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Volkswagen is accelerating its electric-vehicle push in China with the opening of presales for the ID. UNYX 09 is a new electric fastback sedan developed jointly with Chinese EV maker Xpeng. The vehicle is the…

Renault is bringing one of its most recognizable performance names into the electric era. The French automaker plans to introduce a new Renault 8 Gordini electric concept at the Paris Motor Show, reviving a badge…

Suzuki Motor Corporation is planning a major overhaul of the way it develops and builds vehicles, with the Japanese automaker targeting a 50% reduction in new-model development time and a 50% improvement in manufacturing efficiency…

Ford has temporarily halted production of its best-selling F-150 pickup at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan after a supply problem disrupted operations, creating another setback for an automaker that has been working to rebuild…

Honda is considering Ohio as the leading location for a new U.S. vehicle assembly plant focused on hybrid models, a move that would represent another major shift in the automaker’s North American manufacturing strategy. According…

General Motors has completed a major step toward creating a closed-loop battery supply chain in the United States, using materials recovered from retired electric-vehicle batteries to produce new battery cells that are now powering customer…

Bentley has taken a major step into the EV market with the debut of the Torcal, its first production battery-electric model. The luxury SUV brings Bentley’s signature focus on performance, handcrafted quality, and comfort to…

Nissan and Honda are taking a significant step toward making their future vehicles more like software platforms, agreeing to jointly develop standardized electronic control units and core software for next-generation software-defined vehicles. The two Japanese…

Toyota is preparing to enter one of China’s fastest-changing corners of the electrified vehicle market. The Japanese automaker plans to begin production of its first extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV, in China in spring 2027,…

Europe’s car market delivered a strong August performance, but the most important part of the latest sales data is not simply that registrations increased. The bigger story is the rapid change in what European buyers…

General Motors and Ford are losing more ground in the U.S. new-vehicle market than other major automakers tracked in the latest industry forecast, as buyers increasingly gravitate toward hybrids, fuel-efficient vehicles, and brands with broader…

Honda is reportedly preparing for a major expansion of its U.S. hybrid manufacturing operations, with the Japanese automaker potentially investing as much as $2.5 billion in a new vehicle plant in Ohio. The reported project…

California car buyers are about to get a set of new protections that could significantly change how vehicles are advertised, priced, and sold at dealerships. Beginning October 1, 2026, California’s Combating Auto Retail Scams Act,…

Mercedes-Benz has issued one of its strongest warnings yet about the future of its German manufacturing footprint, telling employees that two plants could eventually be closed if the automaker cannot reduce production costs. The warning…

Rivian is preparing to move deeper into the mainstream electric-vehicle market, with CEO RJ Scaringe confirming that the upcoming R3 crossover will be priced materially below the company’s R2. The company is also planning another…

Li Auto is making a significant change to the way it develops and sources batteries, moving toward a model in which the automaker controls battery technology while outside manufacturers handle large-scale cell production. The Chinese…

Mercedes-Benz is moving deeper into AI-powered driving assistance through a new production agreement with British autonomous-driving company Wayve. The two companies have signed a definitive agreement to integrate Wayve’s AI Driver into future Mercedes-Benz vehicles,…

Geely is taking another step in the electric-vehicle charging race with a new system that the automaker says can charge a compatible EV from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes. The Chinese automaker’s latest…

General Motors is making another significant adjustment to its electric-vehicle strategy, combining a fresh $1 billion cost-reduction target with plans to revive the Chevrolet Bolt as part of a lower-cost EV push. The move reflects…

eBay is preparing to remove a major category of automotive safety equipment from its marketplace, with a new policy taking effect on September 24, 2026. Beginning Thursday, sellers will no longer be permitted to list…

A defective replacement airbag inflator that federal regulators banned from being imported and sold in the United States has now been linked to an 11th death, raising fresh concerns about dangerous parts that can remain…

Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles in the United States after an investigation found that software controlling the forward collision avoidance system could cause the vehicles to brake earlier than drivers expected. The campaign…

Stellantis is facing an unusually busy recall year in the United States, with several large-scale safety campaigns affecting millions of vehicles across its Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge brands. The latest action involves nearly 202,000…

U.S. battery startup EnerVenue has opened its first high-volume manufacturing facility in China, choosing Changzhou as the location for production after previously considering Kentucky for its first factory. The decision highlights the complicated economics facing…

Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group, better known as GAC, is preparing for a much larger presence in Europe, with the company examining additional local production options as it expands its electric and hybrid vehicle lineup.…

Honda is accelerating the arrival of its next-generation hybrid strategy in North America, bringing forward production of the next-generation CR-V Hybrid to early 2027. The change comes as the automaker adjusts its product and manufacturing…

Nissan is introducing a substantially different hybrid powertrain to one of its key U.S. vehicles. The automaker has introduced the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid with its third-generation e-POWER technology, making it the first Nissan model…

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is preparing to expand beyond selling cars by offering its technology to other international automakers, building on the relationship it has already established with Volkswagen. The company is looking to commercialize…

Acura is putting its performance-oriented MDX Type S on hold after the 2026 model year as the automaker weighs the cost and complexity of meeting changing U.S. emissions requirements. The decision affects one of Acura’s…

General Motors is putting renewed emphasis on gasoline-powered pickups as it adjusts its product strategy to changing conditions in the U.S. vehicle market. The centerpiece of that approach is a new generation of V8 engines…