The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded a federal investigation into potential brake-assist failures involving more than 1.1 million vehicles equipped with General Motors’ eBoost electronic braking system. The investigation began with complaints…
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Federal Probe Covers 1.2 Million Teslas Over a Suspension Part That Can Detach
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a federal investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints alleging that a front suspension component can detach while the vehicle is being…
Regulators Question How a Car With No Steering Wheel Was Certified Legal
Federal regulators are examining how Tesla certified its steering-wheel-free Cybercab as compliant with U.S. vehicle safety standards after the autonomous taxi began commercial service in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit…
Regulators Ordered a Recall Themselves for the First Time in Decades
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took an unusually direct step in April 2026 when it ordered manufacturers and importers to recall a group of defective airbag inflators that the agency said had been linked…
Nissan to Build Kicks e-POWER Hybrid SUV in the UK With $229 Million Investment
Nissan is adding another electrified model to its Sunderland manufacturing operation as the Japanese automaker prepares to build the Kicks e-POWER hybrid SUV for European customers. The company will invest £170 million, or about $229…
McLaren Commits $675 Million to UK Expansion and Confirms Its First SUV
McLaren Automotive is committing £500 million, equivalent to about $675 million, to expand its manufacturing and engineering operations in the United Kingdom as the British performance-car maker prepares for one of the biggest product expansions…
GM Faces Growing Pressure as U.S. Hybrid Sales Surge While Its Lineup Stays EV-Focused
General Motors is facing a changing U.S. vehicle market as its product strategy remains heavily centered on electric vehicles. Hybrid vehicles accounted for 19% of U.S. retail vehicle sales in August 2026, according to Reuters,…
McLaren Plans Its First SUV as Part of Major New Product Expansion
McLaren is preparing to enter the SUV market for the first time as the British performance-car manufacturer looks to increase sales, expand its product range, and compete more directly with larger luxury brands. The company…
U.S. EV Sales Rise as Falling Prices and Growing Used-EV Supply Attract More Buyers
The U.S. electric-vehicle market showed signs of improvement in August as both new and used EV sales increased, while lower prices and a growing supply of off-lease vehicles gave shoppers more choices. According to Cox…
Ford Adds Trailer Support to BlueCruise on the 2027 F-150
Ford is expanding the role of its BlueCruise hands-free driver-assistance system with a new towing capability for the 2027 F-150. The feature will allow drivers to use hands-free highway driving while pulling compatible boats, campers,…
NHTSA Questions Tesla Over Cybercab Certification as Regulators Examine Human Controls
Tesla’s driverless Cybercab is facing a closer regulatory examination in the United States after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked the automaker to explain how it certified the steering-wheel-free robotaxi for compliance with federal…
Land Rover Could Build a Defender Pickup in the U.S. With Stellantis
Jaguar Land Rover is considering a new Defender pickup truck specifically for the U.S. market as part of its developing partnership with Stellantis. The potential project would give JLR an entry into America’s enormous pickup…
Chevy Raises 2027 Silverado EV Prices While Dropping Two Trim Levels
Chevrolet is simplifying the 2027 Silverado EV lineup while making a modest increase to prices across the remaining versions. According to an order guide reported by AutoEvolution and CarsDirect, the electric pickup will cost $200…
Stellantis Unveils New Ram ProMaster EV and Next-Generation Commercial Van Strategy
Stellantis is expanding its commercial-vehicle strategy with a stronger focus on electrification, fleet software, and new-generation vans, giving the Ram brand a larger role in the company’s North American commercial EV plans. The strategy was…
Europe’s Biggest Truckmakers Ask EU to Delay 2030 CO2 Targets by Three Years
Europe’s leading truck manufacturers are asking the European Union to delay compliance with its 2030 heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ targets by three years, arguing that the market and infrastructure needed for a rapid shift to zero-emission…
