GM’s CEO just admitted an uncomfortable truth about plug-in hybrids

GM’s CEO just admitted an uncomfortable truth about plug-in hybrids

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has a grim assessment for plug-in hybrid drivers: “They don’t plug it in.” General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to “an EV future” despite industry headwinds. In the meantime, the automaker is looking at hybrid options, Barra said, because it doesn’t currently offer any. There’s only … Read more

General Motors makes a tough decision that affects more than 1,000 workers

General Motors makes a tough decision that affects more than 1,000 workers

The US EV market hasn’t taken off like many predicted. After years of government subsidies and corporate nudges, 2025 was the year EV dreams collided with reality. Consumers flocked to car dealerships in record numbers to buy electric vehicles before the $7,500 tax credit expires in September. 2025 (by September): over 1 million units, 10.5% … Read more

Built for the US or the world?

Built for the US or the world?

By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Ford CEO Jim Farley walked through Ford’s design studio in Michigan on Monday afternoon, reflecting on how he was about to cut thousands of hours of work on the electric vehicles he and his team had hoped would revolutionize the American auto industry. Shortly after, his company … Read more

6 of the worst engine recalls of 2025 (and how many vehicles were affected)

6 of the worst engine recalls of 2025 (and how many vehicles were affected)

Last year saw some pretty significant engine recalls from many of the nation’s top automakers. All in all, the numbers reach millions. And whether the cause of the recall is a full-fledged federal investigation or an alarming number of consumer complaints, it may feel like no car engine is truly safe… Regardless of manufacturer, brand … Read more