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Q&AToyota’s US sales boss talks EVs, hybrid trucks and maintaining affordability
With multiple EVs, Toyota has “gas-price-proofed our lineup,” its head of U.S. sales told WardsAuto.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG adds a V-8 to its CLE — and it’s sold out before arrival
With a twin-turbo V-8 making 637 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 193-mph top speed, the exclusive CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is limited to just 30 cars worldwide.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Courtesy of Lotus UK
Lotus targets US sales in its turnaround strategy
Brand reputation and profit margins top the automaker's ambitions, per its CFO.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid starts at $37K, projected at 38 mpg
Pricing rivals that of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid, while the automaker’s e-Power system is set to bring EV responsiveness without charging.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor UK
EU could lose billions by excluding UK auto trade
Breaking deep historical auto industry production relations could risk a staggering sum of lost revenues and jobs for both economies, warns the SMMT.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of BMW
2027 BMW 3-Series lineup leaves top performance to gasoline six
The brand-defining sedan inherits cues from the i3 EV but offers a true-to-form inline-6 engine at the top of the range.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Audi
Audi A2 returns as an affordable EV for Europe
The A2 e-tron is Audi’s most efficient regular-production EV yet, according to the VW Group premium brand — but it’s not planned for the U.S.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 22, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo aims to double profit margins with product blitz
The automaker sees a stronger lineup with “regionally tailored electrified cars” and synergies with China’s Geely.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
FCA US recalls 239K Ram 1500 pickup trucks over backup camera failure
While this is a separate recall, a similar issue caused the automaker to voluntarily recall over 800,000 vehicles — across its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands — earlier this year.
By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Corp.
Nissan, McLaren boost investment in UK’s auto industry
The automakers committed to building additional models in the country: a new hybrid Nissan Kicks and McLaren’s upcoming performance SUV.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Renault Geely of Brazil
Renault, Geely invest 2B reais in Brazil JV
The investment, worth $389 million, will help line up a new, electrified Renault for the market in 2027.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
FCA US recalls 328K Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over rear coil spring issue
Regulators suspect repairs completed under two previous recalls may have failed to address the problem.
By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo adds long-range PHEV versions of XC60 and XC90
The XC60 midsize SUV now has an electric range of nearly 125 miles between charges, Volvo claims.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen of America
Volkswagen expands driver assistance features in US models
Among the new features are driver-initiated lane changes on additional models, rear pedestrian detection and predictive adaptive cruise control for a smoother driving experience.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen
Volkswagen revives XL1 thinking with Mission Efficiency EV
VW applied the mindset — and the shape — behind the original XL1 to its latest electric-car technology.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 15, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center
The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 15, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen
Used vehicle price increases begin to slow as shoppers eye older cars
EVs remain the outperformers though, even as a flood of them returns from lease, according to Manheim's latest used-vehicle value index.
By Jim Henry • Sept. 11, 2026 -
Courtesy of Horse Powertrain
Horse Powertrain opens first US office in Detroit
The powertrain company said it can help automakers cut costs amid rapidly changing consumer demand.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 11, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford
Ford invests $1B in its key Kentucky plant for truck, SUV production
The new paint shop for Ford’s highest-revenue assembly plant will boost efficiency, the automaker said.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar’s EV concept teases new design language
The brand says its Formula 2030 concept, recently teased in a preview photo, will share design features with Polestar 2 and Polestar 7 models.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of Scout Motors
VW Group plans more ‘rugged vehicles’ for US amid sweeping restructure
Volkswagen says concentrating investment on fewer models globally will enable it to achieve higher volumes for individual vehicles, reduce costs and create greater economies of scale.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Tesla faces federal probe over Cybercab rollout
The EV maker hasn’t played by the administration’s own exemption rules or shown why its robotaxi is better without mirrors, pedals, or a steering wheel.
By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
JLR confirms 4,000 job cuts, citing ‘significant challenges’
The automaker is opening a voluntary reduction program for management and salaried employees, which it hopes will achieve the cuts within two years.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Carvana’s Stellantis dealers compete for nationwide sales
It’s created a service gap that represents an opportunity for other Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealers.
By Alysha Webb • Sept. 8, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen advances restructuring plan that could cut 50K jobs
The company also plans to reduce its model portfolio by 50% by 2035, with the North American market shifting towards higher-margin vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 4, 2026
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