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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.
By Greg Kable • March 11, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company
ColumnHow 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.
By Steve Finlay • March 11, 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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Courtesy of Renault Group
Renault focuses strategy on SDVs, China-like speed to market
The automaker is aiming to grow outside its domestic European markets, where its expects 100% of sales to come from BEVs by 2030.
By Paul Myles • March 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls over 4.3M trucks, SUVs over trailer module defect
In November, the automaker closed its review of the issue, concluding that the loss of trailer lights did not violate federal safety standards due to the presence of driver warning messages.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 413K Explorer SUVs for rear suspension issue
The vehicles are facing another safety recall over broken rear suspension toe links, which have prompted multiple recalls dating back to 2016.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis offering commercial EVs at diesel prices in Europe
The automaker seeks to boost European EV adoption by temporarily pegging prices at ICE levels.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell departs Stellantis
No reason was given for the sudden exit of the top executive for Chrysler and Alfa Romeo in North America.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford
Ford scrapped cost-cutting norms to create its $30,000 EV
The automaker applied bounties, not bean-counting, down to the smaller parts that collectively have a cascading effect on an EV’s weight, aerodynamics and overall efficiency.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 5, 2026 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks
The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo ramps up EX60 production to meet demand
The automaker sees strong demand in Europe for its midsize electric SUV ahead of U.S. launch.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM merging its CPO dealer sales program with CarBravo
The move will consolidate the automaker’s certified pre-owned vehicle sales under a single, nationwide omnichannel platform for car shoppers.
By Eric Walz • March 4, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo rolling out its largest OTA software update in history
Starting this week, around 2.5 million vehicles globally will receive the new “Volvo Car UX” free of charge.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mazda North America Operations
Mazda North America CEO looks to boost US sales with new CX-5
The refreshed crossover is targeted at young, growing families and starts around 40% below the average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • March 3, 2026 -
Courtesy of Elektrobit
AI doubled auto industry cyberattacks: Upstream
The rise of malicious incidents last year reveals that the mobility industry’s early adoption of the technology has accelerated cybersecurity risks, a new report found.
By Paul Myles • March 3, 2026 -
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Polestar accelerates EU push with biggest model launch yet
Four new electric vehicles are expected to launch over the next three years, including an entry-level compact SUV in 2028.
By Paul Myles • March 2, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America
Nissan recalls 642K Rogue SUVs over engine issues
The affected vehicles are equipped with the automaker’s 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. The problems include seized bearings and faulty electronic throttle body units.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 2, 2026 -
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China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs
The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Corp.
Nissan’s 2027 Rogue comes to US with third-gen hybrid system
The automaker's e-Power system ushers in a different engineering approach from rivals Toyota and Honda.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Newspress UK
EU auto sales start 2026 with a slump
ICE powertrains are seen as driving the fall in new-car registrations within Europe’s broader economic bloc.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings
Aston Martin plans 20% cut in workforce as losses mount
The British automaker lists U.S. and China tariffs among the factors creating “unprecedented” uncertainties.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis posts $26B loss amid EV reset
As the automaker sidelines electric vehicles, it sees North America as a potential growth engine in 2026.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Lucid
Lucid will protect margins as it reaches further into mass market
The California EV maker is still losing money on every vehicle, but is betting on autonomy in the long run.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 25, 2026 -
Permission granted by Eric Walz
2026 Mazda CX-5 review: A bigger cabin, premium interior and more tech
Mazda emphasizes comfort and spaciousness in the refreshed version of its best-selling model in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling
Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota partners with Treehouse for residential EV charger installation
The electrical contractor provides an upfront installation quote within 48 hours after a customer submits a handful of photos and completes a short survey.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 24, 2026
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