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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford said the Trump administration’s effort to renew US manufacturing should strengthen the supplier base, even as he acknowledged controversy around the methods being used.

General Motors says Super Cruise has now logged more than a billion miles across nearly 750,000 vehicles in the US and Canada, a milestone that highlights the growing scale of geofenced hands-free driving assistance.

A Canadian couple spent months challenging a rental car damage bill after Enterprise alleged they put diesel into a gasoline SUV despite receipts and photos suggesting otherwise.

Fresh discounts from BYD point to intensifying competitive pressure in China’s electric-vehicle market, pushing automakers to look abroad for growth.

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a compact front-drive EV aimed at European buyers with up to 308 miles of claimed range, a 400-volt architecture and styling meant to stand out in a crowded segment

A first-quarter industry survey points to a sharper turn in executive sentiment, with pessimism overtaking optimism as automakers weigh weaker demand signals, pricing pressure, tariff risk and supply-chain uncertainty.

Franchised dealership leaders reported a slightly weaker industry outlook in the first quarter of 2026, with concern centered on the Iran war, gasoline prices and inventory affordability.

A warning from consultant Stephan Keese highlights how a conflict-driven helium shortage could ripple into semiconductor production and put pressure on ADAS adoption in the auto industry.

After years of retreat in the face of crossover demand, sedans are drawing fresh attention from automakers as affordability pressures and regulatory factors start to shift the market calculus.

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.

BMW and Mercedes are pulling back from wider Level 3 rollout plans in Europe and redirecting attention toward less advanced driver-assistance systems, highlighting how cost, complexity, and competitive pressure are reshf

Ford has confirmed that its once-hyped three-row electric SUV was canceled in 2024, but the prototype has not disappeared: the company says it now serves as a research vehicle influencing its next generation of EVs.

A once-overlooked automotive waste stream is getting new attention as recyclers chase iridium and platinum that had long been lost with scrap steel.

Spark plug testers remain a narrow but useful diagnostic tool, especially when drivers want to isolate ignition problems without replacing expensive parts unnecessarily.

Stellantis has entered a five-year partnership with Microsoft aimed at improving digital services, cybersecurity, and engineering capabilities across its automotive brands, extending AI deeper into the car business

A federal refund process opening April 20 could return billions to automakers and suppliers that paid certain tariffs later deemed unconstitutional, turning a legal ruling into an immediate balance-sheet issue for the U.

Enkei is releasing a limited McLaren Formula 1 collaboration version of its RPF1 wheel, bringing a motorsport-branded edition of one of the aftermarket scene’s best-known designs to street cars.

Nissan says the returning Xterra will be engineered for 35-inch tires from the factory, with room for heavier aftermarket customization as the automaker courts enthusiasts and accessory builders.

Nissan has released the first teaser image of a next-generation Xterra, confirming that the off-road SUV is coming back as part of a broader strategic reset for the company and its truck-based lineup.

A new Edison Research snapshot suggests broadcast radio remains the default soundtrack in American cars, even as streaming and podcasts continue to erode radio’s monopoly on spoken-word listening.