Honda Motor Co. is weighing the construction of a new North American plant—likely in the U.S.—to expand production of gas-electric hybrid vehicles as it prepares to launch 15 new hybrid models by March 2030. The move follows the Japanese automaker’s…
Mitsubishi has officially confirmed its return to the U.S. pickup segment, but the new truck won’t wear the brand’s badge. Instead, the yet-to-be-named model is being co-developed with Nissan as part of the automaker’s expanded U.S. strategy, dubbed Momentum 2030.…
Ford has confirmed that its next European SUV will ride on Geely’s Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform and will be assembled at the company’s Valencia plant in Spain. The move is part of a joint venture between Ford…
A new study of 50 popular new cars in the US has crowned the Fiat 500e as the cheapest to own, with average annual running costs of just $3,557. The pint-sized three-door electric hatchback, which sold only 150 units in…
BMW’s flagship M model, the XM, is reportedly on the chopping block as weak demand threatens its future. The plug-in hybrid SUV, which has sold just 7,608 units globally in 2025, is the slowest-selling BMW model, with even the discontinued…
Audi is reconsidering the fate of its iconic 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine, which was previously slated for extinction under tightening emissions rules. The decision follows comments from Audi Sport boss Rolf Michl, who confirmed to Autocar that evaluations are…
Ken Okuyama, the designer who contributed to the Ferrari Enzo, has launched his own hand-built supercar: the Kode89. This low-volume machine channels 1980s and 1990s angular styling with a razor-sharp, uncluttered design that relies on pure shape rather than aerodynamic…
Mercedes-Benz has unleashed the most comprehensive technical upgrade in C-Class history, rolling out refreshed internal-combustion C-Class sedans and T-Models just after the electric C-Class launched in Europe. The headline change is a sharper, more athletic body with an expressive light…
Yokohama Rubber Co has outlined its new mid-term plan, YX2029, which targets significant expansion and restructuring of its global tire production network over the next three years. The plan includes the development of a ‘hybrid’ plant in Mexico, set to…
Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face numerous challenges in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, fleets must adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies. Downtime is a significant concern,…