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Courtesy of Sony Honda Mobility
Honda Sony Mobility cancels planned EVs
The partners are reevaluating the future of the JV, which was set to launch the Afeela 1 sedan in California later this year.
By Eric Walz • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Dealers need to step up and educate on EV charging: JD Power
The firm underscored that EV drivers have a lot to navigate to understand the best home-charging option — and dealers are in the best position to help.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Audi
Audi confirms Q9 SUV as new flagship, with US buyers firmly in focus
A new three-row SUV will claim the A8 sedan’s former role at the top of the lineup, and an A2 e-tron urban EV is returning elsewhere.
By Greg Kable • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Toyota
Toyota investing another $1B in its US manufacturing operations
It’s part of a $10 billion commitment over five years. About $800 million will go towards expanding EV and hybrid production in Kentucky.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM begins public road testing of its next-generation self-driving tech
The automaker will offer a more advanced, “eyes-off” version of its Super Cruise automated driving system in 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
By Eric Walz • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ferrari
Ferrari reveals lowest-cost ragtop
Amalfi Spider claims a quiet and weather-tight alternative to its coupe sibling.
By Paul Myles • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo cites no ‘single factor’ for ending EX30 US sales
The automaker is pulling the plug of what was its top-selling EV in 2025, while sales of its larger EVs will continue.
By Paul Myles • March 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Renault Group
Renault to sell EVs priced to match hybrids by 2030
The automaker predicts its “futuREady” strategy will see production cost savings passed on to consumers.
By Paul Myles • March 20, 2026 -
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GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity
The company is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of the second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said last week.
By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of Rivian
Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian, buy 50K R2 SUVs to use as robotaxis
The ride-hailing company will initially purchase 10,000 electric SUVs, with the option to buy 40,000 more in 2030 if certain “autonomous milestones” are met.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America
Nissan to export US-built Murano SUV to Japan
The Japan government is accepting U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as proof of compliance with local motor vehicle requirements.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of BMW
BMW unveils fully electric i3 sedan with pioneering technology
The distinctive sedan is based on an entirely new structure that CEO Oliver Zipse said will underpin at least six new EV models by the end of the decade.
By Greg Kable • March 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai to integrate Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion platform in select vehicles
The automaker says its expanded partnership with Nvidia will put it at the forefront of “AI-defined driving.”
By Eric Walz • March 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Justice Department sues to block California clean cars rules
The California rules amount to “backdoor fuel economy policies” and an “illegal EV mandate” that would further drive up prices, the administration claims.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
First drive: The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will stand out, not reinvent
We sample a prototype of Mercedes-Benz’s forthcoming electric C-class sedan ahead of its US market launch early next year
By Greg Kable • March 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Lucid
Lucid reveals Lunar robotaxi concept, previews Cosmos and Earth
Three Midsize models aim toward profitability with Lucid’s leaner new platform, while autonomous-driving features point to a new subscription model.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 16, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
EU new car registrations dip in January despite EV growth
Fiat spurred Stellantis performance while new brands based in China drove BEV sales growth.
By Paul Myles • March 13, 2026 -
Courtesy of Honda
Honda cancels 0 Series EVs amid ‘extremely challenging’ financials
Tariffs and global competition factor into a quiet end for a family of EVs set for Ohio production.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 13, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Ram targets small commercial van market with ProMaster City’s return
The new vehicle will fill a slot U.S. automakers abandoned in 2023. It’s a market sector Stellantis believes could be worth $4 billion annually.
By Dave Zoia • March 12, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
UK vehicle registrations just hit a high, as EV market share shrank
A traditionally slow month saw demand for PHEVs record the largest growth, SMMT data showed.
By Paul Myles • March 11, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
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 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 Nissan
Nissan e-Power review: Hybrid power set to amp up 2027 Rogue
Kept in charge by a gasoline engine, an electric drive motor powers the wheels in Nissan’s third-generation e-Power series hybrid system.
By Bob Gritzinger • 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
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