The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Pictorial: Remarkable sights of the 2022 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance

Salon Privé is best known for its Concours d’Elégance, which is regarded as one of the most important such events on the planet, but over the 15 years since it began, it has grown into a week of automotive celebration that encompasses important car and… Continue reading Pictorial: Remarkable sights of the 2022 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance

Cadillac Celestiq EV harmonizes old world luxury and next-gen tech

Looking to recapture some of the glory of its V-16 flagships from nearly a century ago, Cadillac is previewing its envelope-pushing Celestiq. A stretched ultra-luxury sedan for modern day, the Celestiq combines regal proportions with an all-electric po… Continue reading Cadillac Celestiq EV harmonizes old world luxury and next-gen tech

Win or lose, Cadillac GTP Hypercar will be a highlight of Le Mans

The 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans happens this weekend, but Cadillac has us more interested in the 2023 event. This week, it previewed the Project GTP Hypercar it will be running in next year’s FIA World Endurance Championship series, and it’s an absolute s… Continue reading Win or lose, Cadillac GTP Hypercar will be a highlight of Le Mans

World’s longest car is found, restored, and made even longer

The American Dream: the longest car in the world, at over 100 feet

We will never complain about finding a parking spot again. The “American Dream,” now stretches to more than 100 ft (30.5 m), seats more than 75 people, and has its own pool, diving board, jacuzzi, bathtub and mini-golf course. Oh, and a helipad.

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Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

While Chevrolet is busying itself readying the near future, Cadillac is diving deeper into the crystal ball, showing the all-new InnerSpace digital concept car at CES 2022. The ultra-low, sleek coupe has looks to kill, but it’s really an interior conce… Continue reading Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

While Chevrolet is busying itself readying the near future, Cadillac is diving deeper into the crystal ball, showing the all-new InnerSpace digital concept car at CES 2022. The ultra-low, sleek coupe has looks to kill, but it’s really an interior conce… Continue reading Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

GM Ultra Cruise pushes closer to door-to-door self-driving cars

General Motors is officially dialing its self-driving program up from “Super” to “Ultra.” Set to launch in model year 2023, the all-new Ultra Cruise system promises a full hands-free driving experience in 95 percent of driving scenarios. At launch, it … Continue reading GM Ultra Cruise pushes closer to door-to-door self-driving cars