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…

Why Modern LED Headlights Cost Many Times What They Did a Decade Ago

Why Modern LED Headlights Cost Many Times What They Did a Decade Ago

Walk into a dealership’s parts department after damaging a headlight on a modern vehicle, and the repair estimate can be shocking. A decade ago, replacing a halogen headlight assembly often cost a few hundred dollars.…

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…