Lucid will protect margins as it reaches further into mass market

The California EV maker is still losing money on every vehicle, but is betting on autonomy in the long run.

By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 25, 2026

2026 Mazda CX-5 review: A bigger cabin, premium interior and more tech

Mazda emphasizes comfort and spaciousness in the refreshed version of its best-selling model in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2026

FCA US recalls 456K Ram and Jeep vehicles due to trailer tow module defect

The safety issue can cause an attached trailer’s brake and turn signal lights not to operate, or the loss of trailer braking.

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 24, 2026

7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling

Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.

By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 24, 2026

EV customer satisfaction hits record-high: JD Power

The 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study found that 96% of current EV owners would consider another as their next vehicle. 

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 23, 2026

Stellantis takes $26B write-down over EVs, sells stake in battery JV for $100

LG Energy Solution paid Stellantis $100 for nearly half of the mammoth battery plant that was created as part of a CAD $5B battery venture across the river from Detroit.

By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 20, 2026

Toyota C-HR review: A sporty and stylish EV

The automaker’s third U.S. EV delivers 287 miles of range and standard AWD for less than $40k.

By Tanya Gazdik • Feb. 18, 2026

FCA US recalls 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees for rear coil springs that can detach

The vehicles include some models that were repaired as part of a June 2023 recall for the same issue.

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 18, 2026

Trump’s EPA scraps greenhouse gas emissions standards

The agency said its action would rescind the electric-vehicle "mandate" in place under the former Obama and Biden Administrations.

By Bengt Halvorson • Updated Feb. 13, 2026

Toyota unveils three-row BEV Highlander; kills gas, hybrid versions

The battery-electric Highlander underscores the automaker's belief in public acceptance of electrification. 

By Tanya Gazdik • Feb. 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz shifts autonomous driving tech in 2026 S-Class

The U.S. market will see Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot tech, which was meant to be a level 3 system, replaced by the "newer" Level 2++ MB Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system.

By Greg Kable • Feb. 11, 2026

Subaru takes a $233M loss, points to tariffs

The last quarter of 2025 also brought wide-ranging manufacturing changes in Japan and North America, as Subaru swapped locations for its Forester and Outback and readied to build EVs. 

By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 10, 2026

Toyota net income falls almost 25% in first nine months of FY2026

The automaker pointed to the plunge in profits due to higher labor costs and tariffs on Japanese imports, despite the strongest North American sales since 2017.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 9, 2026

Automated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI

Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to the market in a big way.

By Dave Zoia • Feb. 6, 2026

Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 EVs for battery fire risk

The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America.

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 6, 2026

European BEV sales grow in 2025 but remain shy of targets

Hybrids remain in the top spot as the EU’s most popular consumer choice.

By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2026

Waymo raises $16B in major funding round

The company’s robotaxi business tripled its annual volume to 15 million rides in 2025.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 3, 2026

The top automotive industry trends to follow in 2026

With automakers navigating tariffs, a sea of regulatory changes, supply chain uncertainties and waning EV demand, we’ve rounded up articles that dive into the topics OEMs and dealers are watching.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 30, 2026

NHTSA opens query into GM V-8 engine failures after 2025 recall

The agency is investigating whether GM’s remedy for engine defects, affecting nearly 600,000 SUVs and pickups recalled last year, resolved the mechanical issues.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 30, 2026

3 regulatory topics automakers should watch in 2026

Trade, safety and emissions standards are front and center as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. automotive policy.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 29, 2026

Tesla ending Model S, X production in Q2, CEO Elon Musk says

It’s the end of an era for the electric sedan and SUV as the company looks towards a future that includes autonomous driving, robotaxis, humanoid robots and AI compute clusters.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2026

Sony Honda Mobility partners aligned on EV vision

It’s taken some effort to merge cultures from to two since its launch in 2022, but Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO says it’s going better than expected.

By Dave Zoia • Jan. 28, 2026

Jaguar denies change in all-electric brand strategy

The automaker dismissed media reports suggesting later models of an upcoming sedan may have gasoline-assisted powertrains, saying a recent all-electric prototype was well-received.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 27, 2026

NXP develops new tech to counter cyberattacks on software-defined vehicles

In an interview with WardsAuto, experts at the chipmaker said “post-quantum cryptography” technology could help isolate individual chips coming under attack.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2026

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 Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2026