Richard Truett

As tires roll across pavement, the abrasion causes particles of rubber and other substances used to make tires separate. Eventually, these particles end up in air, water and living beings.

Ford's first production-intent off-road electric vehicle, the Mach-E Rally, was unveiled Friday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. Orders open this fall.

Porsche, Stellantis, Ferrari, BMW and other automakers are taking a hard look at carbon neutral e-fuel to extend the life of the internal combustion powertrains in their sports cars and pickups.

GM, Ford, Rivian and Volvo — and other automakers contemplating making the switch — face challenges in designing and engineering their vehicles to be compatible with Tesla's charging network.

While there are no major sheet metal changes for the Mercedes GLA, the interior, exterior and equipment have all been revised, and a mild-hybrid powertrain is standard.

Chevrolet plans to reveal details of the E-Ray Jan. 17, on the car's 70th anniversary, according to a Facebook post that reads: "After 70 years, we're introducing one like none. 01.17.23."

When the auto industry trains its product development guns on a component, that item usually gets smaller, lighter, simpler, more powerful and more efficient. That's what's happening today to the electric motor, which is really just now starting what will likely be a very long journey in the automobile.

The Cadillac Celestiq EV, with a big price tag and an ultra-exclusive customer experience to match, represents the future direction of the brand.

Higher-priced trims will offer up to 480 kilometres of range, Super Cruise hands-free driving technology and a 17.7-inch touch screen.

Former GM CEO Rick Wagoner challenged his company's R&D operations to reinvent the automobile. The skateboard was a team effort, says Larry Burns, who ran the automaker's R&D and planning from 1998 to 2009.

The skateboard chassis just might be the most important piece of automotive hardware created this century. Not only is it key to making EVs viable, but it has helped kick open the door to dozens of new automakers.

Land Rover's Defender lineup continues to grow. A V-8 model arrived this year. Next came the eight-passenger long-wheelbase 130. The latest Defender is the 2023 Trophy Edition.

Windsor Machine Group, an Ontario supplier, has developed what may be the first headrest system that moves closer to an occupant's head before an accident occurs. The system could reduce or even eliminate whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.

The third Defender model, designed for families with camping and other gear, stretches the wheelbase and interior room. The eight-seat Defender starts at $94,950 including shipping and arrives this summer.

Stellantis vehicles that are front-engine, rear-wheel drive, such as pickups and SUVs, will be available in the 2023 model year with a new 3.0-litre inline-six, the first for a Jeep or Dodge since 2006.