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Stellantis plans bargain basement EVs for Europe by 2028
The automaker aims to chase a share of Europe’s small urban EV market with vehicles priced starting well under $20,000.
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Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity
The port plans to enhance its rail infrastructure and vessel parking areas to support automakers moving parts for just-in-time supply chains.
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UAW strike at Michigan supplier to GM seeks amends for 2008
Wages and benefits that have been left behind by inflation prompted a strike that could threaten the production of a range of Chevy and GMC pickups.
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Stellantis turns to industry partners for developing its next-gen vehicle platform
Expanded technology partnerships aim to help the automaker grow with software-defined vehicles and advanced autonomous driving tech.
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2026 Lexus ES review: Sedan finds your electric comfort zone
The Toyota luxury brand is offering similarly styled hybrid and fully electric versions — with AWD available for both.
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Stellantis pumps over $1B into Peugeot production in France
French brand is the first of automaker's four global brands to get the new STLA One platform for EV and hybrid models.
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Scaling up: What dealers should know about Stellantis’ big product revamp
The automaker’s U.S. investment focuses on Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep, adding seven more models under $39,000 by 2030, including smaller Ram trucks and new compact Chrysler and Dodge SUVs.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsChevrolet Corvette ZR1X speaks loud and clear
A striking mix of metal, leather and carbon fiber elevates the interior of this performance machine. You feel it as soon as you sit inside.
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Novelis aluminum plant to resume operations following fire damage
The company has started commissioning the Oswego, New York, plant and expects to ramp up hot mill production in the coming weeks. Disruptions have negatively affected automakers for months.
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NHTSA probe targets 115K Rivian vehicles over rear suspension issue
The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation received two reports last year of rear toe link separation while driving involving the R1S SUV, resulting in one crash.
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US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts
The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.
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Stellantis to integrate Wayve’s self-driving software in future vehicles
The advanced automated driving capabilities are targeted for a 2028 launch in North America, eventually scaling across additional vehicle platforms and markets.
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Pickups are behind a surge in high auto loan payments
Nearly a fifth of new-vehicle loans topped $1,000 in Q1 2026, hitting an all-time quarterly high, according to Experian.
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Nissan scraps UK’s $65M EV powertrain production plan
The reversal is part of the automaker's global turnaround strategy, which includes reduced EV investments.
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Brandon Steven Motors gains Maryland might with 12-dealership deal
With multiple Ford and Chevy stores only part of it, the nearly $500,000 deal achieves what was described as "a lock on all the domestic business in southern Maryland."
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Ferrari’s $640,000 Luce EV sets a new look, reconceives cabin
The luxury performance brand’s first electric car will serve as the halo at the top of its core lineup.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsMercedes counters minimalism with true luxury in ‘entry level’ CLA 250+
The sedan's bold, eye-catching interior and vivid experience makes an award-worthy statement in an increasingly competitive EV market.
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Stellantis announces second JV with Dongfeng as Jeep, Peugeot go to China
Two major deals between the automakers aim to make the most of their existing vehicle manufacturing facilities.
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Volvo can sell vehicles in the US with China-developed tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce grants specific permission despite the automaker being majority owned by Geely Holding.
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North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory
The state is looking to acquire the megasite of a proposed automotive and battery facility and protect taxpayer money tied to the delayed $3 billion project.
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Range Rover SV Ultra promises stellar sound and elevated luxury
The new model claims world’s first application of British-developed electrostatic audio system featuring 21 lightweight thin‑film transducers serving as speakers.
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The Stellantis ‘STLA One’ global modular vehicle platform aims to cut costs
The new architecture brings together five different vehicle platforms into a single, more scalable version, which the automaker says will reduce complexity across models.
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Lotus dumps EV-only strategy, teases 1,000+ hp hybrid
The Type 135 hybrid supercar is planned to debut in 2028 as the iconic brand celebrates the 80th anniversary of its origins.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsPorsche Macan 4S electric marries traditional luxury with modern sport
The EV's interior presents an intriguing mix of metal and carbon fiber accents, plus immaculate stitching that make it worthy of a Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award.
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Stellantis taps tech partners to create ‘digital twins’ of its assembly plants
Pilot deployments of the AI-powered technology are planned for select plants in North America beginning this year.
