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Stellantis Recalls Nearly 202,000 Jeep SUVs Over Tire-Pressure Warning Failure
Stellantis is recalling 201,976 Jeep vehicles in the United States because a software problem can prevent the tire-pressure monitoring system from detecting low tire pressure or illuminating the warning light. The campaign covers several Jeep…
Toyota Recalls Around 10,000 C-HR EVs Over Battery Overcharging Risk
Toyota is recalling thousands of its new 2026 C-HR electric SUVs in North America after discovering a software problem that can cause the battery to become overcharged during regenerative braking. If the condition occurs, the…
Porsche Completes $1.2 Billion Exit From Bugatti Rimac
Porsche has completed the sale of its stakes in Bugatti, Rimac, and Rimac Group, ending its direct ownership involvement in the Croatian electric-hypercar businesses and generating approximately €1 billion for the German sports-car manufacturer. The…
VinFast Plans Two India-Specific EVs as It Rethinks Its Strategy for the Market
VinFast is changing its approach to the Indian electric-vehicle market, putting plans for local production of three existing global models on hold while developing two new EVs specifically for India. The move signals a shift…
Audi Revives the A2 Name With a New Electric Compact Car Offering Nearly 400 Miles of Range
Audi has officially brought back the A2 name with a new electric compact car designed to strengthen its position in Europe’s increasingly competitive small-EV market. The A2 e-tron made its debut in Paris on September…
Ford Recalls More Than 13,000 2026 Vehicles Over Engine Piston Failure Risk
Ford is recalling 10,001 model-year 2026 vehicles after discovering that improperly manufactured engine piston domes can crack and fail, potentially causing a sudden loss of drive power. The campaign affects the Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport,…
Volkswagen Considers Bringing Body-on-Frame Pickup Trucks to the U.S.
Volkswagen is considering developing body-on-frame pickup trucks specifically for the United States, potentially giving the German automaker a more serious entry into one of America’s most profitable and competitive vehicle segments. According to Motor1, Volkswagen…
Kia Reveals the PV7 Electric Van as It Expands Its Global Commercial EV Lineup
Kia has revealed the first details of the PV7, an all-electric van that will become the second model in the company’s Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy. Designed for commercial fleets but also intended for leisure users,…
Polestar Reveals Formula 2030 Concept Ahead of Its Next Design Era
Polestar is using the Formula 2030 concept to signal the design direction of its future electric performance models. The show car is more than a standalone design project, as its styling introduces elements that are…
Jaguar Land Rover Plans 4,000 UK Job Cuts as Sales and Profits Plunge
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to reduce its UK workforce by as many as 4,000 salaried and management positions as the luxury automaker confronts falling profits, weaker vehicle demand, U.S. tariffs, and the continuing consequences…
Stellantis Considers Huawei and JAC Partnership to Revive Struggling Maserati
Stellantis is exploring a long-term industrial partnership with Chinese technology giant Huawei and automaker JAC Group as it searches for a way to revive its struggling luxury brand, Maserati. The discussions could bring Chinese technology,…
Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager Recalled Over Potential Loss of Stability Control
Chrysler is recalling 2,017 Pacifica and Voyager minivans in the United States after discovering that a defective brake-pedal position sensor can disable the electronic stability control system. The issue affects certain 2025 and 2026 model-year…
BMW Expands Major Starter-Motor Recall to More Than 150,000 Vehicles
BMW has expanded a major starter-motor recall in China, with more than 150,000 cars and SUVs now included in campaigns involving the risk of overheating and, in extreme cases, fire. China’s State Administration for Market…
Ram Recalls Nearly 240,000 1500 Trucks Over Rearview Camera Failure
Ram is recalling nearly 240,000 1500 pickup trucks in the United States because a software problem can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the infotainment screen. The defect can reduce rear visibility while…
Mitsubishi Recalls 67,000+ Outlander SUVs Over Dangerous Rearview Camera Failure
Mitsubishi is recalling more than 67,000 Outlander and Outlander PHEV SUVs in the United States after discovering that an infotainment software problem can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is shifted…
Range Rover Electric Finally Arrives With 372-Mile Range and Dual-Motor Power
After years of development and anticipation, the Range Rover Electric has finally reached the market, giving Jaguar Land Rover a major new entry in the luxury electric SUV segment. According to Autocar, the new electric…
VinFast-Linked EV Taxi Company Targets U.S. and Europe in Major Global Expansion
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility, better known as GSM, is preparing to take its business beyond its home market, with plans to enter the United States and Europe as it targets a…
Xpeng Takes Control of UK Sales Ahead of New L03 Electric Crossover Launch
Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is strengthening its position in the British market by taking direct control of its UK retail operation, a move that signals a more ambitious approach to selling and supporting its vehicles…
Bristol Returns With a V10-Powered Rear-Wheel-Drive Sports Car
Bristol is back, and it is returning with a sports car formula that feels almost deliberately out of step with the modern automotive industry. The historic British marque is reviving its V10-powered fighter, bringing the…
Mitsubishi Shogun Returns With Diesel Power to Challenge the Toyota Land Cruiser
Mitsubishi has brought one of its most recognizable nameplates back to the global automotive market, reviving the Pajero after a five-year absence with a new-generation SUV designed to compete directly with rugged models such as…
Toyota and Honda Face Major Production Risk From Proposed 50% Canada Tariffs
Toyota and Honda are facing potentially severe disruption to their North American manufacturing operations as the United States threatens to impose a 50% tariff on vehicles and automotive parts imported from Canada. The proposed tariff,…
Volkswagen Could Close Four German Plants by 2034 in Major Cost-Cutting Plan
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 Sales Jump 17.8% as Overseas Deliveries Surge More Than 130%
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 Recalls Nearly 149,000 Vehicles Over Sudden Power-Loss Safety Risk
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 Says European Full Self-Driving Is 4.1 Times Safer Than Manual Driving
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…
U.S. Regulators Close 2021 Nissan Rogue Steering Investigation Without Recall
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 N Plans Seven New Performance Cars by 2030 in Major Expansion
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 Celica Revival Moves Closer With Hybrid Power and AWD
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,…
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Debuts With 680 HP and 416-Mile Range
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…
