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Stellantis says its five-year plan includes a $25 billion North American product and brand infusion that will bring 11 new vehicles to dealers by 2030.

Electrek reports that Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 has regained momentum in the US market, with sales through April 2026 up 11%, an early sign that the electric SUV remains one of the company’s strongest EV products.

BYD is reportedly seeking to become the first Chinese automaker in Europe’s main car lobby, a move that is drawing resistance and highlighting tensions over what counts as a truly European industry player.

An Automotive News column argues that brands that once sidelined sedans now see opportunity in the gap they created, reopening a debate over whether conventional passenger cars can regain strategic relevance.

Electrek reports that Hyundai’s first extended-range electric vehicle, based on the Santa Fe, was spotted ahead of its debut, with launch timing framed around 2027

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa says work is already underway on a new GT-R, while company planners point to hybrid power, a new chassis, and a clearer decision window by 2028.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence data cited by Electrek shows global electric-vehicle sales reached 4 million in the first quarter of 2026, but the growth story is no longer moving in one direction everywhere.

Automotive News says its 2026 Top 150 Dealership Groups analysis goes beyond rankings to examine what the latest data says about growth, competition, scale, and the drivers of performance.

Jeep’s Recon EV has reportedly been delayed until mid-2026, even though 56 units appeared in the brand’s 2025 sales reporting before the vehicle officially went on sale.

Kia says it will launch a midsize body-on-frame pickup in the United States by 2030, signaling a notable strategic shift toward electrified truck formats aimed at a market still dominated by gasoline leaders

BMW’s M division says it is still working to preserve manual gearboxes in performance models, even as higher torque outputs make the engineering case tougher.

Jeep is narrowing the Grand Wagoneer lineup and reducing configuration complexity as it tries to lift sales after a difficult 2025 in the full-size luxury SUV segment.

Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in the first quarter of 2026, with the bZ electric SUV outperforming Ford’s combined EV lineup, according to Electrek.

Early 2026 delivery results point to a deeply uneven market, with major brands slipping while others continue to post gains despite pressure on consumers.

Toyota Motor North America COO Mark Templin says the Trump administration’s tariff regime will fundamentally change the structure of the U.S. auto industry, arguing companies will need more than simple price increases to

Military operations in Iran send oil prices surging and raise fears of Strait of Hormuz closure, which analysts say would severely disrupt automotive manufacturing worldwide.

Honda has cancelled three planned US-manufactured electric vehicles, citing tariffs, rolled-back emissions rules, and intensifying Chinese competition.

VW Group CEO warns the Middle East war is unsettling customers and adding to a growing list of geopolitical shocks buffeting automakers worldwide.

Electric vehicle incentives from manufacturers are surging as competition heats up and the Chevy Bolt makes a brief comeback in the market.

EV registrations fell 0.4% in the US last year as federal tax credit elimination and rising prices stalled momentum after years of rapid growth.