America’s EV Shake-Up Continues as More Electric Models Are Dropped from the U.S. Market

Volvo EX30

The American electric vehicle market is undergoing one of its biggest course corrections since automakers began investing hundreds of billions of dollars in battery-powered transportation. After years of ambitious product announcements, factory expansions, and promises…

NHTSA Closes Tesla Cybertruck Power Steering Investigation After Software Recall

Tesla Cybertruck

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into the Tesla Cybertruck’s power steering system after determining that a software recall issued by the automaker adequately addressed the defect under review.…

NHTSA Closes Honda Odyssey Safety Investigation After Recall Addresses Airbag Defect

Honda Odyssey

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially closed its preliminary investigation into more than 441,000 Honda Odyssey minivans after Honda issued a recall designed to correct the safety issue that prompted the…

Morocco’s Free Trade Zones Are Turning Local Auto Suppliers Into Global Manufacturing Leaders

Stellantis

Morocco’s automotive industry has quietly become one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing success stories, and a local supplier serving Renault and Stellantis is emerging as a prime example of how government-backed free trade zones are…

Lotus Set to Make Canadian History as First Chinese-Built EV Brand Arrives in July

Lotus Chinese Built EV

Electric vehicle buyers in Canada are about to witness a significant milestone as Lotus prepares to become the first Chinese-owned and manufactured automaker to officially begin retail deliveries under Canada’s new trade agreement with China.…

Volkswagen Faces Historic Overhaul as CEO Weighs 100,000 Job Cuts and German Plant Closures

CEO Oliver Blume

Volkswagen is preparing for what could become the most significant transformation in its nearly 90-year history. According to multiple reports, CEO Oliver Blume is pushing a far-reaching restructuring plan that could eliminate up to 100,000…

AI-Powered Smart Factories Are Redefining How Tomorrow’s Cars Will Be Built

AI Powered Smart Factories Are Redefining How Tomorrow's Cars Will Be Built

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to powering voice assistants, autonomous driving features, or software inside modern vehicles. It is now transforming an equally important part of the automotive business: the factory floor. Across North…

Cox Automotive Forecasts 16.1 Million SAAR for June as Toyota, Hyundai and Stellantis Gain Share

Hyundai Sonata

The U.S. new-vehicle market continues to show surprising resilience despite upgraded interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and ongoing affordability challenges. According to Cox Automotive’s latest forecast, June is expected to close with a seasonally adjusted annual…

Polestar Dealers “Devastated” as Trump Administration Forces Brand Out of the US Over Chinese Tech

Polestar 2

Polestar’s future in the United States has effectively come to an end. Beginning with the 2027 model year, the Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer will no longer be allowed to sell new vehicles in the U.S.…

US Auto Aftermarket Forecast to Grow 5.4% as Average Vehicle Age Approaches 13 Years

2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab

America’s automotive aftermarket is entering another year of strong growth, fueled by an aging vehicle fleet that continues to keep repair shops, parts suppliers, and service centers busier than ever. According to the latest industry…

Jaguar Land Rover to Fix Recall With Protective Lubricant Gel Instead of New Connector

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Jaguar Land Rover is taking an unusual approach to one of its latest U.S. safety recalls. Instead of replacing a defective electrical connector or installing redesigned hardware, the company will repair affected vehicles by applying…

ICON 4×4 Puts Its Latest C10- and C20-Based Build on the Road in a Five-Unit Run

ICON 4x4 Puts Its Latest C10 and C20 Based Build on the Road in a Five Unit Run

The C Modern Retro Series is one of ICON 4×4’s most ambitious restomod projects to date. Limited to only five trucks, the series pairs the iconic bodywork of a 1967 to 1972 Chevrolet C10 or…