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Hyundai Reaches World Car Awards 2026 Finalist List With Multiple Models
Hyundai's Palisade, Ioniq 6 N, and Venue compete for top honors. The Ioniq 9 also made the initial top 10 cut for World Car of the Year.
EU Pushes 'Green Steel' Plan to Cut Car Emissions by 2035
The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act will let automakers use green steel to meet 2035 CO₂ targets. But with supply scarce and costs 30% higher, can it work?
Chery Expands EV Strategy With New iCAR SUV Brand Launch in 2026
iCAR V27 launches with Horizon AI, 560 TOPS compute, and 1,200 km range. The aggressive EV offensive targets global markets as iCAUR.
Hyundai Reaches World Car Awards 2026 Finalist List With Multiple Models
Hyundai's Palisade, Ioniq 6 N, and Venue compete for top honors. The Ioniq 9 also made the initial top 10 cut for World Car of the Year.
BMW Faces Pressure Ahead of Earnings as Legal and Operational Challenges Mount
U.S. dealer lawsuit, major AC wiring recall, collapsing China sales, and Barclays' bearish forecast create a perfect storm.
Global Car Sales Surge in February 2026 as Rural Demand Drives 25% Market Growth
FADA data shows rural PV demand up 34%, outpacing urban markets. Total vehicle registrations hit 2.41 million units, a 25.62% YoY increase.
China Unveils New Plan for a Smarter, Greener Automotive Industry
China's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes intelligent NEVs. Learn about the 16M NEV production milestone, 250B yuan trade-in funds, and the focus on all-solid-state batteries and embodied AI.
BMW Recalls 90,000 Vehicles Over Engine Starter Fire Risk
NHTSA investigation leads to recall of 87,394 U.S. vehicles including 3 Series, X3, and Toyota Supra due to starter overheating fire risk.
Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: QuantumScape and Factorial Reach Production Milestones
QuantumScape inaugurates Eagle Line pilot production, Factorial partners with Karma for first U.S. passenger vehicle solid-state battery program.
Honda Net Profit Falls 42% as EV Losses and Trump Tariffs Hit Automaker Hard
Honda reports 42% profit drop, hit by ¥267.1 billion in EV-related impairments and ¥289.8 billion in U.S. tariff costs.
Ford Earnings Miss Forecasts, CEO Promises Stronger Recovery in 2026
Ford Q4 core profit plunges 50% to $1B, missing estimates. CEO Jim Farley projects stronger 2026 with $8B-$10B EBIT.
German Auto Companies Abandon Germany: 72% Plan Investment Cuts Due to High Costs
VDA survey reveals 72% of German auto suppliers plan to cut domestic investment. Energy costs, bureaucracy drive exodus.
Toyota 2027 Highlander Goes All-Electric: Gas and Hybrid Models Discontinued
Toyota confirms the 2027 Highlander will be all-electric only, dropping gas and hybrid options. Up to 338 hp, 320-mile range.
Cox Automotive: US Car Sales to Drop 2.4% in 2026 Amid Affordability Crisis
Cox forecasts US new-vehicle sales to dip 2.4% to 15.8 million. Rising prices, insurance costs squeeze middle-income buyers.
Mazda CX-90 Under Federal Investigation After Recall Fails to Fix Sticky Steering
NHTSA investigates 43,752 Mazda CX-90 SUVs after 26 complaints and two crashes linked to 'sticky steering' that persists post-recall.
Tesla Model S and Model X to Be Discontinued Soon, Elon Musk Confirms
Musk confirms Tesla will end production of the Model S and Model X in Q2 2026. Fremont factory to be retooled for Optimus robot.
Waymo Hits Child Near Elementary School - NHTSA Opens Safety Investigation
Waymo robotaxi strikes child in Santa Monica near elementary school, triggering NHTSA investigation into AV behavior in school zones.
Trump EPA Revokes Emissions Rules: Major Setback for Climate Regulation
Trump administration revokes EPA's 2009 'endangerment finding,' eliminating legal basis for federal climate regulations including vehicle emissions standards.
Hyundai Inster Electric City Car Review: Affordable EV Game Changer for 2026
The 2026 Hyundai Inster proves affordable EVs can be spacious, stylish, and practical. Up to 370 km range, V2L capability, and sliding rear seats.