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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.

California is moving to accelerate electric truck adoption with a new point-of-sale rebate program that covers medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles.

A retrospective on Saab’s lost compact hatchback vision revisits how a distinct 9-1 idea gave way to the Subaru-based 9-2X under General Motors.

Cummins’ new B6.7 Octane brings diesel-style torque and medium-duty performance to a gasoline engine aimed at trucks, buses, and utility fleets.

A string of recent incidents in Texas, California, and Michigan shows how discarded car and lithium-ion batteries can damage garbage trucks and trigger fast-moving fires.

SRT head Tim Kuniskis told The Drive that the Dodge Viper has reached the end of its life cycle, citing ejection-mitigation rules rather than emissions or weak sales as the decisive factor.

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.

A proposed House measure could block manufacturers deemed controlled by a foreign adversary from selling vehicles in the U.S., raising questions for Mercedes because of shareholder ties to Chinese automakers.

The Federal Trade Commission warned 97 auto retailers over suspected illegal advertising practices, putting major dealership groups on notice over how vehicle prices are displayed.

Mitsubishi says it will launch a Nissan-linked midsize pickup for North America and revive the Pajero for international markets, signaling a broader product push.

Rivian’s software leadership says AI and voice-driven vehicle interfaces could make smartphone mirroring platforms less necessary.

Lotus is pivoting back toward internal combustion and hybrid performance cars after electric-vehicle adoption fell short of its earlier expectations, underscoring how even ambitious luxury brands are revising the pace of

Stellantis says it is getting closer to a sustainable solution for its idled Brampton Assembly Plant, and its new five-year North American product plan may improve the plant’s prospects.

US safety regulators are investigating Rivian after reports that rear toe link joints separated while vehicles were being driven, causing loss of control.

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.

U.S. dealerships are facing a synthetic motor oil shortage that could persist until mid-2027, driven by Middle East supply disruptions and refinery economics.

Monro’s board has started a strategic review that could lead to acquisitions, refinancing, asset sales, or a sale of the company, opening a new chapter for the automotive service retailer.