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Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution
Last week, the automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture with SK On as it shifts away from EVs.
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Stellantis set to make its mark at the Brussels Motor Show 2026
Automakers are finding the event in the Belgian capital increasingly influential for their new product launches.
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Johnson Matthey bets big on hydrogen ICE
Automotive supplier opens new R&D center just as the EU relaxes its planned ban on new gas-powered vehicles.
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Hyundai Steel brings in $582M Posco investment for Louisiana mill
As global automakers in the U.S. seek domestic supply, steel manufacturers are moving in. The electric arc furnace project will supply steel plates for automakers such as Hyundai and Kia.
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Nissan unveils industry-first ‘Personalized Sound’ feature for its vehicle infotainment system
The feature is available on all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles equipped with Google built-in, including the new 2026 Leaf EV.
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Ford abandons F-150 Lightning, looks to gasoline range extender replacement
The Blue Oval brand will pivot toward ICE and hybrid powertrains as CEO Jim Farley announces a $19.5 billion EV write-down.
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New England dealership group enters California with BMW acquisition
The Premier Companies group has a growing love affair with the German brand.
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Deep DiveToyota focuses on personality with its all-hybrid 2026 RAV4 lineup
Sport, Rugged and Core designs offer three “emotional grades” and highlight the automaker’s emphasis on putting customer needs at the core of business decisions.
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Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to hybrids, EREVs and low-cost models
The automaker will focus its North American EV development on a new family of smaller, highly efficient and less expensive models.
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Rivian recalls nearly 35,000 electric delivery vans over seat belt issue
The EV maker attributes the safety defect to misuse of the driver-side seat belt.
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Consumers returning to ICE vehicles, EY global study suggests
EVs and hybrids are losing ground among motorists searching for their next vehicle, the data shows.
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Rivian unveils AI-powered driverless tech with big upgrades
The company’s future hands-free driving system will be supported by a new in-house-designed processor and other AI-powered software enhancements.
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Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul
Victor Taylor will lead the automaker’s supply chain, production engineering and pilot operational changes across all U.S. plants.
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Car-loan delinquencies will see little movement in 2026: TransUnion
Flat auto delinquencies would be an indication that U.S. households are putting the economic effects of the pandemic behind them, TransUnion vice president Michele Raneri said.
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Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The automaker’s planned investment in the joint venture announced in 2021 was the largest-ever manufacturing commitment in company history, Ford said at the time.
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Suppliers look to leverage EIS tech for EV battery management
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technology can be used for early detection of potential battery failures.
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FCA US recalls over 72,000 Ram trucks for blank instrument cluster displays
The digital instrument displays, which show important safety information, may be blank at startup or while driving.
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One Penske dealer group acquires another Penske dealer group
The acquired Toyota and Lexus dealerships collectively sold more than 28,000 new and used vehicles in 2024.
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Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026
Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.
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5 electrified takeaways from the 2025 LA Auto Show
Automakers made up for the relative dearth of luxury models by showing off a variety of electrified vehicles and SUVs.
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Ford recalls over 100K Escape SUVs for issues with liftgate hinge covers
All of the affected vehicles are equipped with an optional panoramic glass roof.
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Asbury Automotive promotes Dan Clara to CEO
He becomes the dealership group’s new president and CEO after serving since February as chief operating officer.
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BMW names Milan Nedeljković as its new CEO
He was selected for his “strategic foresight, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong implementation skills,” the automaker said.
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Ford teams with Renault to bring new EVs to Europe
Partnership hopes to cut vehicle production and development costs as competition builds from China.
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First Drive: The 2026 Volvo EX30 is exactly what the market needs
In both RWD and AWD Cross Country forms, the EX30 family points the way to stylish and affordable compact EVs.
