Vehicles: Page 4

  • A front 3/4 view of the 2024 Buick Envision Avenir in Moonstone Gray Metallic paint parked in front of a building with greenery in the foreground.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028

    The onshoring of production is designed in part to mitigate tariffs that have driven up the price of the compact SUV and cut into sales.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
  • A Volvo EX60 is shown on stage during a reveal event, with the lettering EX 60 on a screen behind it.
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    Courtesy of Volvo Cars
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    Volvo EX60 BEV matches XC60 PHEV on range, charging time and price

    Calling the EX60 a ‘game-changer,’ Volvo Cars says the midsize SUV is engineered to break down consumer resistance to electric vehicles.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
  • The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness.
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    Retrieved from Tanya Gazdik on January 21, 2026
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    Subaru Outback Wilderness review: Added comfort upgrades an already-capable model

    The combination of on-road finesse and more off-road capability is important for Subaru Outback Wilderness owners, according to the OEM.

    By Tanya Gazdik • Jan. 22, 2026
  • A white 2025 Ford F-150 parked outdoors near a body of water with a boat trailer attached to the back.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Most OEMs reported sales growth in 2025 despite tariff-fueled headwinds

    Ford Motor Co. reported its best sales year since 2019, while GM’s U.S. sales were up 6% year over year to 2.85 million vehicles.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
  • The Renault Filante.
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    Courtesy of Groupe Renault
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    Renault unveils Filante as its international flagship

    The automaker hopes the flagship fullsize hybrid CUV will help it grow in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
  • A white G9 electric SUV from China-based automaker Xpeng parked at a port with shipping containers in the background.
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    Courtesy of XPeng Inc.
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    Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs

    As part of a trade pact, the lowered levies would be available for 49,000 vehicles each year, with over 50% to be affordable models by 2030.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
  • A building sign says "AFEELA" with the words "Sony Honda Mobility" below it, and a sedan parked in front.
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    Courtesy of Sony Honda Mobility
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    Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO remains confident in EV market

    With the joint venture's Afeela model now in production, Shugo Yamaguchi told WardsAuto he expects the joint venture will turn a profit before the end of the decade — even if others are pulling back from electric vehicles.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
  • Mazda CX-6e
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    Courtesy of Mazda Motor Corp.
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    Mazda dresses up China-made electric SUV for Europe

    The midsize CX-6e debuts in Brussels seeking to take on a EV market first dominated by the Tesla Model Y.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
  • A Rivian R1S SUV driving on an urban street with buildings in the background.
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    Courtesy of Rivian
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    Rivian recalls nearly 20K vehicles over flawed rear suspension service procedure

    The EV maker said it was aware of one crash involving a defective rear suspension toe link joint.     

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
  • Frame of a Volvo EX60 battery-electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of Volvo Cars
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    Volvo claims new EX60 SUV will relieve range anxiety

    Prelaunch testing suggests the EX60 has a maximum 503-mile range, which Volvo credits to technological advances such as high-efficiency e-motors that cut weight.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
  • The driver side of a 2024 Ford Maverick pickup showing the steering wheel, instrument cluster and infotainment screen.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Deep Dive

    5 auto industry trends to watch in 2026

    Heading into the new year, automakers are working to mitigate the impacts of tariffs while preparing for rapid technology advancements in the industry.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
  • Buttons featured in next-generation cockpit of Volkswagen I.D.Polo.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen
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    Volkswagen answers consumers’ call for more button controls

    Buttons control many physical functions in the cockpit of VW’s compact electric entry-level hatchback, the ID.Polo.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
  • A black Lucid Gravity robotaxi riding on a an urban street at night with its lights on.
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    Courtesy of Lucid Group
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    Lucid, Uber and Nuro unveil jointly developed ‘global robotaxi’ at CES

    The robotaxi is purpose-built for Uber’s ride-hailing network and features Nuro’s autonomous driving technology.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
  • Volkswagen Gen Urban Autonomous 2025
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    VW’s Gen.Urban driverless test mule begins German on-road trials

    The research project in Wolfsburg aims to assess the vehicle's passenger trust levels despite a lack of steering wheel or pedals.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
  • The 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax model driving on a road.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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    Toyota plans to sell 3 US-built vehicles in Japan in 2026

    The move comes shortly after a tariff deal opened the door for vehicles assembled in the U.S. to be sold in Japan without further testing.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
  • Citroen - X1 ELO 2025 Concept
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis set to make its mark at the Brussels Motor Show 2026

    Automakers are finding the event in the Belgian capital increasingly influential for their new product launches.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
  • Johnson Matthey Hydrogen ICE Truck
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    Courtesy of Johnson Matthey
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    Johnson Matthey bets big on hydrogen ICE

    Automotive supplier opens new R&D center just as the EU relaxes its planned ban on new gas-powered vehicles.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
  • A ruby flare pearl 2026 Toyota RAV4 HEV XLE Premium.
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    Courtesy of Toyota
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    Deep Dive

    Toyota focuses on personality with its all-hybrid 2026 RAV4 lineup

    Sport, Rugged and Core designs offer three “emotional grades” and highlight the automaker’s emphasis on putting customer needs at the core of business decisions.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
  • Ford F150 Lightning Pro 2021
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford abandons F-150 Lightning, looks to gasoline range extender replacement

    The Blue Oval brand will pivot toward ICE and hybrid powertrains as CEO Jim Farley announces a $19.5 billion EV write-down.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
  • The steering wheel and driver display screen in the custom-built electric delivery van Rivian is supplying to e-commerce giant Amazon.
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    Courtesy of Rivian
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    Rivian recalls nearly 35,000 electric delivery vans over seat belt issue

     The EV maker attributes the safety defect to misuse of the driver-side seat belt.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
  • Doug Field, Ford's chief EV, digital and design officer, speaks at a presentation in August 2025 announcing the automaker's new Universal EV Platform.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to hybrids, EREVs and low-cost models

    The automaker will focus its North American EV development on a new family of smaller, highly efficient and less expensive models.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
  • 40 Years Audi Five Cylinder ICE
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    Courtesy of Audi AG
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    Consumers returning to ICE vehicles, EY global study suggests

    EVs and hybrids are losing ground among motorists searching for their next vehicle, the data shows.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
  • The interior of the Rivian RT1 showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
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    Courtesy of Rivian
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    Rivian unveils AI-powered driverless tech with big upgrades

    The company’s future hands-free driving system will be supported by a new in-house-designed processor and other AI-powered software enhancements.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
  • Hyundai Crater Concept LA Auto Show 2025
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    Courtesy of LA Auto Show 2025
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    5 electrified takeaways from the 2025 LA Auto Show

    Automakers made up for the relative dearth of luxury models by showing off a variety of electrified vehicles and SUVs.

    By Bengt Halvorson • Dec. 11, 2025
  • The back of a 2021 Ford Escape with the rear liftgate open and luggage and other items inside.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls over 100K Escape SUVs for issues with liftgate hinge covers

    All of the affected vehicles are equipped with an optional panoramic glass roof.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025