Mike Floyd is a finance executive by trade and a car enthusiast at heart. As a CFO with a keen eye for detail and strategy, Mike brings his analytical mindset to the automotive world, uncovering fresh insights and unique perspectives that go beyond the surface. His passion for cars—especially his favorite, the Porsche 911, fuels his contributions to Automotive Addicts, where he blends a love for performance and design with his professional precision. Whether he’s breaking down industry trends or spotlighting emerging innovations, Mike helps keep the site both sharp and forward-thinking.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is set to begin contract negotiations with Detroit’s three automakers this week. The talks are expected to be contentious, as the union seeks significant wage Full Article »
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 346,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles (SUVs) because a weld in the door assembly may fail. This could potentially result in Full Article »
Mercedes-Benz reported today a considerable increase in second quarter sales rising 6% year-on-year with a total of 515,700 vehicles sold. The increase in sales is a result of the high Full Article »
The new Threads social media app, a new competitor to Twitter, witnessed a significant influx of millions of new users, including Ford Performance, which took advantage of the new Meta Full Article »
Aston Martin has recently created excitement among automotive enthusiasts with a teaser of a manual transmission possibly for its V12 Vantage model. Through a thought-provoking social media post, the company Full Article »
The world of luxury automobiles has its own set of rules, and Rolls-Royce is no stranger to setting the bar high. In a bold move, the esteemed company’s CEO, Torsten Full Article »
Pirelli has introduced the P Zero Trofeo RS, a new semi-slick tire specifically designed as original equipment for high-performance vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Pagani Utopia, and Ford Full Article »
General Motors continues to extend its lead over Toyota in the US automotive market, driven by improved supply conditions and a strengthening market. General Motors (GM) has reaffirmed its position Full Article »
German automaker Mercedes-Benz announced on Friday that its electric vehicles (EVs) in North America will adopt Tesla’s charging technology starting from 2025. This decision comes as Mercedes-Benz aims to expand Full Article »
CATL, a leading Chinese battery manufacturer, has announced a significant breakthrough in improving the charging efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, particularly in extremely cold weather conditions. During a forum Full Article »
Automaker Stellantis has announced that its upcoming compact and midsize electric vehicles (EVs) will be capable of traveling up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) per charge. The company unveiled a Full Article »
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking updated information and current data from Tesla regarding an ongoing investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles and the company’s Autopilot system. The Full Article »
In the second quarter, new vehicle sales in the United States experienced a notable increase for leading global automakers. This rise can be attributed to the combination of improving supply Full Article »
We were supposed to have flying cars a long time ago – that is, if you go by many popular Hollywood blockbuster movies. However, such a time looks to be Full Article »
According to a Bloomberg report, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson has expressed skepticism about Tesla’s charging technology, despite its widespread adoption by other automakers. Rawlinson compared the Tesla charger to a Full Article »
