Germany Backs Tesla Push for EU Approval of Advanced Driver-Assistance Technology

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Tesla has gained important political support in Germany as it pushes for wider European approval of its Full Self-Driving technology, a development that could determine how quickly the company’s supervised driver-assistance system expands across the…

2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV Starts at $37,745 With 282-Mile Range

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Mitsubishi Motors North America is bringing a new electric vehicle to U.S. showrooms as part of its broader product expansion, announcing pricing for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback at $37,745, including the destination charge. The compact…

Honda Partners With Applied Intuition to Develop Next-Generation Software-Defined Cars

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Honda is strengthening its software strategy through a new partnership with Applied Intuition as the automaker works to develop the next generation of software-defined vehicles. The collaboration is intended to accelerate Honda’s development of vehicle…

Scania Unveils New Touring Coach With 500 HP and Improved Aerodynamics

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Scania has introduced a new generation of its touring high-deck coach, featuring a redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, increased luggage capacity, and a more advanced driver environment for one of the company’s established long-distance passenger vehicles.…

2027 Fiat Scudo Opens European Orders With Gas, Diesel and Electric Powertrains

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Fiat Professional has opened orders across Europe for the 2027 Scudo, introducing a simpler model range aimed at making the mid-size commercial van easier for businesses and fleet operators to specify. The updated Scudo retains…

Jaguar Unveils Type 01 Electric GT With 1,000+ HP and 400-Mile Range

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Jaguar has officially introduced the Type 01, a radically styled four-door electric grand tourer that marks the beginning of the British brand’s biggest product transformation in decades. Revealed in New York, the new flagship combines…

Europe’s EV Market Hits Record Share as Affordable Electric Cars Gain Ground

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Europe’s electric-car market is entering a new phase of growth, with battery-electric vehicles reaching record sales levels while automakers introduce a much larger selection of lower-priced models. According to a new analysis from Transport &…

Porsche CEO Faces Major Test as Automaker Prepares New Turnaround Strategy

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Porsche CEO Michael Leiters faces a defining test as the German sports-car maker prepares to present the next stage of its turnaround strategy. The company is dealing with weaker demand in China, a slower-than-expected transition…

Stellantis Italy Production Set to Rebound After Two Years of Decline

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Stellantis is on course to increase vehicle production in Italy in 2026 after two consecutive years of declining output, although the recovery remains uneven across its factories and is still below the automaker’s earlier expectations.…

NHTSA Moves to Rewrite U.S. Headlight Rules as Glare Complaints Rise

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is preparing to overhaul the federal rules governing vehicle headlights as concerns about nighttime glare continue to grow. The agency says the effort is intended not only to address…

Leapmotor Sets Record With 105,656 September EV Deliveries as Global Expansion Grows

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Leapmotor delivered a record 105,656 vehicles worldwide in September 2026, extending a rapid growth streak that has pushed the Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer into a much larger global position. The company said September deliveries increased…

Toyota Opens New Battery Center as Hybrid and EV Development Accelerates

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Toyota has opened a new battery development center in Michigan as the automaker expands its work across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel-cell, and battery-electric vehicles. The Toyota Battery Center of North America, located at the…

U.S. New-Car Loans Hit Record $44,664 as Monthly Payments Reach $787

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Buying a new vehicle in the United States is becoming an increasingly expensive financing exercise, with borrowers setting records for the amount they finance, the length of their loans, and the size of their monthly…

UK Considers Tariffs on Chinese Cars as Pressure From EU Grows

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The United Kingdom is reviewing whether to introduce tariffs on Chinese-built cars as it seeks closer alignment with the European Union’s industrial policy, creating a potentially important shift in the country’s approach to Chinese automotive…

Honda Reworks India Strategy With Tata Technologies to Cut Vehicle Costs

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Honda is making a significant change to the way it develops vehicles for India, partnering with Tata Technologies in an effort to lower development costs and bring new models to market much faster. According to…

High Gas Prices Push U.S. Car Buyers Toward Hybrids as Automakers Adjust

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Higher gasoline prices are changing the way Americans shop for new vehicles, with hybrid models gaining momentum as drivers look for lower fuel costs without committing to a fully electric vehicle. The shift is arriving…

UK Auto Industry Faces Growing Trade Clash Between Chinese Cars and EU Rules

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Britain’s automotive industry is facing a difficult trade-off as Chinese vehicle manufacturers expand rapidly in the UK while the European Union considers policies designed to favor vehicles and components produced within the bloc. The issue…

U.S. Auto Sales May Stay Below 17 Million as Vehicle Affordability Remains a Problem

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The U.S. new-vehicle market may be entering a period in which annual sales remain below the levels automakers became accustomed to before the pandemic. Industry forecasters expect light-vehicle sales to reach roughly 16.1 million units…

Ferrari’s First Electric Car Hits 500-Unit Target Despite $640,000 Price

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Ferrari’s first fully electric model is challenging a common assumption about the luxury EV market. Rather than relying on lower prices to attract buyers to battery power, the Ferrari Luce is taking a very different…

Kia EV Sales Surge 58% in Europe as New Electric Models Drive Growth

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Kia is emerging as one of the stronger performers in Europe’s rapidly expanding electric-vehicle market, with its European EV sales rising 58% this year as a broader range of battery-powered models reaches customers. The growth…

UK New-Car Sales Jump 12% as EVs and Chinese Brands Gain Ground

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The UK new-car market recorded a sharp increase in September, with registrations rising 12% from a year earlier to reach their strongest September level since 2017. The surge was driven in part by stronger electric-vehicle…

Aston Martin Delays First EV Again as V8 and V12 Models Continue

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Aston Martin is once again pushing back the arrival of its first fully electric vehicle, extending a strategic rethink of how the British luxury automaker approaches electrification. Rather than moving quickly toward an all-electric lineup,…

Ford U.S. Sales Fall 6.6% in Q3 as Automaker Resets Its Vehicle Lineup

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Ford Motor Co. sold 509,764 vehicles in the United States during the third quarter of 2026, a 6.6% decline from the same period last year. The result reflects a significant transition in Ford’s product lineup,…

Volvo Cars Withdraws 2026 Sales Guidance as China and U.S. Markets Weaken

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Volvo Cars has withdrawn its previous full-year sales and cash-flow guidance after a difficult third quarter exposed growing weakness in two of its most important markets. The Swedish automaker said deteriorating conditions in China and…

Renault Plans $11 Billion France Investment to Expand EV and Affordable Car Production

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Renault Group is preparing to commit more than €10 billion, or about $11 billion, to its French operations over the next five years as the automaker accelerates its electric-vehicle strategy while placing greater emphasis on…

2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed With Major Redesign and New Technology

Hyundai Tucson XRT Pro tackles desert dunes with rugged off-road styling

Hyundai has introduced the all-new fifth-generation Tucson in New York, giving one of its most important global SUVs a comprehensive redesign aimed at keeping the model competitive in one of the industry’s most crowded segments.…