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What Honda And Nissan Aren’t Telling Us About Their Merger

The rapidly advancing electric vehicle industry often raises more questions than it answers. The Honda-Nissan merger is no different. When complete, it would become the world’s third-largest automaker, but many details remain under wraps. Perhaps they're waiting for clarity on EV policy after Trump's inauguration, or maybe the complexities of…

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Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis: 'We're Getting Our Ass Kicked'

Ram is down by a whopping 24 percent in the United States through September. Things are so bad that the US Stellantis National Dealer Council sent an open letter to former CEO Carlos Tavares in September, blaming him for the "disaster" and "rapid degradation" of the American brands. But Tavares…

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Mazda: Americans Want Cheap Gas Cars

Mazda is late to the electrification party. The MX-30 is far from being the roaring success the Japanese automaker had hoped it would be. It was axed from the United States at the end of the 2023 model year due to poor sales. The range-extending version with a rotary engine…

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Michigan Dealer Caught Allegedly Leasing Used Cars as New

A Michigan dealer had its license suspended this week after the state caught it allegedly leasing used vehicles as new, along with several other violations. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) alleges that LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia violated several Michigan Vehicle Code statutes, and it's currently reviewing the case to…

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Tesla Leans Hard On The Tax Credits That Elon Musk Wants To Cut

It's a hypocrisy of epic proportions. A company led by a CEO who vehemently opposes federal incentives is now leveraging them aggressively as 2024 draws to a close. Tesla CEO Elon Musk supports ending the consumer EV credits, arguing they would ultimately benefit his company and hurt competitors—but as the year…

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Mazda Boss Says the Rotary Sports Car Is Inching Closer

It's been a little over a year since Mazda hinted at the return of the RX. The Iconic SP took the shape of a slinky coupe with a two-rotor engine. Ever since the gorgeous concept premiered at the Japan Mobility Show, the Zoom-Zoom company has been dropping hints about putting…

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Mazda Planning Two-Rotor Engine for America

Mazda is serious about keeping the rotary engine alive for the long haul. After launching the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV in early 2023 with its 830-cc rotary engine serving as a generator, it reinstated the dedicated rotary engine team at the beginning of 2024. Some 36 engineers are working on making…

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Volkswagen and Rivian Are Working on a New Electric Golf

The e-Golf you see here had to die so that the bulbous ID.3 could live. However, Volkswagen is preparing a switcheroo. It plans to delete the combustion engine from its most popular car once again. When that happens, the ID.3 is likely to be axed, as Kai Grünitz, the head…

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The Jeep Cherokee Returns Next Year With Hybrid Power

A Jeep Cherokee replacement is coming. Speaking to journalists at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa revealed a new hybrid SUV would arrive next year.

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Ford Is Facing the Second-Largest Recall Fine In NHTSA History

Update: The original version of this story suggested that Ford was required to pay a lump sum of $165 million to the NHTSA. More specifically, Ford will pay an immediate cash penalty of $65 million with an additional $55 million "held in abeyance" subject to Ford's adherence to terms over…

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China's BYD Hits The Brakes On Canadian Expansion Plans

BYD won't be entering Canada anytime soon, according to a new report from Automotive News. The Chinese brand is pausing its quest to conquer the Great White North after the country imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, sources told the outlet.

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Ford Is Pausing F-150 Lightning Production Amid Falling Demand

Ford on Thursday confirmed plans to pause production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck for nearly two months.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Production Hits A Speed Bump

The Ford F-150 Lightning was supposed to be the Blue Oval's big EV win. I mean, you take the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., convert it to electric, and unleash it on the masses. Surely that's a recipe for success, right? And in many ways, it has been—just with sales,…

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VW Dealers Call Scout Plans 'Salt In The Wound'

Volkswagen dealers are gearing up for a fight. The company's U.S. retailers are livid over being cut out of VW's new Scout brand, which plans to sell its Terra and Traveler models directly to consumers. So a group of VW dealers is getting ready to challenge VW's plans in court and…

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The U.S. Surpassed Europe In EV Sales Last Quarter: Report

Despite all the ideological and political divisions surrounding electric vehicles, Americans are driving home battery-powered vehicles in droves.

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Nissan’s Best-Selling SUV Is Finally Going Hybrid

The Rogue will be Nissan’s first hybrid in the United States. And it can’t come soon enough.

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Chevy Is Training Its Dealers To Be Better At Selling Electric Cars

Chevy aims to improve its dealerships' product knowledge and confidence through a nationwide EV training program expected to draw 7,000 dealership employees.

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Volkswagen Dealers Will Get ‘One Or Two’ ID. Buzz EVs At Launch

The electric van, which is Volkswagen’s most expensive U.S. model, will be easier to find at dealers who sell a lot of ID.4s.

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Volvo’s Car Subscription Program Is Dead

Care by Volvo brought in new customers for the automaker, but now it’s all about “operational efficiencies.”

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The New Car Market Is 'Stuck' Because Buyers Can't Afford Them

Electrified vehicles had a pretty strong sales month in August, but the whole car market is slowing "unless consumers get some relief."

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Volkswagen Chief Warns Brand Has 'One, Maybe Two' Years To Get It Together

Today on Critical Materials: VW puts a clock on getting their ship in order, BYD pauses its Mexico plans and Ultium workers in Tennessee join the UAW.

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Volkswagen May Close Factories In Europe: ‘It’s A Catastrophe’

Volkswagen is considering to shut down one plant and one components factory in Germany to cut costs amid rising competition from China.

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Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV upstart Zeekr is one to watch. Its Tesla-fighting 7X crossover goes on sale in Europe in 2025.

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How Kia Dumped The 'Budget Brand' Stigma To Become A Tech Leader

Kia's transformation began in the late 2000s, when it hired German car designer and Audi's former design chief Peter Schreyer.

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Staying 'Flexible' On EVs Could Be A Dangerous Approach

Automakers that choose a flexible approach to the EV transition rather than go full-tilt could face threatening stability issues as plans become underutilized.

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