LAS VEGAS — Jimmy Lodge saw an immediate response to President Donald Trump’s auto tariff plan.

Lodge, owner of My Auto Service at 6104 W. Cheyenne Ave., said his suppliers are already bracing for impact, with them saying “this is the world we live in today.”

On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on automobiles ...Read more

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on foreign cars and car parts could be another economic blow for Washington, which has recently emerged as one of the top automotive import hubs in the nation.

The tariffs, announced Wednesday and set to start April 3, would require U.S. importers to pay a 25% tax on imported cars and certain car parts.

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Car buyers looking to snag new wheels will likely be confronted with sticker shock after President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported vehicles and auto parts kicks in.

Trump’s tariff on cars and light trucks is set to take effect on April 3 while tariffs on certain auto parts, including engines and transmissions, will take effect no later ...Read more

Jennifer Tran and her husband, Eric Griffin, love their Tesla.

They feel good about the environmental impact of an electric vehicle and have fun driving the white Model Y.

Since making the purchase in 2020, they’ve made regular use of many of the car’s features, including dog mode. When running errands, the setting allows them to leave ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hundreds of protests against Elon Musk and his role in President Donald Trump’s administration were expected to take place Friday and Saturday in the Bay Area and across the globe.

Organizers who are part of a campaign called the “Tesla Takedown” said they are hoping to spur people into non-violent action against Musk...Read more

With the Land Cruiser being Toyota’s “go-to” for people moving for many years, it was time for an overwhelming refresh, and in 2025 Toyota nailed it.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser enters Grasso’s Garage with a vibrant Smoky Blue body color and White accented roof and shows out nicely.

Its exterior boasts a slew of standard features fit...Read more

You probably don’t sit up at night wondering about Audi naming nomenclature. Actually, unless you own one, you may not think of it at all.

Nevertheless, going forward, odd numbers are powered by petroleum, even-numbers, by electrons. This renders the new 2025 Q6 and performance-oriented SQ6 SUV Audi’s newest electric-powered, two-row SUVs,...Read more

The electric GMC Sierra pickup lineup is picking up.

Battery-powered vehicle sales growth has slowed to a crawl in the United States, but General Motors Co. is full-speed ahead on its transition to an all-EV maker — especially in premium segments. Cadillac has completed its full EV lineup from Optiq to Escalade IQ, and now GMC is expanding ...Read more

Car prices have already climbed out of reach for many Americans. The search for a cheap car is poised to get even tougher.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on automobile imports set to take effect next week are expected to drive up costs across the industry, raising sticker prices by thousands of dollars.

The effects could be particularly ...Read more

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports and pledged harsher punishment on the E.U. and Canada if they join forces against the U.S., expanding a trade war and triggering threats of retaliation.

“What we’re going to be doing is a 25% tariff on all cars that are not made in the United States,” ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to levy 25% tariffs on vehicles and certain auto parts not produced in the United States, a policy that experts and industry executives warn could create distinct winners and losers in Detroit.

"This is very modest," Trump said in the Oval Office during the signing. "If ...Read more

There has been a shift in what moves California.

Electric vehicle charging ports now outnumber gas nozzles across the Golden State, a sign of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles on the road. But the milestone arrives as the federal government has moved to deprioritize the shift away from gasoline-powered cars.

California has ...Read more

Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles.

The Irvine, California-based automaker said Wednesday it's spinning out its micromobility business into a new startup called Also Inc.

Micromobility encompasses a variety of vehicles, including electric bikes, scooters and skateboards.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on autos not produced in the United States on Wednesday afternoon.

The announcement came after days of swirling speculation about how the president will levy "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners. The administration has repeatedly said those tariffs will take effect April 2, ...Read more

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will announce new tariffs on the auto industry Wednesday afternoon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a briefing.

Trump will do so during an Oval Office press conference at 4 p.m. Eastern time, Leavitt said.

The announcement is planned after days of swirling speculation about how the...Read more

The fear of long charging times — or finding a safe place to plug in — are major deterrents keeping drivers from buying electric cars.

In the rollback of former President Joe Biden’s climate policies, the Trump administration pumped the breaks on more than $4.7 worth of charging station projects in Miami-Dade and put an end to a plan for ...Read more

With anecdotes of owners trading in their Teslas amid backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s unelected role as agency dismantler-in-chief for Trump 2.0, don’t be surprised to see a few more of the EVs parked under giant tube men at Chicago-area used car lots this spring.

The number of used Teslas for sale in the Chicago area is up 1% in March year-...Read more

Q: Question for the ages: Why do they call it a glove compartment? Any historical reason?

C.C., Norfolk, Virginia

A: Yup. Historical. Early automobiles were not enclosed. Motorists were at the whims of the weather. Coats and hats were common and so were gloves. They not only kept fingers warm, they served as work gloves. Engines were crank-...Read more

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told employees to hold on to their stock and stay optimistic amid a series of blows to his company's reputation that have sent shares plunging.

Since Musk began his prominent role in the Trump administration in January, Tesla stock has taken a hit as protests against the electric vehicle brand have erupted across...Read more