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GM is now using recycled battery materials for its new EVs
Some customer-bound EVs from Chevrolet and Cadillac now have cells made with bits of previous GM batteries.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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GM CFO expects improved 2027 cash flow after EV restructuring
The executive also credits the company’s focus on its portfolio of vehicles for improved cash flow over the past decade.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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TrendlineAutonomous Vehicles
Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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VW refreshes ID.4 EV, brings it into Tiguan family
The ID. Tiguan arrives in Europe in early 2027 and is confirmed as U.S.-bound with details yet to come.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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How Jeep is charting a new course for its marketing
New campaign “This Is Jeep Country” celebrates the brand’s American heritage, while multicultural extensions speak to a fragmented landscape.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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ColumnThe charge is on for more EV chargers
Electric vehicle sales are in a slump, but high-speed public charging station installations are on a hitting streak.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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Torcal EV arrives as one of Bentley’s lowest-cost models
The luxury Bentley Torcal compact SUV joins the automaker's global lineup at near entry-level to attract younger consumers.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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Q&AToyota’s US sales boss talks EVs, hybrid trucks and maintaining affordability
With multiple EVs, Toyota has “gas-price-proofed our lineup,” its head of U.S. sales told WardsAuto.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Mercedes-AMG adds a V-8 to its CLE — and it’s sold out before arrival
With a twin-turbo V-8 making 637 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 193-mph top speed, the exclusive CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is limited to just 30 cars worldwide.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Lotus targets US sales in its turnaround strategy
Brand reputation and profit margins top the automaker's ambitions, per its CFO.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid starts at $37K, projected at 38 mpg
Pricing rivals that of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid, while the automaker’s e-Power system is set to bring EV responsiveness without charging.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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EU could lose billions by excluding UK auto trade
Breaking deep historical auto industry production relations could risk a staggering sum of lost revenues and jobs for both economies, warns the SMMT.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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2027 BMW 3-Series lineup leaves top performance to gasoline six
The brand-defining sedan inherits cues from the i3 EV but offers a true-to-form inline-6 engine at the top of the range.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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Boston Dynamics begins robotics testing at Hyundai, outlines expansion
The company is training its Atlas humanoids to take over repetitive and heavy tasks at the automaker’s factories, with plans to begin component assembly by 2030.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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ColumnDrones, defense systems, and the new ‘Arsenal of Democracy’
The auto industry and military are converging once again. Should we be concerned?
By John McElroy • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Audi A2 returns as an affordable EV for Europe
The A2 e-tron is Audi’s most efficient regular-production EV yet, according to the VW Group premium brand — but it’s not planned for the U.S.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Volvo Cars sets former Porsche North America leader as global CEO
Klaus Zellmer will enter a lengthy transition period as current Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson eyes his second retirement.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Hyundai sees growth in hybrids, robotaxis and physical AI
Hyundai Motor Group’s recent CEO Investor Day served to underscore how the company’s recent technology investments fit in with making more cars, more profitably.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Cox raises 2026 new-car sales forecast on positive indicators
Gas prices aren't slowing sales, and wealthier buyers are accounting for a bigger piece of the market, according to the industry analysts at Cox Automotive.
By Jim Henry • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Volvo aims to double profit margins with product blitz
The automaker sees a stronger lineup with “regionally tailored electrified cars” and synergies with China’s Geely.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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Nissan, McLaren boost investment in UK’s auto industry
The automakers committed to building additional models in the country: a new hybrid Nissan Kicks and McLaren’s upcoming performance SUV.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation
The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Renault, Geely invest 2B reais in Brazil JV
The investment, worth $389 million, will help line up a new, electrified Renault for the market in 2027.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Volvo adds long-range PHEV versions of XC60 and XC90
The XC60 midsize SUV now has an electric range of nearly 125 miles between charges, Volvo claims.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Volkswagen expands driver assistance features in US models
Among the new features are driver-initiated lane changes on additional models, rear pedestrian detection and predictive adaptive cruise control for a smoother driving experience.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Europe faces a critical point in solid-state battery development, exec says
Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy walked WardsAuto through the challenge behind scaling battery production in the region — and why he believes success at it would create a competitive advantage for the industry.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2026
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