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Electrified vehicles boost EU sales in April
Both legacy and emerging brands from China saw double-digit year-over-year growth in hybrid and electric new-car registrations.
By Paul Myles • June 9, 2026 -
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Ford, Bloomberg investing $5M to train technicians at Detroit schools
Ford says the U.S. auto industry will need more than 350,000 new technicians by 2029 to keep pace with rapid vehicle technological shifts, including 7,000 in Michigan.
By Eric Walz • June 9, 2026 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
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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2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7 debut bolder look, building brand upward
The third-generation luxury SUV gains a six-passenger layout while Audi leaves room for a larger and more luxurious Q9.
By Greg Kable • June 9, 2026 -
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Robust demand for Volvo Cars’ EVs eases global sales slump
Fully electric models are the automaker’s only growth segment, amid early signs of a recovery in the U.S.
By Paul Myles • June 8, 2026 -
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ColumnAutomakers: Catch up to China Speed!
Once again, Detroit needs to swallow its pride and go back to school, John McElroy writes.
By John McElroy • June 8, 2026 -
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Lotus launches most powerful 4-cylinder Emira 420 Sport
The track-day focused gasoline sports car breaks cover claiming 0-62 mph in under four seconds.
By Paul Myles • June 8, 2026 -
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Nissan UK in talks to build China’s Chery brand passenger cars
The MoU between the automakers could help Nissan use excess U.K. production capacity, as a contract manufacturer for Chery.
By Paul Myles • June 5, 2026 -
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Deep DiveIn Canada, aborted EV projects raise questions over supply chain subsidies
Several huge EV battery supply-chain projects in Canada have been mothballed, while the country continues to lay the groundwork for more prospects.
By Keith Nuthall • June 5, 2026 -
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Why Western OEMs are falling behind China in SDV development
Automakers' decision to keep software defined vehicle architecture in-house or outsource it is only part of "a really strategic decision."
By Eric Walz • June 4, 2026 -
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Stellantis plans bargain basement EVs for Europe by 2028
The automaker aims to chase a share of Europe’s small urban EV market with vehicles priced starting well under $20,000.
By Paul Myles • June 4, 2026 -
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Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity
The port plans to enhance its rail infrastructure and vessel parking areas to support automakers moving parts for just-in-time supply chains.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 4, 2026 -
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Hyundai is helping set dealers up for mobile service
The automaker sees mobile service vans as a way of extending the dealership experience — and potentially expanding service capacity.
By Bengt Halvorson • June 3, 2026 -
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Stellantis turns to industry partners for developing its next-gen vehicle platform
Expanded technology partnerships aim to help the automaker grow with software-defined vehicles and advanced autonomous driving tech.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2026 -
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UAW strike at Michigan supplier to GM seeks amends for 2008
Wages and benefits that have been left behind by inflation prompted a strike that could threaten the production of a range of Chevy and GMC pickups.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 2, 2026 -
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2026 Lexus ES review: Sedan finds your electric comfort zone
The Toyota luxury brand is offering similarly styled hybrid and fully electric versions — with AWD available for both.
By Tanya Gazdik • June 2, 2026 -
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Stellantis pumps over $1B into Peugeot production in France
French brand is the first of automaker's four global brands to get the new STLA One platform for EV and hybrid models.
By Paul Myles • June 2, 2026 -
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Scaling up: What dealers should know about Stellantis’ big product revamp
The automaker’s U.S. investment focuses on Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep, adding seven more models under $39,000 by 2030, including smaller Ram trucks and new compact Chrysler and Dodge SUVs.
By Bengt Halvorson • June 1, 2026 -
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NHTSA probe targets 115K Rivian vehicles over rear suspension issue
The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation received two reports last year of rear toe link separation while driving involving the R1S SUV, resulting in one crash.
By Eric Walz • June 1, 2026 -
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Pickups are behind a surge in high auto loan payments
Nearly a fifth of new-vehicle loans topped $1,000 in Q1 2026, hitting an all-time quarterly high, according to Experian.
By Jim Henry • May 29, 2026 -
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Nissan scraps UK’s $65M EV powertrain production plan
The reversal is part of the automaker's global turnaround strategy, which includes reduced EV investments.
By Paul Myles • May 29, 2026 -
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Stellantis to integrate Wayve’s self-driving software in future vehicles
The advanced automated driving capabilities are targeted for a 2028 launch in North America, eventually scaling across additional vehicle platforms and markets.
By Eric Walz • May 29, 2026 -
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Ferrari’s $640,000 Luce EV sets a new look, reconceives cabin
The luxury performance brand’s first electric car will serve as the halo at the top of its core lineup.
By Paul Myles • May 28, 2026 -
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Stellantis announces second JV with Dongfeng as Jeep, Peugeot go to China
Two major deals between the automakers aim to make the most of their existing vehicle manufacturing facilities.
By Paul Myles • May 28, 2026 -
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Range Rover SV Ultra promises stellar sound and elevated luxury
The new model claims world’s first application of British-developed electrostatic audio system featuring 21 lightweight thin‑film transducers serving as speakers.
By Paul Myles • May 27, 2026 -
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The Stellantis ‘STLA One’ global modular vehicle platform aims to cut costs
The new architecture brings together five different vehicle platforms into a single, more scalable version, which the automaker says will reduce complexity across models.
By Eric Walz • May 27, 2026
