Category: News

Bosch is preparing to give its semiconductor operations a dedicated organizational home, creating a new division effective January 1, 2028. The German automotive supplier says the move will help it respond more directly to customers…

Autel U.S. and ALLDATA are connecting vehicle diagnostics with factory repair information through a new integration for Autel’s MaxiSYS diagnostic tablets. Announced on November 2, 2026, the partnership allows technicians to move from a vehicle…

Gentex Corporation is bringing its automotive visibility technology to the center of the custom-car scene at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The supplier is showcasing automatic-dimming mirrors, digital rearview displays, dimmable sun visors,…

Kia America delivered another record month in October 2026, selling 80,008 vehicles in the United States, a 16% increase from the 69,002 units recorded a year earlier. It was the brand’s sixth consecutive month of…

Toyota is investing in research that could shape vehicle technology well beyond the next product cycle. The automaker and the University of Chicago have signed a multi-year research agreement focused on quantum technologies for future…

Dana Incorporated’s third-quarter 2026 results offer a positive signal for the commercial vehicle supply chain. The Ohio-based supplier reported sales of $2.04 billion, up $121 million from the same period last year, as stronger truck…

Nissan is using the 2026 SEMA Show to remind American enthusiasts that its performance identity extends well beyond the Z sports car. The company is bringing back the Sentra Spec-V name through an extensively modified…

Ford has raised the lower end of its 2026 adjusted operating profit forecast by $500 million, signaling confidence in its financial performance despite rising material costs and production challenges. Following its third-quarter results on October…

Harley-Davidson is showing signs of a recovery in its most important market, with North American motorcycle retail sales increasing 9% in the third quarter of 2026. The improvement helped the Milwaukee-based manufacturer raise its full-year…

General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations that it shared drivers’ personal location and driving-behavior data with third parties without obtaining proper consent. Announced on October 29, 2026, the multistate agreement…

Ford has confirmed that production of its affordable Fathom electric pickup at the Louisville Assembly Plant will begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, placing the launch later in the year than some earlier production…

Rivian’s more affordable R2 SUV is already changing the company’s sales mix. During the third quarter of 2026, its first full quarter of deliveries, the R2 became Rivian’s best-selling vehicle by volume, outselling the more…

Hyundai is committing nearly $450 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Montgomery, Alabama, as it prepares for a broader range of hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles. Announced on October 28, 2026, the investment will…

Toyota is taking its Woodland identity beyond a single model with five concepts planned for the 2026 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Grand Highlander, Sienna, bZ, and…

BorgWarner has secured three new turbocharger contracts with a global powertrain manufacturer, reinforcing the continued role of advanced combustion technology in the automotive industry’s changing powertrain mix. Announced on October 29, 2026, the agreements cover…

Cox Automotive expects U.S. new-vehicle sales to reach approximately 1.38 million units in October 2026, representing a 7.2% increase compared with October last year. The forecast suggests that demand remains relatively strong despite high vehicle…

General Motors is recording its strongest year-to-date U.S. fleet sales since 2019, with commercial pickup demand and government purchases helping the automaker build momentum. The performance stands out because GM’s wider U.S. deliveries declined during…

Ford is developing a lower-cost way for owners of its upcoming Fathom electric pickup to use the vehicle’s battery to power their homes. The system is designed to deliver more than a projected 10 kilowatts…

Hyundai Motor and Kia delivered stronger operating profits in the third quarter of 2026, supported by hybrid demand, favorable exchange rates, and an improved vehicle mix. Yet the headline gains conceal a more complicated picture.…

Used electric vehicles are becoming more expensive in the U.S. market, and the latest data suggests buyers are also purchasing them more quickly. An iSeeCars analysis found that the average price of a one- to…

General Motors employees represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) could receive profit-sharing checks of approximately $13,000 in 2027, following a strong year for the automaker’s North American operations. The projected payment would rank as…

Carvana delivered its strongest quarterly performance to date in the third quarter of 2026, reporting $8.04 billion in revenue as retail vehicle sales climbed 39% year over year to 217,385 units. The online used-car retailer…

The Toyota Prius has changed considerably from the practical but unremarkable hybrid that built its reputation on fuel savings. Its latest generation pairs a sleek, low-slung design with stronger acceleration, sharper road manners, and a…

The three-row SUV segment has traditionally required buyers to accept a compromise between passenger space and fuel economy. Larger vehicles offer the room families need, but their weight and conventional gasoline engines often result in…

Tires have changed dramatically since many federal tests governing them were developed. Modern vehicles are heavier, electric powertrains deliver torque differently, and manufacturers are introducing designs that do not always fit older regulatory categories. On…

Volkswagen’s plan to bring the Golf into the electric era has hit a pause at a sensitive moment for the German automaker. On October 30, 2026, Reuters reported that the company is suspending preliminary development…

Autonomous trucking is moving closer to large-scale commercial use as Aurora Innovation and Charger Logistics plan to expand their partnership with a potential deployment of 500 driverless trucks across North America. The agreement focuses on…

Rivian is moving closer to a major autonomous-driving partnership with Uber while its new R2 electric SUV begins to establish itself as an important growth vehicle. The companies are targeting 2028 for the launch of…

General Motors is preparing to move its stock-market listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the Nasdaq, a decision that reflects how the automaker wants investors to view its changing business. Traditionally associated…

Ford has produced more than 5,000 large aluminum structural castings as it prepares the Fathom, its upcoming midsize electric pickup, for a planned 2027 launch. The milestone is significant because the truck’s design replaces 146…