Shawn Fain’s re-election as president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) puts the union’s current leadership in place for the next major contract negotiations with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis in 2028. Official election results…
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Open Road Capital Introduces a New Ownership Option for U.S. Car Dealers
For many American dealership owners, deciding what happens to the business can be as consequential as running it. A family may want to fund retirement, divide assets among heirs, modernize facilities, or acquire another store…
Stellantis Shipments Fall 12% in North America During Q3 2026
Stellantis shipped an estimated 1.286 million vehicles worldwide in the third quarter of 2026, a 1% decline from the same period last year, as a planned summer production shutdown weighed on North American volumes. The…
IIHS Tests Find Major Crash Avoidance Weaknesses in Work Vehicles
Commercial vans and heavy-duty pickups keep deliveries moving, support construction crews, and carry equipment across the United States. Yet new crash-avoidance ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggest that many of these…
GM Builds Self-Driving Silverado HD Prototype for the U.S. Army
GM Defense has introduced an autonomous military vehicle concept based on the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. The heavy-duty pickup platform has been adapted for missions designed to reduce soldiers’ exposure to dangerous routes and high-risk environments.…
Acura Plans Three New SUVs for the U.S. Including a Hybrid RDX
Acura is preparing a major expansion of its U.S. lineup, confirming three new SUVs aimed at different buyers. The plan includes an adventure-focused model scheduled for the first half of 2028, an eight-passenger flagship positioned…
Porsche Deliveries Fell 16% and the 718 Collapsed 79%
Porsche delivered 178,532 vehicles worldwide during the first nine months of 2026, a 16% decline from the 212,509 cars delivered during the same period last year. The German luxury automaker is facing weaker demand across…
Chevy Raises Tahoe and Suburban Prices $300 on Every Trim Weeks After Launch
Chevrolet has increased prices across the entire 2027 Tahoe and Suburban lineups by $300, just weeks after publishing the SUVs’ initial pricing. The adjustment applies to every trim, drivetrain, and engine combination, while the destination…
Tesla Drops the Name Full Self-Driving in Europe and Keeps It in America
Tesla has changed the name of its advanced driver-assistance package in Europe from Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to Tesla Assisted Driving, while continuing to market the system as Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the United States. The…
NHTSA Asks Why GMC Sierra Grille Parts Still Fly Off After the Recall Fix
General Motors is facing fresh scrutiny over a safety problem affecting GMC Sierra 1500 pickups after federal regulators received reports that chrome upper grille deflectors continued to detach even after some trucks received a recall…
Federal Regulators Open a File on Tesla Robotaxis Speeding in School Zones
Federal safety regulators are reviewing allegations that Tesla robotaxis exceeded posted speed limits in active school zones, raising questions about how automated driving systems respond to some of the most sensitive areas on public roads.…
GM Reshapes U.S. Workforce as Salaried Employee Numbers Decline
General Motors is reshaping its salaried workforce as it competes for software engineers, technology specialists, and other employees needed to develop its next generation of vehicles. The Detroit-based automaker is using a five-tier performance-rating system…
Volkswagen Q3 Deliveries Fall 14.3% as China Market Weakness Deepens
Volkswagen Group recorded a sharp decline in global vehicle deliveries during the third quarter of 2026, with weakening demand in China driving much of the downturn. The German automaker delivered 1.885 million vehicles worldwide between…
GM Launches AI-Powered Fleet Management Platform for U.S. Businesses
General Motors is expanding its connected-vehicle business with OnStar Fleet Intelligence, a new platform designed to help commercial operators manage vehicles, analyze operating data, and identify ways to reduce costs. Announced on September 30, 2026,…
U.S. Used-Car Prices Fall as Fuel Costs Reshape Consumer Demand
Wholesale used-vehicle prices declined in September 2026 as depreciation accelerated across the U.S. market, creating challenges for dealerships, vehicle owners, and shoppers. Higher fuel costs are also influencing purchasing decisions, encouraging some buyers to consider…
U.S. Dealership Buyers Face New Valuation Challenges From Facility Compliance