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Las Vegas With Public Rides
Waymo has officially brought its autonomous ride-hailing service to Las Vegas, giving the Alphabet-owned company its first commercial robotaxi operation in Nevada. Public riders can now request fully autonomous trips in parts of the city,…
Renault Unveils New Trafic E-Tech Electric as First Software-Defined Van
Renault has entered a new phase in its commercial vehicle strategy with the introduction of the new Trafic Van E Tech electric at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The medium-sized electric van is the…
Pony.ai Unveils Level 4 Robotruck in Germany as It Targets European Expansion
Pony.ai is taking its autonomous-driving technology into the European heavy-truck market with a new Level 4 electric robotruck unveiled at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. Developed with GAC Commercial Vehicle, the new heavy-duty truck…
Toyota’s China Joint Ventures Move Toward Major Restructuring as GAC Seeks FAW Stake
Toyota’s long-established business structure in China could be heading for a major transformation after Guangzhou Automobile Group, or GAC, signed a letter of intent to acquire part of FAW Group’s stake in a vehicle-manufacturing joint…
Tesla Sets October 1 Reveal Date for Its Long-Delayed Roadster
Tesla is once again putting its long-delayed Roadster in the spotlight, with CEO Elon Musk announcing that the next-generation electric sports car will be unveiled on October 1, 2026. The date revives one of Tesla’s…
Ford Recalls 223,472 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Fuel Tank Detachment Risk
Ford is recalling 223,472 pickup trucks in the United States after discovering that fuel tanks on certain F-150s may not be properly secured, creating the possibility of a fuel leak or the tank separating from…
Ford Plans $1 Billion Investment in Kentucky Truck Plant Paint Shop
Ford is preparing to invest approximately $1 billion in its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, as the automaker moves ahead with plans for a new state-of-the-art paint shop. The project represents one of Ford’s…
Hyundai Accelerates Autonomous Driving Development With New AI Data Strategy
Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its autonomous-driving ambitions with a new artificial-intelligence data strategy designed to continuously connect real-world driving data, AI training, validation, and deployment. The group says its Data Flywheel is now fully…
Kia PV5 Electric Van Surpasses 50,000 Global Sales in Just 13 Months
Kia’s first dedicated purpose-built vehicle is gaining momentum faster than expected, with the PV5 electric van surpassing 50,000 cumulative global sales just 13 months after its launch. The milestone gives Kia an early indication that…
Stellantis Agrees to Sell Brampton Assembly Plant as Canadian Auto Strategy Shifts
Stellantis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armored-vehicle manufacturer Roshel for the potential sale of its idled Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, marking a dramatic change in the future of a facility that…
Volvo Refreshes XC40 and 40-Series Models With Google Gemini and New Technology
Volvo is giving its 40-series crossovers a substantial technology and safety refresh while making a significant change to its electric-vehicle strategy in North America. The updated XC40, EX40, and EC40 receive revised styling, a larger…
BMW Launches the Updated i7 With More Technology and a Sharper Luxury EV Package
BMW has introduced the updated i7 in India, giving its flagship electric sedan a substantial technology and design refresh as competition in the luxury EV segment continues to intensify. The facelift brings revised exterior styling,…
Pony.ai Begins Fully Driverless Robotaxi Passenger Tests in Europe
Pony.ai and Verne have begun fully driverless robotaxi passenger testing on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a major step toward autonomous ride-hailing without a safety operator inside the vehicle. The companies announced on September…
Lynk & Co Names Volvo Cars Its Exclusive European Distributor From 2027
Lynk & Co. is restructuring the way it sells vehicles in Europe, with Volvo Cars set to become the brand’s exclusive distributor across the region from January 2027. The agreement gives Lynk & Co access…
GM CEO Mary Barra Reaffirms Electric Vehicles as the Company’s Long-Term Future
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has reaffirmed that electric vehicles remain the company’s long-term direction, even as the U.S. transition to battery-powered transportation has progressed more slowly than automakers once expected. Speaking with Fortune, Barra…