The aluminum trap: how geopolitics just nuked the pickup market
For years, pickup enthusiasts engaged in a heated theological debate. Was the Ford F-150’s move to an all-aluminum…
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Build in the US or pay the tax: Trump’s new tariff got 10% higher
President Trump hikes tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%, accusing Brussels of dragging its feet on trade agreements.
Volvo’s South Carolina plant might become Geely’s backdoor to the American dream
Geely is eyeing Volvo’s South Carolina plant as a strategic loophole to bypass 100% tariffs on Chinese imports.
Nissan’s electric dreams die in Mississippi: it’s the V6 nostalgia
Nissan officially pulls the plug on its Mississippi EV plans as the U.S. market cools and federal tax credits vanish.
Used electric car sales rise as fuel prices push drivers toward BEVs
Used electric car sales are rising in Europe as lower prices, fuel costs and reassuring battery data attract more buyers.
Stellantis looks to China as it reshapes its electric vehicle strategy
Stellantis sees Chinese partners as essential to improving its electric vehicle strategy and regaining competitiveness.
Ford’s EV bet in the U.S. is running into a much tougher reality than expected
The U.S. EV market fell 27 percent in the first quarter of 2026, and Ford was among the automakers hit hardest by the slowdown.
From EVs to RPGs: turning the “Motor City” back into the “war machine”
With EV sales stalling and the "Department of War" hungry for hardware, the Pentagon is courting GM and Ford for an industrial reconversion.
Ford boss wants to build an industrial wall against China
Ford CEO Jim Farley is ditching the corporate filter to warn of a "devastating" economic collapse if Chinese EVs cross the border.
Lamborghini built the world’s most expensive “limited edition”
Lamborghini unveiled the Fenomeno at Monterey Car Week: 1,065 HP, a V12 hybrid powertrain, only 29 units, and a $3.5M starting price.
Too big for Europe: America’s pickup trucks became a trade war flashpoint
Giant US pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 may soon be banned from European roads. Is a EU-US trade deal in danger?
Elon Musk says Europe’s auto industry is not innovating enough
Elon Musk says Europe’s auto industry still moves too slowly on innovation, even as regulation and competition reshape the market.
Honda CEO just read the brand’s obituary in Mandarin
Honda CEO admits they have "no chance" against Chinese EV efficiency. Can a return to 1960s R&D save the legendary brand from extinction?
Mercedes plans to spend billions to escape U.S. tariffs
Mercedes may shift GLC production to Alabama by late 2027 as rising U.S. tariff pressure pushes the brand to localize one of its top-selling SUVs.
General Motors is rethinking its EV push, and the implications are serious
GM has paused production at Factory Zero, highlighting weaker EV demand in the U.S. and a broader shift back toward traditional vehicles.
Xiaomi keeps raiding Tesla’s talent pool
Xiaomi has hired Kong Yanshuang, Tesla China's former General Manager, to overhaul its EV sales operation. The move makes perfect sense.
Chrysler Delta was a total flop in the UK despite its Lancia roots
The Chrysler Delta showed how the wrong badge and weak positioning could turn a solid car into a commercial failure in the UK.
Humanoid robots are taking over car factories
Humanoid robots are moving onto automotive factory floors, and labor unions want now pushing back hard.
Stellantis Europe’s new Supplier Advisory Council is either brilliant or overdue
Stellantis launches the Europe Supplier Advisory Council, bringing together 26 key partners and top regional executives.
US buyers are broadly open to Chinese cars, according to this study
A new report suggests many US consumers are open to Chinese electric cars, despite tariffs and political resistance.
Lexus ES 2026: when a Japanese sedan decides to grow up
The 2026 Lexus ES goes fully electric with two BEV variants and a hybrid on the way. Here's everything you need to know.
Canada could help China’s biggest carmaker break into the US market
Canada’s lower tariffs on Chinese EVs have reopened the door for BYD, which is also considering a local factory.
EV owners could face new fees as Congress leaves gas taxes unchanged
EV owners may soon face new federal costs under a transportation proposal now taking shape in the House.
Trump said he’d keep gas cheap, then he started a war
Gas prices haven't been this high since October 2023, and the Iran war is the reason. Trump's creative accounting mean for your next fill-up.