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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 -
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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 -
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Toyota partners with Treehouse for residential EV charger installation
The electrical contractor provides an upfront installation quote within 48 hours after a customer submits a handful of photos and completes a short survey.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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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 -
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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JLR clears distinct powertrain paths for Jaguar, Land Rover despite financial losses
The decision to sell only battery-electric Jaguars means the automaker will have to decide whether to compete as a small-volume, high-end brand — or target volume in the long-run, according to one analyst.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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ColumnAutomakers and dealers rely on each other. Can they get along better?
As hot-button issues like direct-to-consumer sales flare up, WardsAuto’s Steve Finlay spoke with dealership and OEM executives for tips on how to improve the ever-important relationship.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 19, 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 -
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Honda took a $1.7B write-off on EVs, now it’s restructuring for them
Facing what it calls “decelerating EV market growth,” the automaker is putting its R&D subsidiary in charge of development to react more quickly to trends.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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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 -
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Europe sees auto rankings shuffle amid modest growth
Hybrids surged in total registration numbers, while Volkswagen overtook Tesla as the top battery-electric vehicle maker and China rose to a top 5 source of production.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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US automakers’ EV challenges are hardly surprising, says one industry watcher
Curt Hopkins, CEO of a platform for investing in collector cars, said global differences in consumer demand, technology stacks and driving preferences all contributed to the industry’s woes.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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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 -
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Canada’s auto strategy banks on EVs for short-term survival
Facing barriers to the vital U.S. market, Canada has unveiled incentives and regulatory shifts designed to bolster its auto sector’s competitiveness.
By Keith Nuthall • Feb. 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
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 -
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Volvo blames US tariffs, exchange rates for 2025 profit slump
The automaker saw operating income fall by over 40% in both the fourth quarter and full year, but expects an electrified product pipeline will help it return to growth in 2026.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Toyota names new global president and CEO
Company veteran Kenta Kon, who joined the automaker in 1991, will retain his current position as operating officer in addition to the new role.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAutomated 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 -
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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 -
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Volkswagen plant workers in Tennessee to join UAW in historic deal
The automaker’s agreement with the union includes a 20% across-the-board wage increase for hourly workers in Chattanooga.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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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
