Audi is preparing to make a major change to the way it sells cars in the United States. The German luxury automaker has announced plans to invest approximately $4 billion in its first U.S. manufacturing…
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Toyota Is Close to Passing GM in America
Toyota is making a serious push toward the top of America’s automotive market, putting increasing pressure on General Motors as the two manufacturers head into the final stretch of 2026. GM still holds the lead…
New York City Sued a Car Listing Site Over Hidden Fees
New York City is taking legal action against CarGurus, one of the country’s most popular car-shopping platforms, over an alleged pricing practice that could mislead buyers. The complaint claims shoppers are attracted by listings labeled…
Hyundai Transys Plans $560 Million Georgia Expansion for Hybrid Transmission Manufacturing
Hyundai Transys plans to invest nearly $560 million to expand its manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia, adding production capacity for hybrid vehicle powertrains and creating 320 new jobs. Announced by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp…
2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds More Range and a New Off-Road-Inspired Trail Trim
Ford is enhancing the 2027 Mustang Mach-E with a larger standard battery and a new Trail package aimed at drivers seeking a more rugged electric crossover. These updates focus on two key concerns for EV…
New CAFE Rules Set a 34.9-MPG Fleet Target for U.S. Automakers by 2031
The U.S. government has finalized revised Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that set a projected fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon for new passenger cars and light trucks by model year 2031. The…
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Shows How Hybrid Technology Is Changing American Supercars
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X demonstrates how hybrid technology can serve a very different purpose from improving fuel economy. Combining a twin-turbocharged V8 with an electric motor powering the front wheels, Chevrolet’s flagship performance car produces…
Volvo VNX Debuts as a New Heavy-Haul Truck Built for North American Worksites
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the all-new Volvo VNX, a heavy-duty truck designed for demanding applications across construction, logging, agriculture, concrete hauling, and heavy-haul transportation. Revealed on October 14, 2026, the truck combines a…
2027 Cadillac Escalade-V Gets a Special 125th Anniversary Collector Edition
Cadillac is celebrating its 125th anniversary with an exclusive version of its supercharged luxury SUV. Unveiled on October 22, 2026, ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V 125th…
California EV Rebate Program Helps Nearly 12,000 Buyers Purchase Electric Vehicles
California’s new electric-vehicle incentive program has helped nearly 12,000 residents purchase zero-emission vehicles since launching in August 2026, offering a fresh source of savings after federal purchase tax credits expired. The program, called MyFirstEV, recorded…
Tesla Nominates Elon Musk and JB Straubel for Board Re-Election
Tesla has nominated Chief Executive Elon Musk, board chair Robyn Denholm, and co-founder JB Straubel for new three-year director terms, placing the company’s leadership and governance structure in focus as shareholders prepare to vote on…
BMW Introduces 3D Navigation View That Combines Maps and Driver-Assistance Data
BMW is preparing to bring navigation and driver-assistance information together in a single three-dimensional display, giving drivers a clearer picture of where they need to go and how their vehicle is responding to the road.…
NADA Names Its Second Woman Chair for 2027 as Dealerships Navigate Industry Changes
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Sandy Fitzgerald Angello as its 2027 chair, marking only the second time a woman will lead the organization in its history. The board decided at its October…
Toyota RAV4 Shortage Leaves U.S. Dealers With Just Four Days of Inventory
Toyota’s redesigned RAV4 has become difficult to find at U.S. dealerships, with inventory reportedly shrinking to just four days of supply as demand outpaces production. The Wall Street Journal reported on October 21, 2026, that…
BMW Demonstrates 460-kW EV Charging Technology for Its Next Electric SUV
BMW is showcasing how quickly its next generation of electric vehicles could recharge after demonstrating charging power of up to 460 kilowatts with the upcoming BMW iX5 60 xDrive. The October 20, 2026, demonstration brought…
