Category: News

Dodge could bring one of its best-known performance engines back to the Charger lineup for the 2028 model year. A report published by Car and Driver on October 13, 2026, says internal Stellantis documents obtained…

The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E receives a series of equipment and packaging changes rather than a complete redesign. Ford’s updates affect charging accessories, driver-assistance features, convenience equipment, exterior options, and performance packages. The changes matter…

Mercedes-AMG is taking its electric performance ambitions into full-size SUV territory with the new GT SUV, a model developed from the ground up by the brand rather than adapted from an existing Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Revealed…

Chevrolet has increased prices on two versions of its 2027 Blazer EV, pushing the electric SUV further above the $45,000 mark while introducing a charging update that could make public charging more convenient. The LT…

Mercedes-Benz is changing how it develops vehicles with PLM. AI is an artificial intelligence platform designed to connect engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and after-sales operations through a shared digital system. Announced on October 16, 2026, the…

Toyota is setting an ambitious target for its software business, expecting its Arene platform to reach 50 vehicle models and approximately 10 million new vehicles annually by 2030. The plan marks a shift in how…

The automotive industry’s race to apply artificial intelligence is moving beyond vehicle software, autonomous driving, and battery development. Mind Robotics, an industrial robotics company founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, has hired Doug Field as…

Subaru has given its adventure-focused SUV lineup a new performance flagship with the all-electric Trailseeker. Combining 375 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, and a claimed 0-to-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, the electric SUV delivers acceleration…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning American drivers and used-car buyers about dangerous replacement airbag inflators linked to 11 deaths and three serious injuries. The agency says the defective components can rupture…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its model year 2027 vehicle testing list, identifying new cars, SUVs, pickups, and minivans scheduled for evaluation under the federal government’s Five-Star Safety Ratings program. Announced…

Carvana is making online car buying faster for selected customers in the Jacksonville, Florida, area, extending its same-day vehicle delivery service to another U.S. market. Announced on October 14, 2026, the expansion allows eligible shoppers…

American drivers may want electric vehicles capable of traveling hundreds of miles on a single charge, even when their everyday journeys require far less range. A BMW Group survey highlights a gap between what consumers…

Ford is preparing to enter a new phase of its electric-vehicle strategy with the Fathom, an upcoming electric pickup carrying a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $28,350 before destination charges. The company has opened…

Penske Automotive Group has agreed to leave the public stock market in a transaction led by its two largest shareholders, Penske Corporation and Japan’s Mitsui & Co. Announced on October 15, 2026, the deal values…

Kia has announced U.S. pricing for the 2027 Sorento Hybrid, with the three-row SUV starting at $39,090 before destination charges. The updated lineup introduces a new X-Line EX trim with darker exterior styling, while the…

Lexus is heading into 2027 with plans to increase U.S. sales while maintaining tight inventory control, strengthening dealership relationships, and expanding powertrain choices. The luxury division of Toyota Motor North America wants to build on…

Online vehicle shopping often begins with a price that looks attractive, only for buyers to discover additional charges, conditional rebates, or financing requirements later in the process. OfferWerks is attempting to address that problem with…

Porsche has unveiled the Mission S, a vision model that previews the next stage of its sports-car design and introduces plans for a new mid-engined super-sports-car platform. Revealed in New York on October 15, 2026,…

A dispute between Porsche and dealership group The Collective is raising an important question in the U.S. automotive industry. How much authority should automakers have to require franchised dealers to invest in showroom facilities, customer…

Toyota is recalling 30,978 model-year 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs in the United States because a software problem could cause the powertrain to lose drive power at higher speeds. The recall, identified by the National…

The pricing and equipment changes are also important to the comparison. Volkswagen lists the 2027 Atlas from $41,610 on its U.S. consumer website, while the reviewed higher trims cost considerably more. Shoppers should compare prices…

For the first time in the 32-year history of the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems awards, not a single winner relies exclusively on a conventional internal-combustion engine. Announced on October 13, 2026, the…

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…

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 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…

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 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 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 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…

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…