Vehicles
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Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Polestar 3 global production moves to Volvo’s US plant
The automaker siblings will discontinue production of the EV model in China and make it only in North America.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2026 -
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2027 Subaru Getaway EV primed for family fun
A smart strategy with Toyota brings Subaru an electric SUV that serves as a stealth flagship.
By Bengt Halvorson • April 1, 2026 -
Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
JLR confirms temporary production pause at Solihull UK plant
A fire at a supplier’s facility in Norway led to an early production shutdown before a planned Easter break.
By Paul Myles • March 31, 2026 -
Courtesy of Android Automotive
Google will open-source Android Automotive OS SDV platform
The company said the platform standardizes the software layer of vehicle architectures, allowing OEMs the ability to integrate modules running software from dozens of different suppliers.
By Eric Walz • March 30, 2026 -
Courtesy of Honda
Base Station travel trailer boasts Honda design and engineering
The pandemic introduced a new generation to the outdoorsy lifestyle, and the Honda-engineered, U.S.-built product could drive these younger active types to the brand and its dealerships.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 30, 2026 -
Courtesy of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
IIHS eyes crash avoidance improvements with its 2026 safety awards
SUVs accounted for 47 of the 63 vehicles that earned a spot on the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards list.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 30, 2026 -
Courtesy of Bentley Motors
Bentley’s first EV remains on for 2027, though several others are canceled
As the British luxury brand pivots toward plug-in hybrids, the VW Group luxury brand writes off some — but not all — of its EVs.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 27, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Co.
Hyundai plans to launch 36 ‘new and enhanced’ vehicles in North America through 2030
The plans are part of a $26 billion investment commitment in U.S. manufacturing the company announced last year.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2026 -
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Rivian walks back 2027 profitability target
The EV maker no longer expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in 2027 as it focuses on autonomous vehicle technology efforts, including a multiyear partnership with Uber.
By Grace Noto • March 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
JLR parts ways with disruptive lead designer
Gerry McGovern, who wanted to scrap Jaguar’s heritage, survived dismissal rumors before departure.
By Paul Myles • March 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Sony Honda Mobility
Honda Sony Mobility cancels planned EVs
The partners are reevaluating the future of the JV, which was set to launch the Afeela 1 sedan in California later this year.
By Eric Walz • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Dealers need to step up and educate on EV charging: JD Power
The firm underscored that EV drivers have a lot to navigate to understand the best home-charging option — and dealers are in the best position to help.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Audi
Audi confirms Q9 SUV as new flagship, with US buyers firmly in focus
A new three-row SUV will claim the A8 sedan’s former role at the top of the lineup, and an A2 e-tron urban EV is returning elsewhere.
By Greg Kable • March 25, 2026 -
Courtesy of Toyota
Toyota investing another $1B in its US manufacturing operations
It’s part of a $10 billion commitment over five years. About $800 million will go towards expanding EV and hybrid production in Kentucky.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM begins public road testing of its next-generation self-driving tech
The automaker will offer a more advanced, “eyes-off” version of its Super Cruise automated driving system in 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
By Eric Walz • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ferrari
Ferrari reveals lowest-cost ragtop
Amalfi Spider claims a quiet and weather-tight alternative to its coupe sibling.
By Paul Myles • March 24, 2026 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo cites no ‘single factor’ for ending EX30 US sales
The automaker is pulling the plug of what was its top-selling EV in 2025, while sales of its larger EVs will continue.
By Paul Myles • March 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Renault Group
Renault to sell EVs priced to match hybrids by 2030
The automaker predicts its “futuREady” strategy will see production cost savings passed on to consumers.
By Paul Myles • March 20, 2026 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity
The company is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of the second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said last week.
By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of Rivian
Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian, buy 50K R2 SUVs to use as robotaxis
The ride-hailing company will initially purchase 10,000 electric SUVs, with the option to buy 40,000 more in 2030 if certain “autonomous milestones” are met.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America
Nissan to export US-built Murano SUV to Japan
The Japan government is accepting U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as proof of compliance with local motor vehicle requirements.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2026 -
Courtesy of BMW
BMW unveils fully electric i3 sedan with pioneering technology
The distinctive sedan is based on an entirely new structure that CEO Oliver Zipse said will underpin at least six new EV models by the end of the decade.
By Greg Kable • March 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai to integrate Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion platform in select vehicles
The automaker says its expanded partnership with Nvidia will put it at the forefront of “AI-defined driving.”
By Eric Walz • March 18, 2026 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Justice Department sues to block California clean cars rules
The California rules amount to “backdoor fuel economy policies” and an “illegal EV mandate” that would further drive up prices, the administration claims.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
First drive: The electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will stand out, not reinvent
We sample a prototype of Mercedes-Benz’s forthcoming electric C-class sedan ahead of its US market launch early next year
By Greg Kable • March 17, 2026
