For at least the last few years, the idea of an Apple-built and branded automobile seemed plausible, if not totally possible. Apple is known almost exclusively for its clean designs, competent user interfaces, and at least the facade of quality, if not the genuine article. Why shouldn’t the computer company build a car? Cars are basically four-wheeled computers anyway. After announcing a few weeks ago that Apple had given up on its multi-billion dollar automobile boondoggle, it has come to ...| Jalopnik
The Rivian R1T and R1S you see above might look pretty much the same as before, but don’t be fooled. Say hello to the “second generation” of Rivian’s electric truck and SUV, a mid-cycle update on the styling front but a comprehensive overhaul of pretty much everything under the skin. After driving the whole “Gen 2” lineup on the roads around Seattle, off-road at DirtFish rally school, and on the drag strip at Pacific Raceways, it’s clear Rivian’s designers and engineers were f...| Jalopnik
Audi may be taking the "if you ignore them, they can't hurt you" approach to tariffs, but the pinch is already here if you're looking for car parts.| Jalopnik
Ford Motor Co. reported first quarter profits down across all its divisions, but it said it has managed to mitigate some tariff exposure.| Detroit Free Press
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