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  • Peugeot 408 Production Mulhouse France
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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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    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 Waymo robotaxi drives across an intersection in San Francisco, with the Bay Bridge and a building with a Chase logo towering in the background. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Autonomous Vehicles

    Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.

    By WardsAuto staff
  • A dark green Rivian R1S electric SUV driving on a city street with buildings in the background.
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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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    Courtesy of Ford
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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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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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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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    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
  • A shiny remanufactured clutch housing in the forefront, a tarnished used one in the background
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    Reman auto parts business just begging to be ‘discovered’

    John McElroy argues that remanufactured parts should be on the minds of more dealerships — but a broader movement to utilize them needs to start with automakers.

    By John McElroy • May 21, 2026
  • A gray Slate Auto electric truck parked outdoors in front of an industrial building with metal siding.
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    Michigan awards $5M to Slate Auto to expand its headquarters

    The EV startup plans a total capital investment of $10.4 million in the state, creating at least 392 new jobs across corporate, engineering and design over the next five years.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • Volvo EX60 Start Of Production 2026
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    Volvo’s electric EX60 launches in US, undercutting its PHEV sibling

    An entry-level version of the EV priced under $60,000 will help Volvo target more shoppers.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • A yellow vehicle drives on a test track, with rolling hills and clouds in the background.
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    Mercedes-AMG unveils new electric GT 4-Door Coupe

    Axial-flux motors, 1,169 hp and 600-kW charging set a fresh technology template for EVs from the Mercedes performance brand.

    By Greg Kable • May 20, 2026
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    For dealers and automakers alike, good service is good business

    Automakers aren’t just interested in building and selling vehicles, they also pay keen attention to how dealers service them. Here’s why.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    Ford promises 5 new passenger cars for Europe by 2029

    The automaker’s sales push comes with a warning to EU regulators that consumer powertrain choice must be respected.

    By • May 19, 2026
  • A reddish-orange SUV on a production line in a factory.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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    Toyota eyes $2B plant expansion in San Antonio

    That automaker is assessing potential locations and seeking incentives for a new facility in Texas, called Project Orca, with construction set to begin this year.

    By Sara Samora • May 18, 2026
  • A black 2027 Subaru Getaway electric SUV parked outdoors with an orange sky in the background.
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    Subaru postpones in-house EV development after profits fall 90%

    The automaker recorded $385 million in impairment losses and expenses related to EVs as it shifts its strategy towards ICE and hybrid vehicles.

    By • May 18, 2026
  • Range Rover SV Ultra Exterior 2027
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    JLR’s Q4 revenue improves as $2.3B in savings promised

    Revenue in the final quarter of FY2026 was still down 11% YoY and by nearly 21% for the full-year, but the outlook is showing improvement.

    By • May 18, 2026
  • Jaguar Type 01 Test Mule Monaco
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    Jaguar’s electric luxury GT dubbed the Type 01

    The upcoming model's name is said to represent zero-tailpipe emissions and the first car in a new family of models.

    By • May 15, 2026