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Europe’s leading truck manufacturers are asking the European Union to delay compliance with its 2030 heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ targets by three years, arguing that the market and infrastructure needed for a rapid shift to zero-emission…

Waymo has officially brought its autonomous ride-hailing service to Las Vegas, giving the Alphabet-owned company its first commercial robotaxi operation in Nevada. Public riders can now request fully autonomous trips in parts of the city,…

Renault has entered a new phase in its commercial vehicle strategy with the introduction of the new Trafic Van E Tech electric at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The medium-sized electric van is the…

Pony.ai is taking its autonomous-driving technology into the European heavy-truck market with a new Level 4 electric robotruck unveiled at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. Developed with GAC Commercial Vehicle, the new heavy-duty truck…

Toyota’s long-established business structure in China could be heading for a major transformation after Guangzhou Automobile Group, or GAC, signed a letter of intent to acquire part of FAW Group’s stake in a vehicle-manufacturing joint…

Tesla is once again putting its long-delayed Roadster in the spotlight, with CEO Elon Musk announcing that the next-generation electric sports car will be unveiled on October 1, 2026. The date revives one of Tesla’s…

Ford is recalling 223,472 pickup trucks in the United States after discovering that fuel tanks on certain F-150s may not be properly secured, creating the possibility of a fuel leak or the tank separating from…

Ford is preparing to invest approximately $1 billion in its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, as the automaker moves ahead with plans for a new state-of-the-art paint shop. The project represents one of Ford’s…

Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its autonomous-driving ambitions with a new artificial-intelligence data strategy designed to continuously connect real-world driving data, AI training, validation, and deployment. The group says its Data Flywheel is now fully…

Kia’s first dedicated purpose-built vehicle is gaining momentum faster than expected, with the PV5 electric van surpassing 50,000 cumulative global sales just 13 months after its launch. The milestone gives Kia an early indication that…

Stellantis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armored-vehicle manufacturer Roshel for the potential sale of its idled Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, marking a dramatic change in the future of a facility that…

Volvo is giving its 40-series crossovers a substantial technology and safety refresh while making a significant change to its electric-vehicle strategy in North America. The updated XC40, EX40, and EC40 receive revised styling, a larger…

BMW has introduced the updated i7 in India, giving its flagship electric sedan a substantial technology and design refresh as competition in the luxury EV segment continues to intensify. The facelift brings revised exterior styling,…

Pony.ai and Verne have begun fully driverless robotaxi passenger testing on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a major step toward autonomous ride-hailing without a safety operator inside the vehicle. The companies announced on September…

Lynk & Co. is restructuring the way it sells vehicles in Europe, with Volvo Cars set to become the brand’s exclusive distributor across the region from January 2027. The agreement gives Lynk & Co access…

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has reaffirmed that electric vehicles remain the company’s long-term direction, even as the U.S. transition to battery-powered transportation has progressed more slowly than automakers once expected. Speaking with Fortune, Barra…

Ford is facing mounting pressure from U.S. lawmakers and the Trump administration over its relationships with Chinese companies, creating a difficult balancing act for the automaker as it tries to remain competitive in the global…

Stellantis is recalling 201,976 Jeep vehicles in the United States because a software problem can prevent the tire-pressure monitoring system from detecting low tire pressure or illuminating the warning light. The campaign covers several Jeep…

Toyota is recalling thousands of its new 2026 C-HR electric SUVs in North America after discovering a software problem that can cause the battery to become overcharged during regenerative braking. If the condition occurs, the…

Porsche has completed the sale of its stakes in Bugatti, Rimac, and Rimac Group, ending its direct ownership involvement in the Croatian electric-hypercar businesses and generating approximately €1 billion for the German sports-car manufacturer. The…

VinFast is changing its approach to the Indian electric-vehicle market, putting plans for local production of three existing global models on hold while developing two new EVs specifically for India. The move signals a shift…

Audi has officially brought back the A2 name with a new electric compact car designed to strengthen its position in Europe’s increasingly competitive small-EV market. The A2 e-tron made its debut in Paris on September…

Ford is recalling 10,001 model-year 2026 vehicles after discovering that improperly manufactured engine piston domes can crack and fail, potentially causing a sudden loss of drive power. The campaign affects the Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport,…

Volkswagen is considering developing body-on-frame pickup trucks specifically for the United States, potentially giving the German automaker a more serious entry into one of America’s most profitable and competitive vehicle segments. According to Motor1, Volkswagen…

Kia has revealed the first details of the PV7, an all-electric van that will become the second model in the company’s Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy. Designed for commercial fleets but also intended for leisure users,…

Polestar is using the Formula 2030 concept to signal the design direction of its future electric performance models. The show car is more than a standalone design project, as its styling introduces elements that are…

Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to reduce its UK workforce by as many as 4,000 salaried and management positions as the luxury automaker confronts falling profits, weaker vehicle demand, U.S. tariffs, and the continuing consequences…

Stellantis is exploring a long-term industrial partnership with Chinese technology giant Huawei and automaker JAC Group as it searches for a way to revive its struggling luxury brand, Maserati. The discussions could bring Chinese technology,…

Chrysler is recalling 2,017 Pacifica and Voyager minivans in the United States after discovering that a defective brake-pedal position sensor can disable the electronic stability control system. The issue affects certain 2025 and 2026 model-year…

BMW has expanded a major starter-motor recall in China, with more than 150,000 cars and SUVs now included in campaigns involving the risk of overheating and, in extreme cases, fire. China’s State Administration for Market…