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  • 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport
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    2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport feels more electrified

    Performance tuning from Toyota Gazoo Racing adds a fun-to-drive factor to this efficient plug-in hybrid SUV — making it a Wards 10 Best winner.

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    Asbury’s DMS platform shift is paying off for dealers and shoppers

    The Tekion transition has boosted efficiency and productivity and streamlined the experience — and that eases pressure to cut margins despite an uptick in inventory of off-lease vehicles.

  • Kyung-wha Kang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the U.S. speaking at an event announcing Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's investment for future products.
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    Hyundai supports future products with $450M manufacturing investment in Alabama

    The funds will be used for new engine production, advanced extended range EV technology and for preparations to build upcoming versions of the Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs.

  • Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
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    2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid ekes out every last drop of performance

    Engineers embed electric power into the transmission and the turbocharger for a uniquely Porsche electrified experience worthy of a 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award.

  • An aerial view of the General Motors, Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant in Michigan.
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    GM confirms Lansing Delta Township plant will produce hybrid vehicles

    The automaker and the Department of Energy are restructuring a previously-awarded $500 million grant to support the investment.

  • A rendering of a software-defined vehicle showing various electronics and networked computer systems.
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    Auto technology has industry execs bracing for disruption

    By 2035, consumers will see offerings in software-defined vehicles as the main sales differentiator in vehicles, making AI and digital capabilities a top battleground today, according to a KPMG survey.

  • A yellow-painted robot moves the windshield into position on a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson in Michigan.
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    Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

    For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

  • Stellantis Zaragoza Leapmotor B10
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    Stellantis starts building Leapmotor cars in Europe

    The automaker will use spare capacity at its plant in Zaragoza, Spain, to produce the B10 SUV as it deepens its partnership with the China-based brand.

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    Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

    Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

  • A hand pulls up a windshield wiper on a car to check it
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    Lithia Motors is seeing benefits from AI in service ‘pre-sales’

    CEO Bryan DeBoer said AI agents rarely miss an opportunity to offer to change your windshield wipers, and it’s resulting in increased sales at the U.K. dealerships that already have the tech.

  • Volvo Autonomous Trucking Waabi Canada
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    Europe can benefit from driverless tech developed in US: Volvo Group

    The ample lessons from self-driving truck tests in North America could help bring commercial applications to Europe in the near future, said Ingor Stürmer, head of Volvo Autonomous Solutions.

  • 2026 BMW M5 Touring
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    2026 BMW M5 Touring marries performance with practicality

    The 717-hp BMW M5 plug-in hybrid system returns to the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list for 2026, this time in a family-friendly sport wagon.

  • Ford Home Power Station
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    Ford’s $30,000 Fathom EV aims to simplify bidirectional charging

    “Our goal wasn’t just to add bidirectional power to our EVs, but to redesign the system to cost far less,” said Dave McCreadie, Ford’s director of grid and energy services.

  • Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa
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    Stellantis promises greater revenue growth as cost-cutting accelerates

    The automaker lost 90% less money in the third quarter, compared to last year, largely thanks to cost cuts. It sees continued revenue growth as an opportunity. 

  • Tesla robot at the World Premiere of Disney's Tron: Ares at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on Oct. 6, 2025.
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    Tesla begins humanoid production in California

    Elon Musk said in an earnings call that customer shipments could be ready by next year as Tesla makes progress on its Optimus robotics line in Fremont.

  • 2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody
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    Brampton sale, tariffs loom over Stellantis-Unifor labor talks

    Experts see a recent strike authorization vote giving the union more tools to exact pressure, but ahead of the U.S. midterms neither side appears to be in a rush.

  • Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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    2027 Hyundai Palisade’s advanced hybrid powertrain provides best of both worlds

    The hybrid beats V-6 versions in power and efficiency: 30 mpg combined versus 20 mpg.

  • A white sign covering the side of a parking garage reads "Actually go to the bank? Bless your heart." The Ally wordmark and "Do it right." slogan can be seen in the bottom right corner.
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    Ally Financial sees significant growth in auto loan, lease originations

    A strategy to have dealers pass through all applications, whether or not they meet approval standards, is paying off.

  • The grill of a black Audi SUV with an American flag on a pole in the background.
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    Audi investing $4B to build its first US plant in Georgia

    The factory will have a production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles a year, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and the first vehicles built in the early 2030s.

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    LaFontaine Auto Group goes all-in with high-tech inspection system

    UVeye’s CEO envisions its vehicle-scanning devices will someday be ubiquitous, including at places such as grocery store parking lots.

  • A GM-operated automated research SUV tests autonomous-driving technology on a highway with blue sky in the background.
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    GM targets ‘personal autonomy’ as Super Cruise rolls out to more models

    The company is expanding the hands-free highway driving feature to its highest volume pickups and SUVs, with a more advanced eyes-off version debuting in 2028.

  • Volvo EX60 P10
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    Volvo EX60 is a brilliantly executed EV

    The midsize electric SUV offers more than 500 hp, very fast charging and space-efficient packaging.

  • Jaguar I Pace Waymo 2018
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    Waymo to launch its robotaxi service in Spain

    The driverless technology company expects its commercial service to be up and running next year.

  • Volvo XC90 2026
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    Volvo Cars cuts 2,500 jobs after posting $373M loss in Q3

    The automaker’s financial woes continue with sales challenges in both the U.S. and China.

  • Pictured are Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry (left), and Kei Uruma, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Electric (right) shaking hands with the corporate logos of each company in the background.
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    Foxconn to acquire 50% stake of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility

    The two companies’ strategic alliance and joint operating agreement combines their capabilities on electric powertrains, software and vehicle control, along with EV platforms.