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If you are the type who looks at hybrids the way you look at kombucha (suspiciously, with the faint hope that someone will admit it tastes like fermented sadness), you’re in for a rude awakening. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid is a slap in the face to everything your sensible mind holds dear.

For it will rip your face off faster ...Read more

ROMULUS, Mich. — With the I-94 interchange underwater, I exited Detroit Metro Airport and waded through the flood waters in my 2026 GMC Acadia Denalia. With a GMC truck-like 7.3 inches of ground clearance and all-wheel drive, the big three-ton, three-row ute shrugged off the hazard while smaller cars turned around.

After churning through the...Read more

Long-time Grasso’s Garage readers know Volvo reigns supreme in the luxury category, and this week, the proof is in the pudding.

With an Aurora Silver exterior, great sight lines and fantastic comfort, the 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD PHEV Ultra delivers a statement as it enters our garage.

The XC90 is powered by the illustrious 2.0L Turbo charged ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Two emerging leaders on Capitol Hill are teaming up for a bipartisan push to keep Chinese cars and trucks out of the United States.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced a bill Wednesday to solidify barriers to China building its U.S. automotive presence. Their ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. raised its annual guidance by $500 million after it predicted it'll receive $1.3 billion from the U.S. federal government in tariff reimbursements, as it reported first-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations.

The Dearborn automaker reflected the refund in its $2.5 billion net income in the first three months of 2026. ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Ahead of a key U.S.-China meeting, several efforts are brewing on Capitol Hill to urge President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from accessing the U.S. market.

One of those efforts, led by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, entered the public eye Tuesday as she announced a letter from 73 House Democrats on the topic some two weeks...Read more

General Motors Co. expects about $500 million in refunds for import taxes paid last year because of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike a pillar of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies.

The Detroit automaker reported its projected refund Tuesday along with its profits from the first three months of the year.

The automaker'...Read more

Lincoln has always been a luxury brand.

Meaning it isn't a luxury-sport brand, which is what pretty much every other luxury brand has turned into over the past 25 years or so. There was a brief dabbling with the luxury-sport thing back in the mid-to-late '80s and into the '90s, with models like the Mark VII LSC sport coupe and the LS ...Read more

WESTLAKE, California — The electric Chevrolet Bolt was born in 2016 with high expectations, put out to pasture in 2023, and given a second chance for the 2027 model year.

Its rebirth is a microcosm of Detroit electric vehicle learnings over the last 10 years. From its new battery to its new charging port, hands-free driving system and new ...Read more

Lightship, a startup that makes futuristic-looking electric recreational vehicles, is more than doubling its manufacturing space in Broomfield and expects to more than quadruple its production capacity.

Lightship, founded in 2020, started commercial production of its all-electric travel trailer in 2025. The company is expanding its ...Read more

Rivian Automotive Inc.’s top executive earned a whopping $402.6 million for 2025 after the electric-vehicle maker approved a moonshot compensation package that could pay out billions of dollars in the coming years.

Chief Executive Officer RJ Scaringe’s compensation included $373.5 million in option awards, more than $26.6 million in stock ...Read more

For motoring enthusiasts like me, station wagons are a near perfect package, combining spaciousness with sleek looks, exciting driving dynamics and decent fuel efficiency. Unfortunately my love of no-nonsense wagons (or estates as they’re called in the UK, Kombis in Germany and “breaks” in France) is no longer widely shared.

A top ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. denied a news report that it has held talks with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. about bringing Chinese car technology to the U.S. market.

A Ford spokesperson told Bloomberg News that no such talks have happened or are happening with any Chinese carmaker about technology sharing or platform sharing in the U.S.

A Geely ...Read more

The Rivian R2, the long-awaited midsize electric SUV, is getting real.

This weekend, Rivian is giving Chicago-area customers their first chance to kick the tires on the Illinois-built EV during a cross-country roadshow. The R2 is on display through Saturday at Rivian’s downtown and north suburban showrooms.

The two-day event, dubbed the R2 ...Read more

Stellantis NV is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several auto plants, a move that's raised concerns at one major factory over potentially creating a "prison-like" atmosphere that could impact worker morale.

The K-9 units have already been working without issue for months at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, where the Ram 1500 ...Read more

Hyundai’s array of models is endless, but in 2026 the redesign of its Palisade made the upscale SUV something of a flagship for the brand, winning plaudits for luxury, technology and a bold styling.

The Palisade comes in a multitude of trims and hybrid options, and our recent test vehicle, a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD, was ...Read more

Once upon a time, luxury cars were enormous. These machines were not merely transportation; they were rolling declarations that their owners had either inherited money or stolen it. Luxury, historically speaking, requires space. For thick carpets. For absurdly large seats that resemble leather armchairs stolen from a supper club. They have ...Read more

MEMPHIS, Michigan — The stick-shift Acura Integra is a treat.

On a lonely two-lane Armada Ridge Road in Macomb County, I toggled SPORT mode and reached for the shifter. The engine rev-matched the shift — BLAT! — making for a buttery smooth throw. Quickly back on throttle, I revved hard to the 6,500 RPM redline. Third gear. Fourth gear. �...Read more

In the world of new cars, the Dodge Durango is essentially ancient. The SUV's last full redesign hit the market during President Barack Obama's first term.

Occupy Wall Street was a thing. The Green Bay Packers had just won the Super Bowl. Instagram was in its infancy.

More than 15 years later, the Detroit-built three-row family hauler is, ...Read more