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Ford Isn't Giving Up on Regular Cars: 'You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised'

Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes…

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Half of trucks produced at Scania’s €2bn production site in China will be exported

Scania’s new Chinese production facility will open in October in a bid to reduce costs in the Asian market and stay ‘close to rivals’.

Euronews

America Has Completely Blown Any Sort Of EV Transition

The rest of the world is moving away from gasoline more quickly than the United States is, including the Global South.

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5 Specific Car Models Named Among the Least Reliable of 2025

One of the most important factors when buying a vehicle is reliability. After all, you want to spend your money on a car that'll keep you going for years.

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Japanese car firms at bottom of UK electric sales ranking

Honda had the largest decrease for UK EV sales in the first six months of 2025.

Evening Standard

One of Volkswagen’s EVs Is Already Facing The Chopping Block

After a hesitant start, the Volkswagen Group’s EV onslaught is finally paying off. In the first half of the year, global EV sales for the entire automotive conglomerate rose 47 percent to about 465,000 units, giving the company an 11-percent share of the global market. However, it’s not all sunshine…

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I’m a Mechanic: 4 German Cars I Would Never Buy and Why

While German cars might look stunning in the dealership, some of them could leave you stranded -- and break your budget.

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Volkswagen Is Killing the Touareg After 24 Years

Volkswagen hasn't sold the Touareg in the United States since 2017. The automaker replaced it with the more mainstream and affordable Atlas, which remains VW's top SUV in America. The company has sold the Touareg elsewhere since then, but a new report alleges Volkswagen will discontinue production in 2026, 24…

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Rivian's Path To Profitability Gets Longer As Regulatory Changes Squeeze Margins

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares declined on Wednesday after the electric vehicle manufacturer posted mixed second-quarter results and issued a downbeat outlook, prompting a round of price target cuts from Wall Street analysts.

Benzinga

September is going to be a huge month for new cars: here’s what to expect

Major new cars and concepts from Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, Polestar and VW are on their way.

EVs Hit Record 98% In This Country, Here Are The Leading Brands

When it comes to electric vehicle market share, one European market continues to dominate, with the month of July hitting new records, and only 25 petrol-only vehicles sold for the month.

Benzinga

Recalls Are Good, Actually—Until They Mean a Bigger Problem

It’s impossible for a car to be perfect right out of the box. Even some of the best-built vehicles on sale today are subject to recalls. The term “recall” tends to carry a negative connotation, as it identifies a fault that, for passenger cars, means a legitimate safety risk.

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The Secret Volkswagen Sports Car That Never Happened

Picture this. It’s 2017. Dieselgate is in full swing. Volkswagen is trying to divert attention from the messy scandal surrounding its emissions-cheating TDI cars by rolling out a flurry of ID. concepts. The original ID. showcar had already debuted a year earlier, followed in 2017 by the I.D. Crozz as…

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10 Car Safety Ratings That Didn’t Hold Up in Real-World Crashes

Car safety ratings are supposed to help you make smart choices. You see a high score and think, “This car will protect me.” But sometimes, those numbers don’t match what happens on the road. Real crashes can reveal problems that tests miss. That’s why it’s important to look beyond the…

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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Isn't Going Anywhere: 'Definitely Into the 2030s'

Having lost its manual gearbox, the Golf GTI isn’t as desirable as it used to be. You could argue that interior quality has taken a hit compared to the excellent Mk7. Not that the Grand Touring Injection ever had an exciting design, but the Mk8 perhaps looks too restrained. Despite…

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A $131 Million Reason to Buy QuantumScape Stock Now

QuantumScape’s $131 million expanded deal with Volkswagen’s PowerCo has reignited investor excitement, fueling a 130% rally in shares and positioning the solid-state battery innovator for faster commercial scale-up as industry adoption accelerates.

The Conversation

Why do corporations act against the public interest? We may have the answers (it’s not just greed)

For the past two years, Tesla has been embroiled in a bitter dispute with the Swedish labour union IF Metall. It is of a scale that the union hasn’t witnessed since the 1930s.

Euronews

Mercedes sees profits slump by more than half amid US tariff turmoil

German carmaking powerhouse Mercedes-Benz also issued new predictions for this year’s revenue, indicating that it will be significantly below last year's total.

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Skoda Gets It: People 'Need Buttons and Dials'

Automakers will never admit it, but cost-cutting has reared its ugly head in modern car interiors. Access to most functions has shifted from physical buttons to a touchscreen, which in some cases has absorbed nearly all conventional switchgear. Some automakers, like Volkswagen, have pledged to reverse course following customer criticism…

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The Volkswagen GTI Is Still Solid. It's Just Not as Fun: Review

In a market where affordable performance cars regularly come and go, you can always depend on the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Relatively speaking, the GTI hasn’t changed much since the first generation debuted way back in the mid-1970s. It’s still the sporty, reliable five-door that enthusiasts have come to love.

InsideEVs

Why Tesla's Original Founder Is 'Disappointed' With Its Lineup

Today on Critical Materials: Matin Eberhard upset over Tesla's direction, China points at major brands in new car padding scheme and Tesla's new hardware deal.

Fortune

BYD is already beating Tesla. Its new Europe playbook shows why it’s poised to dominate the EV race

A new factory in Hungary will help the Chinese automaker take on auto giants like Volkswagen on their home turf.

The National (Scotland)

Two women dead after third fatal collision on A96 in less than a fortnight

Two women have died and a teenage girl has been injured in the third fatal collision on the A96 in less than a fortnight

International Business Times

EU Car Industry Sees Relief - And Pain - In US Trade Deal

The car industry in the EU on Monday viewed the trade deal struck with the United States as a de-escalation -- but one that still puts sand in its gearbox.

International Business Times

Europe's Carmakers Still Nervous Despite EU-US Trade Deal

Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.

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