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Hyundai is reportedly preparing two new electric SUVs for its Ioniq family as the automaker moves to fill important gaps in its battery-electric lineup. The reported Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 would sit in different…

Mazda is moving ahead with plans for a new generation of its BT-50 midsize pickup, giving the Japanese automaker a fresh opportunity to compete in a segment dominated by trucks such as the Ford Ranger,…

BMW is moving closer to one of the biggest changes in the history of its M performance division. The automaker has offered another glimpse of the next-generation electric M3, a model that is expected to…

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.…

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 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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

BMW is opening a new chapter for the 3-Series with the arrival of the M350 xDrive, a performance-focused sedan that becomes the most powerful gasoline model in the redesigned lineup. The new car replaces the…

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 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 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…

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 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 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 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 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…

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.…

Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, beating Wall Street expectations and giving the electric vehicle maker an important boost after two consecutive years of declining annual sales. The result was still…

Rivian Automotive has delivered its strongest quarterly result yet, reporting 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026 as the company begins scaling its more affordable R2 SUV. The result beat Wall Street expectations and…

The U.S. new-vehicle market delivered a stronger September, with preliminary industry data showing sales rose 4.4% year over year as hybrid demand helped Japanese and South Korean automakers gain momentum. The result offers an early…

Stellantis is preparing to broaden its North American product strategy with smaller pickup trucks and extended-range electric vehicles as CEO Antonio Filosa looks for ways to rebuild the automaker’s position in one of its most…

General Motors and LG Energy Solution are upgrading their battery manufacturing operation in Tennessee as the automaker looks for ways to lower electric-vehicle costs and make future EVs more competitive in a U.S. market where…

Britain’s automotive industry received a welcome boost in August, with vehicle production rising 5.7% year over year to 40,872 units. The improvement offered some relief after a difficult first half of 2026, but the recovery…

French automotive supplier OPmobility has agreed to acquire Hyundai Mobis’ global lighting business for an enterprise value of 600 billion Korean won, approximately $443 million. The deal marks a major expansion of OPmobility’s lighting operations…

Norwegian synthetic-graphite producer Vianode is searching for a new strategic partner to provide capital and industrial expertise as it works to expand battery-material production for the electric-vehicle industry. The company is also considering a potential…