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April 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM

What auto execs and insiders are telling consumers about price hikes

March was one of the best months in years for the auto industry as consumers ramped up their buying ahead of higher prices.
April 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
People film next to a 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro on display at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025 in New York City.
April 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM

What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

WABC's Lee Goldberg previews this weekend's New York International Auto Show in New York City at the the Jacob Javits Center.
April 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
VIDEO: What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show
April 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM

How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?

Shoppers already facing high prices, high interest rates and high insurance premiums are in for another sticker shock as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports and car parts take effect.
April 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
VIDEO: How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?
April 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs

Duane R. Paddock, owner of Paddock Chevrolet in upstate New York, discusses the anticipated impact of Trump's tariffs on his dealership and the auto industry as a whole.
April 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
VIDEO: Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs
March 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM

What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Alexis Christoforous discuss the potential impact of the expected introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday.
March 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
VIDEO: What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers
March 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Trump’s auto tariffs will ‘cause car prices to go up’: Swonk

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk on “This Week.”
March 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
VIDEO: ‘The economics does not suggest’ tariffs will encourage US car production: Swonk
March 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM

Should you buy a new car before auto tariffs take effect?

Tariffs are expected to hike prices by thousands of dollars per vehicle.
March 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Flags fly outside a car dealership in Alhambra, Calif., March 27, 2025.
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous provides insight into what the upcoming 25% auto tariffs could mean for buyers.
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week
March 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM

Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles

Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
March 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles
March 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM

'Range anxiety will go away': New electric vehicle can charge in 10 minutes

"Range and battery charging are crucial elements for buyers," according to one Mercedes executive.
March 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest version of its CLA sedan in March.
1 month ago

Trump on whether Americans should purchase a car ahead of auto tariffs

President Donald Trump responded to questions from reporters on tariffs, Canada and Greenland following the swearing in of Alina Habba as U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump on whether Americans should purchase a car ahead of auto tariffs
1 month ago

What do Trump's auto tariffs mean for car prices?

The 25% tariffs on imported cars will take effect next week.
1 month ago
New cars are parked at Tilbury Docks in Tilbury, Britain, Mar. 27, 2025.
1 month ago

What do auto tariffs mean for consumers?

Vehicle prices could rise by thousands of dollars, according to experts. 
1 month ago
What do auto tariffs mean for consumers?
1 month ago

Why every automaker is building a 'rugged' electric vehicle

Automakers are building an enthusiast market around electric vehicles.
1 month ago
The battery electric Jeep Recon will be available later this year.
1 month ago

The warming planet is changing the ecosystem. It's also bad for automakers.

Shorter winters and unpredictable weather are changing how automakers test new vehicles.
1 month ago
John Lundegren, who heads up Volvo's Drive Experience teams, says the unpredictable weather and lack of snow have impacted the company's annual winter testing programs.
1 month ago

Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 

ABC News contributor Mike Muse looks at Alef Aeronautics’ flying prototype vehicle, which could be taking off very soon.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 
2 months ago

Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers

President Donald Trump is giving Ford, Stellantis and General Motors a temporary escape from his sweeping 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers
2 months ago

Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump spoke with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, and is offering them a one-month exemption to the tariffs.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers
2 months ago

Top car of 2025, more vehicle picks with the best consumer scores

Consumer Reports exclusively announced the Subaru Forester as the top car of 2025 and other vehicle highlights.
2 months ago
ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores, Feb. 25, 2025, on "Good Morning America."
2 months ago

Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed

ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed
2 months ago

Auto designer dismisses critics of his electric vehicles: 'It's progressive'

Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
2 months ago
Gorden Wagener, Mercedes-Benz's chief design officer, says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
2 months ago

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.
2 months ago
Chadwick, a Rolex Testimonee, served as grand marshal for the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona race in Daytona, Fla.
3 months ago

Honda issues recall on nearly 300K cars due to fuel injection software issue

American Honda has recalled nearly 295,000 Honda and Accura car models due to an issue with the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) software.
3 months ago
Honda announced a voluntary recall due to "improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU)."
4 months ago

Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
4 months ago

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger

If the three-way merger were to happen, it would create one of the largest car companies in the world.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger
4 months ago

Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge

The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
4 months ago
The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
4 months ago

'You'll be screaming': Maserati exec makes the case for the brand's new engine

"My main obsession is to be respectful to the brand," Klaus Busse, head of design at Maserati, told ABC News.
4 months ago
"To be a designer at Maserati, you need to understand how to build a car," Maserati's chief designer Klaus Busse told ABC News.
4 months ago

This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales

California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
4 months ago
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
4 months ago

Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger

The potential merger -- which reportedly could be expanded to include Mitsubishi -- would create a rival to Toyota, the world's largest automaker.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger
4 months ago

GM ditches its driverless robotaxis 3 years after their launch

GM announced Tuesday that it would no longer be using Cruise LLC funding for developing a robotaxi service, citing increased competition in the market.
4 months ago
In this Aug. 11, 2023, file photo, Cruise, a driverless robotaxi, drives on a street in San Francisco.
4 months ago

