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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 17, 2015

Increased Demand and Rail Delays Create Upfitter Logjam in MY-2015

One challenge for both the 2015- and 2014-MY has been the increased volume of fleet vehicles going to upfitters, which has resulted in capacity constraints. With the increasing demand and growth of the commercial truck and van segments – particularly among utilities and service industries – the percentage of upfitted vehicles is growing. Upfitters are feeling the pressure of increased demand.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 17, 2015

Lincoln's 2015 MKC

Lincoln's MKC luxury compact SUV has become the brand's top selling after it became the first new vehicle launched following the brand's reboot at the end of 2012. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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Driving Notesby Paul ClintonSeptember 17, 2015

2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0L FWD

Lincoln offers the MKC in several configurations. We tested the model powered by the 2.0-liter inline-four EcoBoost engine that delivers its 240 hp via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2015

Consumer Reports Names Best, Worst 2015 Vehicles

Consumer Reports has released its list of its best and worst cars from the 2015 model year that includes Ford's aluminum-heavy F-150 pickup among the top models.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2015

Dodge Darts Recalled for Transmission

The recall affects more than 23,000 cars at risk for unexpectedly shifting into neutral.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2015

BMW Recalls Multiple Models for Side Marker Lights

Dealers need to install updated software so the lights can operate when the parking lights or headlights are on.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

GM's 2015 Chevrolet Volt

The first-generation Chevrolet Volt (2011-2015 model years) will soon give way to a new generation of the plug-in electric hybrid that's expected to increase the nameplate's electric range to 53 miles from 40 miles. The Volt is now the top-selling plug-in electric hybrid globally. It's sold in Europe as the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera and in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Volt. Photos by Kareem Girgis.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2015

Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled for Electrical Short Risk

The recall affects 1,655 2014-2015 model-year Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2015

Cadillac ATS Recalled for Fire Risk

The 97,000 recalled vehicles may have a faulty electrical connection in the coil antenna module that powers the defroster.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2015

Jeep Renegades Recalled for Hacking Risk

The recall affects 7,810 2015 model-year compact SUVs in need of a software update to thwart would-be hackers.

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