Dealership acquisitions in the United States increasingly require buyers and sellers to look beyond revenue, profitability, and franchise value. The condition of a dealership’s property, its compliance with automaker branding standards, and the cost of…
U.S. EV Charging Network Expands Despite Falling Electric-Car Sales
America’s public electric-vehicle charging network is continuing to grow even as demand for new electric cars weakens. Charging companies are installing thousands of additional plugs, expanding high-speed charging capacity and improving station locations to make…
FTC Drops Asbury Automotive Dealership Pricing Case After Two-Year Dispute
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has dismissed its administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group, ending a closely watched dispute over dealership pricing, unwanted add-ons, and the information customers receive when buying vehicles. The decision, issued…
Your Car May Be Collecting Personal Data and Sharing It With Third Parties
Modern vehicles can collect far more information than drivers may realize, from location histories and driving habits to details associated with smartphones connected to their infotainment systems. A recent investigation by Northeastern University and Consumer…
World Rally Championship Returns to the U.S. After Nearly 40 Years Away
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is officially returning to the United States in 2027, bringing one of international motorsport’s most demanding competitions back to American roads for the first time since 1988. Scheduled for…
Honda and Toyota Lead U.S. Sedan Sales Revival as Buyers Seek Affordable Cars
American car buyers are giving traditional sedans renewed attention in 2026, even as SUVs and pickup trucks continue to dominate the new-vehicle market. Honda and Toyota are leading the shift, with their passenger-car lineups growing…
Connected Cars Face Fresh Scrutiny Over Collection and Sale of Drivers’ Personal Data
Modern cars do much more than provide transportation. Built-in connectivity, navigation systems, smartphone applications, and vehicle sensors can generate information about where drivers travel, how they behave behind the wheel, and which connected services they…
2027 Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer Gain New Trims and More Standard Safety Technology
Chevrolet is refreshing its two entry-level SUVs for the 2027 model year, adding more standard driver-assistance features, larger digital displays, and updated styling. The changes affect the Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer, which compete in the…
Honda Targets 2027 for Wireless EV Charging Tests as It Explores New Technology
Honda is preparing to test a wireless charging system that could transfer electricity to electric vehicles while they are moving, potentially reducing the need for frequent stops at charging stations. The Japanese automaker, working with…
EU and China Reach New Understanding to Address Chinese Hybrid Car Imports
The European Union and China have reached a preliminary understanding aimed at reducing the rapid growth of Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, marking a new step in efforts to ease automotive…
China Moves to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Under Proposed New Safety Rules
China is proposing tougher automotive design and testing rules that could reshape how manufacturers develop door handles, cabin displays, and adjustable seating. Announced on October 10, 2026, the draft measures would require more extensive technical…
Porsche Deliveries Drop 16% as China Weakness Forces a Shift Toward Exclusivity
Porsche’s global deliveries fell 16% in the first nine months of 2026, as weakening demand in China, the departure of its combustion-powered 718 sports cars, and a strategic shift toward higher-value vehicles weighed on sales.…
Denso Plans $3.3 Billion Investment to Expand Automotive Chip Production
Japanese automotive supplier Denso is investing heavily in semiconductor technology as vehicles become increasingly dependent on electronics, software, and advanced driver-assistance systems. The company announced plans to invest approximately 500 billion yen, equivalent to $3.3…
Stellantis Partners With Wayve to Accelerate AI Driving Technology Across Its Brands
Stellantis is turning to artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of advanced driver-assistance systems, partnering with British autonomous-driving startup Wayve to reduce engineering costs and shorten the time needed to bring new driving features to…
Gabriel India and Forvia Join Forces to Develop Advanced Automotive Seating Systems
Gabriel India has joined forces with French automotive technology supplier Forvia to develop and manufacture advanced seating systems for the Indian automotive market, marking a strategic expansion beyond Gabriel’s traditional suspension and ride-control business. The…