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Stellantis offering commercial EVs at diesel prices in Europe
The automaker seeks to boost European EV adoption by temporarily pegging prices at ICE levels.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ford
Ford scrapped cost-cutting norms to create its $30,000 EV
The automaker applied bounties, not bean-counting, down to the smaller parts that collectively have a cascading effect on an EV’s weight, aerodynamics and overall efficiency.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 5, 2026 -
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Subaru joins EV party in thoughtful way with new Trailseeker, Uncharted: review
Subaru and Toyota divided the development costs, human resources, engineering and design of the Subaru Uncharted and Toyota C-HR, while Subaru did additional development on the Subaru Trailseeker.
By Tanya Gazdik • March 5, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo ramps up EX60 production to meet demand
The automaker sees strong demand in Europe for its midsize electric SUV ahead of U.S. launch.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM merging its CPO dealer sales program with CarBravo
The move will consolidate the automaker’s certified pre-owned vehicle sales under a single, nationwide omnichannel platform for car shoppers.
By Eric Walz • March 4, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mazda North America Operations
Mazda North America CEO looks to boost US sales with new CX-5
The refreshed crossover is targeted at young, growing families and starts around 40% below the average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • March 3, 2026 -
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Polestar accelerates EU push with biggest model launch yet
Four new electric vehicles are expected to launch over the next three years, including an entry-level compact SUV in 2028.
By Paul Myles • March 2, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America
Nissan recalls 642K Rogue SUVs over engine issues
The affected vehicles are equipped with the automaker’s 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. The problems include seized bearings and faulty electronic throttle body units.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 2, 2026 -
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Ferrari stands out as ultra-luxury dealership acquisitions rise
Some dealers will work to acquire other exotics just to own a Ferrari franchise, experts say.
By Alysha Webb • March 2, 2026 -
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China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs
The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Corp.
Nissan’s 2027 Rogue comes to US with third-gen hybrid system
The automaker's e-Power system ushers in a different engineering approach from rivals Toyota and Honda.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Newspress UK
EU auto sales start 2026 with a slump
ICE powertrains are seen as driving the fall in new-car registrations within Europe’s broader economic bloc.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis posts $26B loss amid EV reset
As the automaker sidelines electric vehicles, it sees North America as a potential growth engine in 2026.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Lucid
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
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 -
Courtesy of Toyota
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
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 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
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 -
Courtesy of Subaru
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
