedes
  • Mercedes C-Class Electric

    Mercedes C-Class Electric
    The long-running German saloon has gone electric – but it keeps all the strengths that made it greatThe arrival of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric seems a seminal moment on the road to full electrification. Here we have the firm whose founder, Karl Benz, patented the combustion-powered passenger vehicle 140 years ago, launching an electric version of the defining model in its line-up.Boss Ola Källenius describes this new EV as designed to “hit the centre of the Mercedes