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Stellantis’s Leapmotor JV sales surging in Europe
Budget city EV cracks best-selling charts as electrified powertrains continue their growth.
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State dealer laws add up to $5K to a new vehicle’s price, think tank finds
“Protecting an incumbent distribution channel is not the same as protecting consumers,” the International Center for Law & Economics concluded in an issue brief.
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Mercedes-Benz overhauls GLE and GLS SUVs — again
The latest facelift extends an already long model cycle for the U.S.-built SUVs.
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2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid expands the horizon
Subaru’s first hybrid Wilderness might sound like keyword-stuffing, but it’s simply where the brand sees growth.
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Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
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NTSB: Ford’s BlueCruise failed to intervene in 2 fatal crashes
The agency investigated the crashes in 2024 that killed three and determined that the hands-free driving system failed to brake for stationary vehicles.
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Polestar launches recycled battery content in two models
Batteries in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now get at least half of their cobalt from recycled sources.
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2027 Subaru Getaway EV primed for family fun
A smart strategy with Toyota brings Subaru an electric SUV that serves as a stealth flagship.
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Polestar 3 global production moves to Volvo’s US plant
The automaker siblings will discontinue production of the EV model in China and make it only in North America.
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GM temporarily lays off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero EV plant
The automaker previously cut around 1,200 jobs, effective Jan. 5, at the former Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant it converted to produce EVs.
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Google will open-source Android Automotive OS SDV platform
The company said the platform standardizes the software layer of vehicle architectures, allowing OEMs the ability to integrate modules running software from dozens of different suppliers.
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Three stores, two buyers and one seller: The complex tale of the Hello Auto sale
Ghreiwati Auto Group acquired Mazda and Kia stores in Southern California, while a Subaru store went to a different buyer.
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Why the Iran war hasn’t yet affected US vehicle sales forecasts
Cox Automotive notes that it historically takes months of high gas prices to broadly impact new-vehicle sales.
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JLR confirms temporary production pause at Solihull UK plant
A fire at a supplier’s facility in Norway led to an early production shutdown before a planned Easter break.
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Base Station travel trailer boasts Honda design and engineering
The pandemic introduced a new generation to the outdoorsy lifestyle, and the Honda-engineered, U.S.-built product could drive these younger active types to the brand and its dealerships.
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IIHS eyes crash avoidance improvements with its 2026 safety awards
SUVs accounted for 47 of the 63 vehicles that earned a spot on the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards list.
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Hyundai plans to launch 36 ‘new and enhanced’ vehicles in North America through 2030
The plans are part of a $26 billion investment commitment in U.S. manufacturing the company announced last year.
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Bentley’s first EV remains on for 2027, though several others are canceled
As the British luxury brand pivots toward plug-in hybrids, the VW Group luxury brand writes off some — but not all — of its EVs.
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New CarMax CEO Barr looks to tech for better UX
After some rough quarters and a loss of market share to rivals like Carvana, leadership is focused on an interface that’s easier to use.
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Rivian walks back 2027 profitability target
The EV maker no longer expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in 2027 as it focuses on autonomous vehicle technology efforts, including a multiyear partnership with Uber.
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Dealers need to step up and educate on EV charging: JD Power
The firm underscored that EV drivers have a lot to navigate to understand the best home-charging option — and dealers are in the best position to help.
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JLR parts ways with disruptive lead designer
Gerry McGovern, who wanted to scrap Jaguar’s heritage, survived dismissal rumors before departure.
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Honda Sony Mobility cancels planned EVs
The partners are reevaluating the future of the JV, which was set to launch the Afeela 1 sedan in California later this year.
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ColumnDealers chafe as Scout Motors plans to sell cars factory-direct
Despite legal opposition, dealer-less sales are “100% of the plan,” says Scott Keogh, CEO of the VW Group’s spinoff automaker.
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Audi confirms Q9 SUV as new flagship, with US buyers firmly in focus
A new three-row SUV will claim the A8 sedan’s former role at the top of the lineup, and an A2 e-tron urban EV is returning elsewhere.
