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  • Lotus Emira 420 Sport 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 • June 8, 2026
  • Nissan Motor Co UK Sunderland
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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 • June 5, 2026
  • The interior of a Kia EV3 showing the dashboard and front seats. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Artificial Intelligence

    Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

    By WardsAuto staff
  • Rendering of VW PowerCo battery cell plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
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    Deep Dive

    In 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
  • A blue and green graphic of a software-defined vehicle with pieces coming off the back.
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    Courtesy of Arm
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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 • June 4, 2026
  • Fiat Pomigliano d’Arco Plant
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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 • June 4, 2026
  • A vessel docked at an ocean port in South Carolina.
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    Courtesy of South Carolina Ports Authority/Matthew Peacock
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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
  • A Hyundai mobile service van is photographed in New Port Richey, Florida, on May 12, 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 • June 3, 2026
  • A graphic of a Stellantis SUV showing normally hidden electrical components with the corporate logos of Stellantis and Applied Intuition above.
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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 • June 3, 2026
  • 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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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
  • A 2026 Lexus ES.
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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
  • Peugeot 408 Production Mulhouse France
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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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 • June 2, 2026
  • Sporty versions of the Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Hornet together on the track
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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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 • June 1, 2026
  • A dark green Rivian R1S electric SUV driving on a city street with buildings in the background.
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    Courtesy of Rivian
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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 • June 1, 2026
  • 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R
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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 • May 29, 2026
  • Nissan Leaf Production Sunderland
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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 • May 29, 2026
  • The instrument cluster of a Jeep Wagoneer showing an indicator that Stellantis' hands-free drive feature is active.
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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 • May 29, 2026
  • Ferrari Luce BEV 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 • 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 • May 28, 2026
  • Range Rover SV Ultra 2027
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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 • May 27, 2026
  • The Stellantis STLA One vehicle platform unveiled on stage at the company's Investor Day event on May 21.
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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 • May 27, 2026
  • A rendering of a silver building with the Vinfast logo on a baby blue background, with a parking lot in front of it.
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    Courtesy of Vinfast.

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    North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory

    The state is looking to acquire the megasite of a proposed automotive and battery facility and protect taxpayer money tied to the delayed $3 billion project.

    By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2026
  • A 2018 Volvo XC60 SUV, in white.
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    Courtesy of Volvo Cars
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    Volvo Cars can continue to sell vehicles in the US despite China links

    The automaker, which is owned by China-based Geely, said it had worked with the U.S. Department of Commerce to gain specific authorization.

    By • Updated June 8, 2026
  • 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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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis taps tech partners to create ‘digital twins’ of its assembly plants

    Pilot deployments of the AI-powered technology are planned for select plants in North America beginning this year.

    By • May 26, 2026
  • Lotus Type 135 Teaser V8 Hybrid
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    Lotus dumps EV-only strategy, teases 1,000+ hp hybrid

    The Type 135 hybrid supercar is planned to debut in 2028 as the iconic brand celebrates the 80th anniversary of its origins.

    By • May 26, 2026
  • The Ram 2500 Black Express from the front, parked on a dirt lot.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis to invest $70B as part of new 5-year strategic plan

    The automaker said the U.S. market leads its expectations for growth and profit powered by a slew of new partnership announcements.

    By • May 22, 2026