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Toyota eyes $2B plant expansion in San Antonio
That automaker is assessing potential locations and seeking incentives for a new facility in Texas, called Project Orca, with construction set to begin this year.
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Why most AI investments in auto finance aren’t delivering
When it comes to AI, point solutions tend to create more problems than they solve.
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Ford promises 5 new passenger cars for Europe by 2029
The automaker’s sales push comes with a warning to EU regulators that consumer powertrain choice must be respected.
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Subaru postpones in-house EV development after profits fall 90%
The automaker recorded $385 million in impairment losses and expenses related to EVs as it shifts its strategy towards ICE and hybrid vehicles.
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Jaguar’s electric luxury GT dubbed the Type 01
The upcoming model's name is said to represent zero-tailpipe emissions and the first car in a new family of models.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsVolkswagen Tiguan impresses with sport-infused, high-tech cabin
Stainless-steel-capped pedals, a racing-inspired steering wheel and cockpit-like layout that embraces the driver are signs of an award-worthy cabin’s design.
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Honda shifts focus to hybrid, ICE models amid significant EV losses
Over the next three years, Honda said it will invest 4.4 trillion yen ($27.8 billion) in new gasoline and hybrid vehicles and 1 trillion yen in software technologies.
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Goodyear in talks to close North Carolina tire factory that employs 1,700
The tire giant is looking to restructure its manufacturing footprint as increased uncertainty from weak demand and raw material disruptions affect sales.
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BMW looks to its redesigned ‘Neue Klasse’ platform to help spur growth
During its Q1 earnings call, executives shared updates on the automaker’s future EV plans, beginning with the recently launched iX3.
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Auto loan delinquency rates increased more slowly in Q1
New York Fed researchers are closely watching the percentage of loans that transition into delinquency in a given quarter in order to measure the health of the auto finance market.
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Hyundai’s next-gen ‘Pleos Connect’ infotainment tech launching this month
The AI-powered system features a smartphone-like interface and the automaker plans to deploy it in approximately 20 million vehicles by 2030.
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Ford launches ‘Ford Energy’ battery energy storage subsidiary
The subsidiary will manufacture battery energy storage systems for data centers, utilities and large industrial and commercial customers in the U.S.
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UK sales surge 24% in April amid challenging environment
New-car registrations bounced back from a year ago, but questions of sustainability and meeting mandated EV targets persist.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsGenesis GV70 Sport Prestige delivers award-worthy sportiness, stature
Although Genesis is relatively new to the luxury space, its interior design and execution celebrate that freshness without sacrificing capability.
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Toyota merges 4 distinct campaigns in EV push
With EV sales on the rise, the automaker worked with four separate agencies to create a diverse set of creatives that target key demographics.
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Renault denies collapse of expansion plans for Spanish plant
Despite rumors that the automaker is scrapping plans to bring three new models to its Palencia factory, talks with unions are ongoing.
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Lithia Motors reorganizes dealerships as part of productivity push
CEO Bryan DeBoer aims to centralize roles and combine others to remove layers, even potentially shifting service advisors to remote work.
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US tariffs erase all of Toyota’s North America profits in FY2026
Despite selling over 10 million vehicles globally and generating the highest sales revenue in company history, tariffs turned Toyota’s North America stronghold into a loss-making region.
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Lexus unveils the 2027 TZ, its first three-row electric SUV
The SUV is built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform and will be available with two battery options with an estimated range of 300 miles.
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Stellantis, Leapmotor JV expands collaboration with first new EV
The two automakers hope to benefit from China’s low-cost production techniques and European dealership distribution networks.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsQuite a comeback: Stylish cabin marks Jeep Cherokee’s triumphant return
A taut design, attention to detail, high level of functionality and a nod to sustainability land the completely redone Jeep Cherokee on the 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list.
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Wards 10 Best Awards2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners: OEMs look to redefine the in-cabin experience
Digital cockpits, connectivity, the return of buttons and knobs and more premium materials are among the trends transforming vehicle interiors.
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Kia cuts entry price of EV6 by $5,000 amid surging hybrid sales
A price drop for the sporty-styled electric vehicle bodes well for the upcoming entry-level EV3, which arrives at U.S. dealers later this year
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Toyota reveals grand AI vision for vehicles and beyond
The automaker’s foundational vision-language model will be central for the learning and decision-making of its autonomous-driving and safety systems.
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Ford’s upcoming $30,000 electric truck: 7 intriguing new twists
Fewer parts and rapid iteration are among the keys to keeping efficiency high and costs low for the automaker’s future family of affordable EVs.
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Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal
The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.
