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Volkswagen is considering a major reduction of its German manufacturing footprint as the automaker searches for deeper savings amid weak profitability, excess capacity, and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. According to Reuters, Volkswagen management plans…

BYD is accelerating its international expansion as weaker demand and intense competition in China make overseas markets increasingly important to the Chinese automaker’s growth. The company reported strong August sales, with global deliveries rising for…

Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles in the United States after discovering an electrical problem that can potentially cause a sudden loss of drive power while also disabling important functions such as the headlights and…

Tesla is making a stronger case for wider approval of its Full Self-Driving system in Europe after releasing safety data that it says shows the supervised technology is involved in substantially fewer collisions than manually…

A two-year federal investigation into potential steering problems affecting the 2021 Nissan Rogue has ended without a recall, after U.S. regulators determined that the available evidence did not establish a consistent safety defect across the…

Hyundai is preparing one of the biggest expansions in the history of its N performance division, with the company planning to significantly increase both the number of models and the number of customers it reaches…

Toyota’s iconic Celica is moving closer to a comeback, more than two decades after the nameplate disappeared from showrooms. The eighth-generation coupe is expected to return as a performance-focused model under Toyota’s Gazoo Racing umbrella,…

Mercedes-AMG has expanded its electric performance lineup with the new CLA 45 4MATIC+, turning the latest CLA into a serious high-performance EV without abandoning the compact dimensions that have traditionally defined the model. With up…

Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air electric sedans in the United States after discovering a software-related problem in the vehicle’s exterior lighting system that can cause an electrical circuit to overheat and potentially start a fire.…

General Motors and Ford are facing fresh scrutiny from U.S. safety regulators as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examines separate complaints involving braking systems. The developments put two of America’s largest automakers under…

Jeep is facing another safety-related issue involving the Grand Cherokee, with a recall affecting tens of thousands of SUVs because of a problem involving the vehicle’s electronic braking system. The issue is significant because modern…

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are becoming a serious challenge for established German automakers in Europe, changing the competitive landscape of a market long dominated by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Companies such as BYD and XPeng are…

For much of the past decade, automakers treated the touchscreen as a symbol of automotive progress. Physical buttons and knobs steadily disappeared as manufacturers replaced them with large displays capable of controlling climate settings, audio,…

Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs in the United States after discovering a problem with the front passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS), which could prevent the vehicle from correctly identifying a child or child…

Lincoln is keeping the Corsair alive for the 2027 model year, but the compact luxury SUV returns with a significantly different formula and a substantially higher entry price. The refreshed Corsair receives revised exterior styling,…

Lotus is bringing the Esprit name back into serious consideration as it reshapes its future around high-performance combustion engines and hybrid technology. The upcoming 2028 flagship, currently known internally as Type 135, was previously confirmed…

Waymo is preparing for a major expansion into Europe by bringing its autonomous-driving technology to Munich, Germany. The Alphabet-owned company will begin testing vehicles on the city’s public roads in the coming weeks, marking an…

China has launched a year-long campaign aimed at strengthening vehicle quality and safety as the country’s rapidly expanding automotive industry faces increasing scrutiny over the reliability of new technologies. The initiative comes just days after…

MG is taking a different approach to making electric SUVs more accessible in India with the launch of the new Hector Tomahawk EV. The three-row electric SUV combines family-friendly space, a 517-km claimed range, and…

Hyundai Motor is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansions in its history, announcing plans to launch or refresh more than 100 vehicles globally by 2030 as it seeks to increase sales, strengthen its…

Hyundai is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansions in its history, with 41 vehicle launches or major model updates planned for Europe through 2030. The strategy will bring new body styles and additional…

Volkswagen is heading toward a decisive confrontation over the future of its German operations as CEO Oliver Blume pushes for deeper cost reductions while the automaker’s powerful labor representatives resist layoffs and factory closures. The…

Porsche is preparing another highly exclusive addition to the 911 GT3 family, and this one appears to be aimed squarely at enthusiasts who value the connection between road cars and mountain-road motorsport. Called the 911…

After a 15-year absence, Lamborghini has revived one of its most recognizable Italian-themed names with the introduction of the Temerario Tricolore during Monterey Car Week. Rather than creating a new mechanical variant, Lamborghini has used…

Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union has reached a tentative wage agreement with the automaker, ending a rare full-scale strike and reducing the immediate risk of further production disruptions at Hyundai’s Korean factories. The preliminary agreement…

Tesla has raised the price of two Cybertruck variants in the United States by $5,000, marking another significant adjustment for an electric pickup that has experienced repeated pricing changes since its launch in late 2023.…

Kia has reached a tentative wage agreement with its South Korean labor union, preventing a planned partial strike scheduled to begin on August 26 and removing the immediate threat of production disruptions at the automaker’s…

Mazda is ending sales of the 2.0-liter engine in the UK-market MX-5, leaving the iconic lightweight sports car with only its smaller 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine once existing 2.0-liter inventory has been sold. The 181-hp…

Honda is reconsidering plans for an eighth North American assembly plant as uncertainty over the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement creates another obstacle for the automaker’s long-term manufacturing strategy. Honda says it is approaching…

XPeng shares fell on Monday after the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer issued a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast for the third quarter, highlighting the growing pressure facing EV makers in China’s increasingly crowded automotive market. The warning…