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Hyundai’s new Driving Simulator can pack years of track testing into hours
The automaker can validate dozens of different vehicle configurations in simulation without having to build a single prototype.
By Eric Walz • July 20, 2026 -
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JLR adds charging access and tools for customers in Europe
Two expanded commercial partnerships help the automaker improve EV and plug-in hybrid customer experiences.
By Paul Myles • July 20, 2026 -
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Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Kia recalls nearly 463K Telluride SUVs due to fire risk from overheated power seat motors
To date, Kia has received no reports of injuries or crashes related to the issue despite several reports of fires beneath the front seats.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 17, 2026 -
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Geely claims record-setting performance and efficiency with downsized EV power units
The parent of Volvo Cars and Polestar claims AI-assisted torque management and cooling system improvements.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 17, 2026 -
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California offers $3,500 point-of-sale rebate for first-time EV buyers
The instant rebate is part of a broader $600 million incentive package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law to keep the state a leader in clean transportation.
By Eric Walz • July 16, 2026 -
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Stellantis Q2 shipments grow thanks to North America
The automaker group reported 10% YoY growth in core markets in the second quarter, while deliveries declined or were flat in markets outside North America and Europe.
By Paul Myles • July 16, 2026 -
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Mitsubishi Motors taps Texas port to boost US auto distribution
The company selected Port Freeport to improve its transportation flows to Gulf and Midwest dealer partners.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 15, 2026 -
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Lucid makes sweeping leadership changes as sales falter
As the EV maker struggles to find anything close to the volume it previously projected for its lauded Gravity SUV, Lucid has replaced nearly its entire C-suite and seeks more accountability.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 15, 2026 -
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Honda recalls over 325K Odyssey minivans for backup camera failures
Water can enter the camera assembly and corrode the unit’s circuit board, preventing the image from displaying when shifting into reverse.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 15, 2026 -
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Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron
The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage for use in next-generation vehicles.
By Phil Neuffer • July 14, 2026 -
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Polestar reports record first-half sales despite slump in Q2
The automaker has been banned from selling its EVs in the U.S. because of connected-vehicle technology linked to China.
By Paul Myles • July 14, 2026 -
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Facing high costs, Volkswagen aims to halve model lineup
The global automaker seeks to cut equipment options by up to 75% and its production capacity to 9 million units.
By Greg Kable • July 14, 2026 -
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Ford and Canada’s Unifor reach tentative deal, setting up broader Detroit Three labor talks
The auto union is banking on Ford to set a deal that might be extended to GM and Stellantis, but experts warn that both sides are in a weak negotiating position.
By Keith Nuthall • July 13, 2026 -
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Hyundai adds connected garage tech to vehicle infotainment screens
The automaker is partnering with Chamberlain Group, a manufacturer of garage door openers and security systems, to add its “myQ” Connected Garage technology to some models.
By Eric Walz • July 13, 2026 -
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Gordie Howe bridge set to open July 27 after weekslong delay
Projections show each hour 400 commercial vehicles could cross the new span between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, originally scheduled to debut last month.
By Larry Avila • July 13, 2026 -
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Gas prices might help offset glut of off-lease EVs
EV lease returns are on the rise — and if pump prices ramp up again, supply and demand might find a balance that’s good for dealers.
By Jim Henry • July 13, 2026 -
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Q&ANissan US product chief talks tariffs, hybrids and hands-off driving
Fewer sedans and the return of the body-on-frame Xterra are part of the sweeping changes in store for the automaker's U.S. lineup, according to Ponz Pandikuthira.
By Gary Witzenburg • July 10, 2026 -
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Polestar 4 lineup adds upright SUV body style
European and Asian markets will get the Polestar 4 SUV, but U.S. customers lose out due to the EV brand’s exit from the market.
By Paul Myles • July 10, 2026 -
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Bentley confirms first fully electric model for September reveal
The EV, to be called Torcal, will join the British luxury brand’s Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga.
By Paul Myles • July 10, 2026 -
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Ford recalls 66K hybrid SUVs for missing pedestrian warning sounds
The recall expands an October 2025 recall for a software error that can prevent pedestrian warning sounds from playing at low speeds.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 9, 2026 -
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For Volvo Cars, EVs are bright spot amid lackluster Q2
The automaker’s global sales slump for the April-to-June period stems from continued trading challenges, particularly in China.
By Paul Myles • July 9, 2026 -
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GM issues recall, stop-sale order for rear power seat fault in Cadillac Vistiq
The third-row power-folding seatback may fail to reverse when a person gets in the way.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2026 -
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Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion
The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacomas will shift from Mexico after the buildout, but the company plans to double its San Antonio factory footprint by 2030.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 7, 2026 -
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2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE preview: Luxury EV challenges van preconceptions
Fully electric passenger van has a long, spacious cabin but drives like a smaller SUV.
By Greg Kable • July 7, 2026 -
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EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains, for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.
By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026