Cox Automotive Adds Vehicle Shipping Cost Data to Its Wholesale Platforms
Cox Automotive is bringing vehicle-shipping estimates closer to the moment dealers decide which used cars to buy. Announced on October 20, 2026, the integration adds Central Dispatch transportation-pricing information to Manheim Marketplace and vAuto Stockwave,…
2026 Los Angeles Auto Show Prepares a Major Showcase of New U.S.-Market Vehicles
The 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 20 through 29, bringing together nearly two dozen automotive brands across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.…
MINI Tests the 2027 Countryman Untamed Edition in Its First Rebelle Rally
MINI USA entered the Rebelle Rally for the first time in October 2026, putting the new 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition through an eight-day off-road navigation competition across the American Southwest. The event began in…
GM’s Profits Rise 22% as Higher Costs Threaten Its 2027 Outlook
General Motors delivered stronger third-quarter earnings in 2026, supported by demand for its full-size pickup trucks, but the automaker is warning that rising material and logistics costs could put pressure on future profits. On October…
2027 Lexus TX Brings New Design Details to the Three-Row Luxury SUV Market
Lexus is keeping its three-row TX focused on family comfort, passenger space, and premium equipment for the 2027 model year, with a handful of updates rather than a major redesign. Announced by Lexus USA on…
Cox Automotive Gives U.S. Auto Technician Students Free Access to Dealer Software
Cox Automotive is bringing dealership service technology into the classroom through a new pilot program that gives automotive technical school students free access to its Xtime software, training, and learning resources. Announced on October 19,…
Automotive Dealerships Face Growing Cybersecurity Risks as Ransomware Incidents Mount
Automotive dealerships and retailers recorded more ransomware incidents than any other segment of the automotive industry during the third quarter of 2026, according to cybersecurity company VicOne. Its latest Situational Awareness Report counted 24 incidents…
BMW F 450 RR Brings a New Lightweight Supersport Motorcycle to the U.S. Market
BMW Motorrad is expanding its performance motorcycle range with the 2027 F 450 RR, a lightweight supersport designed to make the brand’s RR experience accessible to riders who do not need the power or cost…
U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Stall as Auto and Metal Tariffs Complicate Manufacturing Plans
Negotiations between the United States and Mexico over a potential tariff agreement have stalled, raising fresh uncertainty for automakers, parts suppliers, and manufacturers that rely on cross-border production. A report published on October 16, 2026,…
Tesla’s Own Federal Filing Says Autopilot Was Engaged in a Fatal New Jersey Crash
Tesla has told federal regulators that a driver-assistance system was verified as engaged shortly before a fatal crash in New Jersey, adding an important detail to an incident initially described by state police as a…
The 2027 Camry Is the Same Car as Last Year and Costs $700 More
Toyota’s 2027 Camry arrives with a higher starting price but no meaningful changes to its lineup, powertrain, or equipment. The sedan starts at $29,700 before dealer processing and handling, an increase of $700 over the…
6 Gas Costs $2.55 More Per Gallon in California Than North Carolina
Drivers across the United States are paying substantially more for gasoline than they were a year ago, even as prices have begun easing from recent highs. On October 17, 2026, the national average reached $4.3085…
The Under-$15,000 Used Car Is Disappearing, Down to 15.7% of Listings
Affordable used cars are becoming harder to find on American dealership lots, even as the broader used-vehicle inventory grows. According to Cox Automotive’s October 16, 2026, inventory report, vehicles priced below $15,000 accounted for just…
Motor-Oil Price Increases Push U.S. Drivers to Bring Their Own Oil to Repair Shops
Motor-oil prices are putting additional pressure on American drivers’ maintenance budgets, prompting some vehicle owners to buy their own lubricant and take it to repair shops for an oil change. Reporting by The Wall Street…
2027 Jeep Wrangler Switchback Brings 35-Inch Tires for $66,695
Jeep’s 2027 Wrangler Switchback combines factory-installed off-road equipment with a distinctive two-tone design, creating a limited special edition based on the Wrangler Rubicon X. Announced on October 12, 2026, as the final entry in Jeep’s…
