Toyota Motor Corp. reported a fiscal first-quarter net profit of 1.48 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) on August 4, 2026, nearly doubling its 841 billion yen profit from the same period a year earlier. The Japanese automaker attributed the surge to…
Mitsubishi is set to premiere the new Pajero, a cross-country SUV riding on a body-on-frame platform, this fall, possibly on September 2. The off-roader, which will be sold as the Montero in some markets, will feature a full-time four-wheel-drive system…
A shocking video shared on Reddit by a driver in Aurora, CO, shows a silver BMW speeding through traffic on I-225, coming within inches of rear-ending the dashcam-equipped vehicle. The incident occurred on July 17, 2026, just before the overpass…
Rivian Automotive Inc. has reported a second-quarter adjusted EBITDA loss of $379 million, which is better than analysts’ expectations of a $548 million deficit. The company’s revenue was $1.66 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.52 billion. Rivian has attributed the improved…
Mini is finally developing its own rugged version of the Countryman, set to debut in October 2026. The off-road-focused compact SUV features higher clearance and all-terrain tires, distinguishing it from the standard model. Currently undergoing testing and validation in the…
Mercedes-Benz Group AG CEO Ola Källenius has declared that intense pricing pressure in China’s auto market is not a temporary blip but a permanent fixture. Speaking near Helsinki, Finland, Källenius said fierce competition from Chinese brands—especially those led by BYD—has…
Zeekr has unveiled the 9X, a full-size luxury plug-in hybrid SUV designed to challenge Europe’s established premium brands with a blend of Chinese tech and Swedish design. The flagship model rides on Geely’s SEA-S platform and is powered by a…
Nexen Tire has reported a 20% decline in second-quarter profits, with operating profit down 19.5% year-on-year to KRW34.3 billion (€20.8 million), despite a 10.8% increase in sales to KRW891.3 billion. The decline in profits was attributed to higher raw material…
Ford Motor Co. delivered adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share for the latest quarter, beating Wall Street expectations of 36 cents and raising its full-year 2026 earnings outlook for the second time this year. The automaker now projects adjusted…
BMW has confirmed two China-exclusive variants of its X5 and iX5 SUVs, both featuring a stretched wheelbase and tailored tech for the local market. The new Long Wheelbase models debut a 130mm longer wheelbase than global X5/iX5 versions, stretching the…