Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for the EU

Antonio Filosa is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for "technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 9, 2025

2026 Lucid Gravity Touring gets closer to Earth

The rollout of a more affordable version gives the Lucid Gravity EV a better chance to click with families.

By Bengt Halvorson • Dec. 9, 2025

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Volkswagen Group appoints new head of group and product strategy

Ludwig Fazel will report directly to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume in the new role.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2025

Zeekr launched in Germany as U.K. EV charge-per-mile wins backing

Premium brand confident of sales in Europe's biggest auto market.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 8, 2025

Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics

Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions resulting from other potential international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025

Honda recalls nearly 257K Accord Hybrid models for software defect

Due to a programming error by Honda’s supplier, the integrated control module can reset while driving, leading to a loss of power.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2025

Hybrids top EU new car registrations through October

Meanwhile, BEVs have recorded year-on-year increases but still remain below regulator targets, said the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025

Trump proposes ‘reset’ of CAFE standards

The White House claims that the current Biden-era standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2025

GAC starts European vehicle production with Magna

Aion V electric SUVs begin rolling off the assembly line at Graz, Austria, hoping to sidestep EU import tariffs.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 4, 2025

Ford recalls nearly 230K Bronco SUVs over blank instrument cluster displays

The digital display, which shows critical vehicle information, may fail to power up at startup due to a software error.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 3, 2025

Tariffs swing volumes up and down for auto haulers

Carriers and brokers serving automakers face volatile demand, driving them to focus on what they can control.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2025

AI design helping automakers match China’s speed-to-market

Neural Concept is growing its client base by promising production speed, efficiency and razor’s-edge technology.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 3, 2025

GM senior vice president of software and services to depart

Baris Cetinok's exit comes as the automaker brings together its vehicle software engineering and global product under one organization, which has led to a reshuffling of executive leadership.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 2, 2025

Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2025

Ionna plans $250M investment in EV charging infrastructure in California

The joint venture between eight automakers plans to install up to 30,000 electric vehicle charging bays in the U.S. by 2030.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2025

Toyota recalls over 1M vehicles over backup camera issues

The recall includes more than three dozen Toyota and Lexus models.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 1, 2025

Shifting gears: How to drive stronger connections as consumer behaviors change

Insights to help automotive marketers engage buyers across shifting trends.

Dec. 1, 2025

Novelis resumes operations after second fire at New York plant

The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 26, 2025

Former Stellantis exec returns to head financial services and leasing

Jon Nelson joined Fiat Chrysler in 2015. He previously served as finance head for product planning, capital allocation and synergies before departing the automaker in 2024.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2025

Honda recalls more than 400K Civics due to risk of wheel detachment

Some accessory wheels available to the model were manufactured without the steel inserts that keep lug nuts secure.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 25, 2025

The new electric Jeep Recon promises capability and performance

The Moab hero model reaches North American markets next year, boasting premium off-road handling and supercar on-road acceleration.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 25, 2025

Ford focused on improving quality at its Kentucky Truck Plant

The automaker invested $500 million in the factory last year to prepare for the launch of the 2026 Expedition, which began rolling off the assembly line earlier this year.

By Tanya Gazdik • Nov. 24, 2025

GM’s chief AI officer Barak Turovsky departs

The tech executive who was leading the automaker’s AI vision resigned after eight months on the job.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 24, 2025

First drive: 2026 Hyundai Palisade HEV makes a good thing better

Despite being more expensive than the gas-powered version, the automaker claims its better fuel economy will see buyers recoup those dollars within two years.

By Tanya Gazdik • Nov. 21, 2025

Tesla Cybertruck chief departs company

Siddhant Awasthi is leaving Tesla as sales of the vehicle collapse.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 20, 2025