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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.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said as many as 900 aircraft are grounded globally as engine shortages and reliability problems spread across the airline industry.

Brightline is weighing restructuring options as June debt payments approach, highlighting the strain on private passenger rail expansion in the US.

The preproduction Allroadracer TriX combines a telescoping carbon-fiber body, tilting front wheels, suspension travel, and electric assist in a striking package.

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.

A new indie app called NextThere is positioning itself as a more insight-heavy public transit navigator, aiming to give riders more context than a basic directions tool.

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.

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.

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.

Diesel engines now occupy a shrinking corner of the American light-duty market, with surviving options concentrated in pickups, vans, and a limited set of SUVs even as heavy-duty demand remains resilient.

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

The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 delivered lead changes, cautions, mechanical trouble, and a red flag for rain before Felix Rosenqvist emerged as the winner for Meyer Shank Racing.

Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y vehicles in the United States because they were delivered without the required label showing how much weight the SUV can safely carry.

Waymo has suspended service in Atlanta, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston as it tries to address failures that have sent robotaxis toward flooded streets despite a recent software recall.

Waymo has suspended freeway rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami while it updates software tied to construction-zone performance.

Waymo has paused service in Atlanta after a robotaxi entered a flooded street and became stranded, extending a weather-related problem that had already forced a suspension in San Antonio.

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.