SUVs are going back to their 'roots' and Americans are loving it

The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in drivers, one industry expert said.
4 months ago
The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in U.S. drivers, one industry expert said.
5 months ago

How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks

Experts say driving around a big rig can be particularly dangerous when vehicles spend too much time in one of the truck’s massive blind spots.
5 months ago
VIDEO: How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks
5 months ago

Car thefts on the rise at airports

Authorities have launched special task forces to stop the theft.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Car thefts on the rise at airports
5 months ago

Why Americans are trading in their gas-guzzling SUVs for these vehicles

The emerging three-row electric vehicle space is a "lucrative area," according to one auto analyst.
5 months ago
Three-row electric SUVs, like the Rivian R1S, are becoming increasingly popular with U.S. drivers, analysts said.
6 months ago

How the $350,000 Celestiq could save Cadillac

We are "very serious about making Cadillac a premium brand again," said Michael Simcoe, senior vice president of global design at General Motors.
6 months ago
The Cadillac Celestiq electric-sedan is unveiled in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2022.
6 months ago

Truck brand Scout returns as an electric off-roader

Jeep Wranglers, Ford Broncos and Toyota Land Cruisers remain the top off-roaders, but there’s a new player in town with a name that hasn’t been on US roads since 1980.
6 months ago
A Scout Traveller Concept is seen in this press image from Scout Motors.
6 months ago

Republican opposition could slow the push toward electric vehicles

Policies to boost EVs are still popular, but losing support.
6 months ago
A customer charges his Tesla at a new Rove EV charging center on E. 17th Street in Santa Ana, Calif., on Oct. 9, 2024.
6 months ago

Teen has emotional reaction after being surprised with car built by late father

Isabel Pike, 16, said she dreamt of owning the Mustang her dad built years earlier.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Teen has emotional reaction after being surprised with car built by late father
6 months ago

Meet the content creator who interviews wealthy people about their expensive cars

Daniel Mac has gained viral stardom by interviewing luxury car owners on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, and asking them what they do for a living.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Meet the content creator who interviews wealthy people about their expensive cars
6 months ago

Tesla set to unveil its Cybercab in move Musk hopes will steer company into new era

Tesla is set to hold an event Thursday titled “We, Robot” where the company is expected to unveil a fully autonomous vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has called a “Cybercab.”
6 months ago
A Tesla all electric Model X is displayed during the British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Aug. 15, 2024, in Farnborough, England.
7 months ago

Big screens in autos are becoming 'old fashioned,' says veteran designer

Robin Page, an auto industry veteran, says the trend of big screens is over.
7 months ago
British marque Bentley recently unveiled its fourth-generation Continental GT coupe and convertible.
7 months ago

Small 'micromobility' vehicles gain traction amid rising car prices

High car prices have pushed people towards to the micromobility sector, where much smaller vehicles offer greater flexibility for a fraction of the cost.
7 months ago
Two P1 electric scooters built by Infinite Machine are seen at a car show, Aug. 29, 2024, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
7 months ago

US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars, citing national security concerns

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
7 months ago
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
7 months ago

Lamborghini CEO says he's not surprised electric sports cars aren't selling

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said there's a two-year wait in the U.S. for his company's sports cars.
7 months ago
Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario, the successor to the Huracan, in August 2024.
8 months ago

Waymo hits the road in more cities, but not everyone's along for the ride

Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, first began offering its autonomous rideshare service on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year.
8 months ago
An exhibit depicting a Waymo autonomous vehicle is seen at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Aug. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
8 months ago

An inside look at how the century old trucking industry is changing

They’re the biggest players on the transportation landscape: tankers, flatbeds, big rigs and box trucks. But even the century-old trucking industry is facing changes.
8 months ago
Big rig driver Ernest Duran speaks over his truck's radio during an early morning of work, July 27, 2024, near Dallas.
8 months ago

Man shares warning after car was stolen without key fob

A man in Washington, D.C., is warning other drivers after his car was stolen without the car's key fob.
8 months ago
A car key fob is seen in an undated stock photo.
8 months ago

New warning about car key fobs and thefts

As thefts of cars started with key fobs are on the rise, ABC News' Gio Benitez took a closer look on how a car can be stolen even if the key fob is not inside the vehicle.
8 months ago
VIDEO: New warning about car key fobs and thefts
8 months ago

What Bugatti Rimac CEO wants you to know about electric cars

Mate Rimac, the CEO of Bugatti Rimac, promises the "future of automotive is not going to be boring."
8 months ago
Matt Rimac, the 36-year-old CEO of Bugatti Rimac, speaking at The Quail motoring event in Carmel, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2024.
8 months ago

A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products

"GMA3" heads to D23 in Anaheim, California, and teams up with Honda to take a look at some of their innovative mobility products, including the new Odyssey.
8 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products