Tesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made IndexTesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark reality for domestic automakers: only two American brands—Tesla and Jeep—appear in the top 10, while Japanese and Korean…
Used Car Prices Surpass $30,000 For The First Time In Almost Three Years
The average used car price has climbed back over the $30,000 mark for the first time since 2023, according to a recent intelligence report from CarGurus. This represents an 11% increase, amounting to over $3,000 more than the average used…
Former Tricolor COO Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
David Goodgame, former Chief Operating Officer of Tricolor Holdings, pleaded guilty to six fraud and conspiracy counts in federal court in New York on June 24, 2026. The charges stem from allegations that Tricolor, a used-car dealer and lender, engaged…
NTSB Launches Investigation into Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened a formal probe into a June 19 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, where the vehicle struck a brick home at high speed, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The…
Hormuz Reopening Rapidly Floods Oil Markets with Supply, Driving Prices Below $75
Global oil markets are reeling after the Strait of Hormuz reopened following a U.S.-Iran agreement, unleashing a flood of crude that has sent prices plummeting below $75 a barrel—a level not seen since the start of the Iran war. The…
These Automakers Sold The Most Cars in Europe Last Month
Europe’s new-car market roared back to life in May 2026, with 1,152,523 registrations across the EU, EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland), and the UK—a 3.6% year-over-year jump. The EU alone grew 3.2%, while the UK matched the overall rise at 3.6%.…
Agility Robotics to Go Public at $2.5 Billion Valuation, Betting Big on Humanoid Warehouse Robots
Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based maker of the humanoid warehouse robot Digit, announced on June 24, 2026, that it will go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), valuing the firm at $2.5 billion. The move marks the…
Toyota Threatens GM’s U.S. Sales Crown as Hybrid Demand Explodes
General Motors is staring down the barrel of losing its long-held U.S. auto sales crown to Toyota as American buyers stampede toward gasoline-electric hybrids, according to a mid-2026 forecast from Cox Automotive. The Japanese automaker is projected to grab 15.8%…
Daimler Truck Enters Hydrogen ICE Arena With Keyou Deal
Daimler Truck has partnered with Keyou to offer hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine tractors in Europe as early as 2027. The partnership adds hydrogen combustion to Daimler Truck’s 2027 powertrain lineup, which already includes diesel, battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and natural…
Tesla Sued After Woman Was Killed by Car Crashing Into House
Tesla is facing a lawsuit in Texas after a 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila, was killed when a Model 3 crashed into her home near Houston. The lawsuit alleges that the driver-assistance system failed to detect the end of the road…