MD importers sue Trump administration for tariff refunds. Is it worth it?
Several Maryland firms are suing for refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.
MD, states say Trump proposal would make $5B EV charger fund unusable
Attorneys general from Maryland and 18 other states said a Trump administration proposal would effectively make a $5 billion electric vehicle charging program unusable.
MD bill allowing driverless cars faces opposition over crash liability
A Maryland bill would allow fully autonomous vehicles in the state, but wouldn’t — at least as drafted — give people anyone to sue in the event of an accident.
Trump rescinding rule incentivizing EV production to meet fuel economy requirements
The Trump administration said it is rescinding a rule that incentivized automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements.
Officials showed off a robo-bus in DC. It got hit by a Tesla driver.
An automated bus was rear-ended in Washington, D.C., during a U.S. Department of Transportation self-driving vehicle demonstration.
Mercedes-Benz reaches $150M settlement with states, including MD, over diesel scandal
Mercedes-Benz will pay $149.6 million to settle claims by U.S. states over diesel emissions cheating, ending years of legal battles.
Juvenile justice reform poised for debate in crowded 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
Reforms to the juvenile justice system are poised to be debated during the 2026 Maryland General Assemble session that opens in January.
Howard County car dealership acquires O’Donnell Honda
Apple Ford Lincoln, a family-owned dealership in Columbia, announced the acquisition of O’Donnell Honda in Ellicott City.
Retail sales rise in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July even as President Donald Trump's tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.
Crucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffs
Trump raised tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, but most exports remain protected under the USMCA, keeping trade largely duty free for now.
Luxury car company McLaren breaks ground at Tradepoint Atlantic
Luxury car company McLaren began construction on its first U.S. vehicle processing center at Baltimore's Tradepoint Atlantic.
Auto body shop acquires $2M property, relocating in PG County
City Side Auto Body has purchased a multi-use building in Prince George’s County with hopes of relocating into the vacant space.

















