Nissan to export US-built Murano SUV to Japan

The Japan government is accepting U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as proof of compliance with local motor vehicle requirements.

Mexico’s auto parts sector thinks it will withstand US trade policy instability

The industry hopes 2026 will see a return to growth, though upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments in the country.

Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian, buy 50K R2 SUVs to use as robotaxis

The ride-hailing company will initially purchase 10,000 electric SUVs, with the option to buy 40,000 more in 2030 if certain “autonomous milestones” are met.

BMW unveils fully electric i3 sedan with pioneering technology

The distinctive sedan is based on an entirely new structure that CEO Oliver Zipse said will underpin at least six new EV models by the end of the decade.

CarMax appoints Keith Barr as CEO

He joins the used-car retailer after serving as chief executive of InterContinental Hotels Group.

Hyundai to integrate Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion platform in select vehicles

The automaker says its expanded partnership with Nvidia will put it at the forefront of “AI-defined driving.”

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

Volkswagen Group results expose pressure behind ‘resilience’

Profits at the world’s second largest automaker fell by more than 50% in 2025 as tariffs, restructuring and EV investment bite into bottom line.

First drive: The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will stand out, not reinvent

We sample a prototype of Mercedes-Benz’s forthcoming electric C-class sedan ahead of its US market launch early next year

Justice Department sues to block California clean cars rules

The California rules amount to “backdoor fuel economy policies” and an “illegal EV mandate” that would further drive up prices, the administration claims. 

Third-generation dealers branch out with RBM Automotive Group

The first move for brother and sister David Ellis and Casey Frames was to acquire Porsche, Land Rover and Nissan dealers in Greenville, South Carolina from Asbury Automotive Group.

Ford recalls 604K SUVs for windshield wiper motor failures

A supplier manufacturing defect may cause the wipers to stop working on certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles.

Lucid reveals Lunar robotaxi concept, previews Cosmos and Earth

Three Midsize models aim toward profitability with Lucid’s leaner new platform, while autonomous-driving features point to a new subscription model.

FTC warns 97 auto dealership groups about deceptive pricing

The letters stress the need for truthful and transparent pricing in the automotive industry.

Honda cancels 0 Series EVs amid ‘extremely challenging’ financials

Tariffs and global competition factor into a quiet end for a family of EVs set for Ohio production.

USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

EU new car registrations dip in January despite EV growth

Fiat spurred Stellantis performance while new brands based in China drove BEV sales growth.

Toyota recalls over 141K Prius models for rear door switch water intrusion

The issue can cause a short circuit, leading to a rear door opening while driving. Owner notification letters were set to be mailed beginning March 15.

New-car affordability challenges may drive used-vehicle demand

Meanwhile, high auction prices push dealers to “self-source” used cars.

Ram targets small commercial van market with ProMaster City’s return

The new vehicle will fill a slot U.S. automakers abandoned in 2023. It’s a market sector Stellantis believes could be worth $4 billion annually.

Mercedes-Benz VLE EV shows that vans can be luxury limos

The upmarket aero-styled van family will be sold in the U.S. with a choice of electric or gasoline power, and seating for up to eight.

Nissan names new CFO amid turnaround challenges

George Leondis, who joined Nissan in 2004, will see through a plan to aid the financially struggling automaker's recovery.

How creating FordDirect helped avert a potential automaker-dealer showdown

Dealer veteran David Kain, the joint venture’s first employee, recounts how the partnership came about during the early stages of internet shopping.

UK vehicle registrations just hit a high, as EV market share shrank

A traditionally slow month saw demand for PHEVs record the largest growth, SMMT data showed.

Nissan e-Power review: Hybrid power set to amp up 2027 Rogue

Kept in charge by a gasoline engine, an electric drive motor powers the wheels in Nissan’s third-generation e-Power series hybrid system.