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U.S. dealership transactions rose 31% in the first quarter of 2026 to 94 deals, with California the most active state and Chevrolet stores the most traded.

A UAW strike at Dauch Corp. is threatening GM pickup production just as the Trump administration floats an auto-industry trade carve-out ahead of the USMCA review.

Toyota's Grand Highlander targets buyers who need more room than a Highlander offers without stepping up to a truck-based full-size SUV.

Tesla has reportedly pushed a public demonstration of its next-generation Roadster to August or later while work continues on its SpaceX-linked thruster package.

Audi unveiled the two-door Nuvolari as its most powerful production vehicle, signaling a renewed supercar push with nearly 1,000 horsepower.

A European Commission estimate cited by Reuters points to major job risks across transport, automotive, and heavy industry as energy costs rise.

AC Cars has unveiled the Cobra GT Coupe, a fixed-roof version of its modern Cobra with up to 720 horsepower and a larger bespoke chassis.

Toyota has scrapped the Lexus LF-ZC electric flagship, adding to a wider retreat from EV development among major Japanese automakers.

The Trump administration wants vehicles to contain 82% North American parts, with half the value produced in the United States, to qualify for preferential treatment under the USMCA.

Electrek reports Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan, a next-generation luxury EV once expected to enter production later this year.

The 2026 Lexus ES drops a pure gasoline powertrain and moves to a platform that supports one hybrid and two battery-electric variants under the same body.

An exclusive interview with Stellantis executive Tim Kuniskis indicates the Dodge Copperhead SRT is not based on Charger hard points, signaling a different approach to performance halo cars.

The planned investments highlight Serbia’s role as a regional manufacturing base and show how automotive supply chains are increasingly intersecting with AI and robotics activity.

The 2026 GMC Sierra lineup spans gasoline, diesel, and electric variants, reflecting a truck market in which manufacturers are serving multiple use cases rather than betting on a single propulsion path.

Honda says its affordable electric hot hatch is exceeding expectations, with more than 7,000 preorders for a model priced at about $21,000.

A new Automotive News column examines how changing US trade rules are reshaping planning and competitive dynamics across the global auto industry.

Volvo’s new all-electric EX60 pairs 800-volt charging and structural battery integration with megacasting and a new SPA3 platform, signaling how automakers are treating production efficiency as a core EV technology battl

Honda is signaling that hybrids will anchor its mainstream business for years, while Acura moves faster toward a hybrid-only lineup.

AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh argues that aligning car payments with paychecks, rather than cutting interest rates, is the more practical answer to dealership affordability pressures.

Toyota is adding a 457-horsepower hybrid powertrain to select Land Cruiser 300 models in Australia and other markets, widening the gap between the global SUV and the smaller version sold in the United States.