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Charlotte Automotive News

Coverage of automotive news in Charlotte focuses on vehicle safety, manufacturing trends and the business of selling cars and trucks. Reporting here tracks developments from the local showroom floor to major regulatory decisions affecting owners.

Charlotte Weighs Tighter Rules for Tow Truck Drivers

Charlotte Weighs Tighter Rules for Tow Truck Drivers

City leaders are reviewing a police-backed permit system aimed at curbing predatory towing practices in Charlotte.

Live Poll

Do you trust local towing companies to treat drivers fairly in Charlotte?


Trucks

Trucks

FlowBelow Launches Redesigned Trailer AeroSlider System

The new aerodynamic system aims to help trucking fleets cut fuel costs by reducing trailer drag.


Motorcycles

Live Poll

Should local authorities allow homemade motorized vehicles on public roads to protect community safety?

Motorcycles

Charlotte Police Stop Motorized Sofa on Public Road

Officers pulled over two individuals riding a sofa contraption on S. Tryon Street this weekend.

Charlotte Police Stop Motorized Sofa on Public Road

Electric Vehicles

Live Poll

Do you believe implementing predictive maintenance technology helps companies effectively manage fleet operations?

Electric Vehicles

Clarios Expands Fleet Battery Monitoring Services

The company now supports 2,000 connected commercial vehicles across North America.

Clarios Expands Fleet Battery Monitoring Services

Buying/Selling

Live Poll

Is now a good time to invest in a pre-owned luxury vehicle?

Buying/Selling

BMW X5 M Competition Sells at Auction

A modified 2022 BMW X5 M Competition sold at an online auction for $55,000.

BMW X5 M Competition Sells at Auction

Car Culture

Live Poll

Is now a good time for you to purchase a specialized vintage vehicle?

Car Culture

Callaway-Tuned 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E Listed for Auction

A unique, turbocharged Mercedes-Benz 190E featured in Road & Track is now up for auction in Charlotte.

Callaway-Tuned 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E Listed for Auction

More in Automotive

Day to day, that means local dealership activity, vehicle recalls, regional manufacturing shifts and the cost of owning a car. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Charlotte maintains a high density of automotive retail and service centers, making these businesses key drivers for the economy and daily transit. Supply chain fluctuations and federal safety standards remain the two variables that define the landscape for both dealers and owners.