Honda Unveils Next-Gen Hybrid Accord and RDX Prototypes, Shifts EV Targets to Hybrids
Honda introduced prototypes of its new hybrid Accord sedan and Acura RDX SUV during its annual business briefing. The company also revised its long-te...
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Stellantis Discontinues Jeep 4xe Models Amid Battery Fire Concerns and Lawsuits
Stellantis has faced criticism for insufficient action on battery defects in Jeep 4xe models, leading to a recall of 320,000 vehicles. Multiple lawsui...
Honda Freezes $10.8B EV Plant in Canada After $2.7B Loss, Shifts Focus to Hybrids
Honda has indefinitely suspended its $10.8 billion EV plant in Ontario, Canada, despite receiving a $5 billion pledge from the Canadian government. Th...
Honda’s Next Big SUV: A Toyota Land Cruiser Rival in the Making?
Honda is planning a next-generation large SUV with a new V6 engine and hybrid drive units, potentially rivaling the Toyota Land Cruiser. A recent busi...
Maserati EV Development Shift: Stellantis Explores China Partnership with Huawei and JAC
Stellantis and Maserati are reportedly in talks with Huawei and JAC to develop new electric vehicles, potentially outsourcing R&D and manufacturing to...
Aston Martin Seeks Eighth Emergency Cash Injection Amid 10x Value Decline Since IPO
Aston Martin's market value has collapsed by 90% since its 2018 IPO, triggering an eighth emergency cash request. Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree consortiu...
Porsche Accused of Illegal Monopoly Over Car Repairs in Federal Lawsuit
A Porsche Cayenne owner has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the automaker, alleging it has created an illegal monopoly by restricting rep...
How Mazda Avoided Billions in EV Losses While Rivals Struggled with Costly U-Turns
Mazda delays its first dedicated EV to 2029, prioritizing hybrids over electric vehicles. Unlike Ford, GM, and Stellantis, which lost billions on aban...
Lotus to Revive Combustion Engines Amid Strategic Shift
Lotus is making a bold strategic shift by reintroducing combustion engines for its future cars. This move comes as part of the UK automaker's ambitiou...
Volvo Rejects Heated Seat Subscriptions as 'Nickel-and-Dime' Tactics Persist in Auto Industry
Volvo’s chief commercial officer, Eric Severinson, has criticized heated seat subscriptions as exploitative, arguing that premium features should not...
Porsche Ends Performance E-Bike Division to Focus on Core Automotive Business
Porsche has announced the discontinuation of its performance e-bike division as part of a strategic shift to prioritize its core automotive business....
Tesla Files New Roadster Trademark: What the Shield Logo Means for the Delayed EV
Tesla has filed a new trademark for its long-delayed second-generation Roadster, featuring a shield-shaped logo with the word 'ROADSTER' and four vert...
Geely’s Strategic US Entry: How Volvo, Zeekr, and Lotus Could Pave the Way for Chinese Automakers
Geely’s ties to Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus already give it a foothold in the US market. Industry experts suggest Zeekr, Geely’s luxury EV brand, could...
Nissan to Cut 900 Jobs in Europe, Shut UK Plant Line Amid Financial Restructuring
Nissan plans to eliminate 900 jobs in Europe and close one production line at its UK plant as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. The automaker i...
Lucid Suspends 2026 Production Forecast Amid Inventory Surplus and Leadership Review
Lucid Motors has suspended its 2026 production forecast as new CEO Silvio Napoli reviews the company’s operations. The EV maker faces a growing invent...
Ford CEO Jim Farley Announces New Affordable Models Under $40,000 to Combat Rising Car Prices
Ford CEO Jim Farley acknowledges affordability challenges for new vehicles amid rising prices. The automaker plans to introduce more models priced at...
Audi Reports 6.1% Sales Drop in Q1 2026 Amid Global Challenges and Tariff Threats
Audi's global sales fell 6.1% to 360,106 units in Q1 2026, with sharp declines in China and the U.S. amid tariffs and subsidy changes. The automaker f...
Honda Slashes EV Spending, Delays Key Models Including Accord, Odyssey, and MDX
Honda and Acura are extending the lifecycles of several popular models, including the Accord, Odyssey, and MDX, due to a $15.9 billion loss from its f...
Ford Reports 14.4% Drop in April New Car Sales as Industry Faces Challenges
Ford Motor Co. experienced a 14.4% decline in new car sales in April compared to last year, with hybrids leading the drop at 32.5%. While overall sale...
Honda Extends Lifespan of Core Models to 2030, Shifts Focus to Hybrids Amid $15.8B EV Write-Down
Honda delays next-generation Accord, Odyssey, HR-V, Acura MDX, and Acura Integra until at least 2030 to offset a $15.8 billion EV write-down. The auto...
Subaru Sales Rebound in 2026 Despite 2025 Challenges: Key Models Show Strong Recovery Trends
Subaru’s sales struggled in 2025 due to production shifts, tariff concerns, and model eliminations, but 2026 is showing signs of recovery. April 2026...
Elon Musk’s $158 Billion Tesla Pay: How It Works and What It Means
Elon Musk’s 2025 Tesla compensation is valued at $158 billion—5,745 times Ford CEO Jim Farley’s pay. This figure is tied to 12 milestones, including 1...
Trump Plans to Raise EU Auto Tariffs to 25% Next Week Amid Trade Deal Disputes
President Trump announced a tariff hike on European auto imports from 15% to 25% starting next week, citing alleged non-compliance with a trade deal....
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on EU Car Imports Over Trade Deal Dispute
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will raise tariffs on European car imports to 25%, citing EU non-compliance with a trade deal. The move...
Rivian Expands Georgia Plant Capacity to 300,000 Vehicles, Secures $4.5B DOE Loan
Rivian revised its Georgia factory plans to produce 300,000 vehicles annually, up from 200,000. The DOE loan was reduced from $6.6B to $4.5B. Q1 resul...
Nissan Cancels Mississippi EV Plant, Shifts Focus to Pickups and Hybrids Amid Weak Demand
Nissan has scrapped its plans to produce electric vehicles at its Mississippi plant due to declining demand and shifting market conditions. The automa...
Volkswagen Considers Selling China-Built Cars in Europe Amid Margin Pressures
Volkswagen may begin selling cars manufactured in China within the European market as part of a strategic shift to counter declining margins and globa...
Toyota Sues Connecticut Dealership for $5.1M in Missing Cars and Unpaid Loans
Toyota Credit filed a lawsuit against a Connecticut dealership group after an audit revealed 16 missing vehicles worth $1.4M and $5.1M in unpaid loans...
Volkswagen Reports 14% Profit Drop in Q1 2025 Amid Global Challenges
Volkswagen Group's Q1 2025 results show a 14% drop in operating profit to €2.5 billion, with revenue declining 2.5% to €75.7 billion. Core brands like...
GM Invests $505 Million in Next-Gen V8 Engine Production in Canada
General Motors is investing $505 million to build sixth-generation V8 engines in Ontario, Canada. The new engines will power the automaker's upcoming...