Leapmotor broke 100,000 monthly deliveries: legacy automakers should be terrified
Leapmotor delivers 101,267 EVs in July 2026, becoming the first Chinese startup to cross 100k monthly sales. Legacy automakers are sweating.
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Roshel eyes Stellantis’ Brampton plant as thousands of jobs hang in the balance
Roshel is considering Stellantis’ idle Brampton plant as it competes for a $6 billion Canadian military vehicle contract.
Nissan Z Nismo, US buyers are paying a $13,000 “freedom tax”
The updated Nissan Z brings a manual Nismo, but American buyers pay up to $9,000 more than Canadians for the exact same car.
XPeng CEO eyes American soil amid 100% tariffs
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng targets the U.S. and Canadian markets while expanding European EV assembly, despite 100% tariffs and trade drama.
Tesla sets a new sales record, but one figure alarms investors
Tesla delivered a record 480,126 vehicles, but free cash flow turned negative by $1.1 billion amid rising investment.
Washington’s new anti-China bill might “accidentally” ban Mercedes
A proposed US Senate bill targeting Chinese connected car software could accidentally ban Mercedes-Benz in America.
Toyota rises among U.S. EV brands despite slowing its electric expansion
Toyota registered 21,855 EVs in the U.S. during the first half of 2026, more than doubling sales and ranking fourth.
Volkswagen prepares unprecedented job cuts, with executives also at risk
Volkswagen could eliminate 5,500 management positions worldwide as it simplifies its structure and accelerates cost cuts.
Global EV sales top 2 million in June, but North America falls behind
North American EV sales fell 20% in the first half of 2026, while global monthly sales passed 2 million units for the first time.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 kicks off today: here’s the program
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 runs from July 9 to 12 with F1 demos, Ducati celebrations, the Hillclimb and the Timed Shootout.
The Pininfarina NSX arrives in America: the 35-unit restomod changes everything
The Pininfarina-designed JAS Tensei Acura NSX restomod hits the US. The iconic JDM supercar has officially joined the elite six-figure club.
This American car loses more money than any other: value down 73% in four years
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring has reportedly lost 73% of its value, falling from around $154,000 to just over $44,800.
America’s EV ranking has a clear winner, but the real shock is behind Tesla
Tesla still leads U.S. EV sales, but Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Toyota bZ gained ground as Ford and GM struggled.
Polestar clears out U.S. inventory with massive discounts after sales ban
Polestar cuts up to $25,000 from Polestar 3 and 4 in the U.S. after connected car rules block new vehicle sales.
Ford Q2 U.S. sales decline despite strong growth for Bronco and Maverick Hybrid
Ford sold 549,200 vehicles in the U.S. in Q2 2026, down 10.3%, as F-150 constraints and lower rental sales weighed on volumes.
Slate rules out Canada launch for its affordable electric pickup
Slate has confirmed that it currently has no plans to sell its affordable electric pickup in Canada.
Ferrari and BMW are ripping precious metals out of their cars
Ferrari, BMW, and Tesla are abandoning traditional copper wiring for aluminum. An inside look at the automotive silent, cost-cutting war.
Why 180,000 people just got hit with a surprise bill for the new Slate pickup
Is the unpainted, screenless Slate Fastback EV worth $41,673, or should you wait for Ford’s promised $30,000 electric pickup?
Stellantis and Nissan eye key Marelli assets as supplier seeks a way out
Stellantis is said to be interested in Marelli’s suspension division, while Nissan is reportedly looking at Japanese interior assets.
Polestar faces US sales ban because of Chinese software
Polestar will have to stop selling new vehicles in the United States from model year 2027 under the US Connected Vehicle Rule.
Why Ferrari is publicly calling out Huawei’s new Luxeed RX
Huawei and Chery’s new Luxeed RX electric SUV looks exactly like a Ferrari Purosangue, prompting a savage public call-out from Maranello.
Stellantis hires back key Tesla quality executive
Stellantis has brought back former Tesla quality executive Kahiree Gans to oversee global supplier quality and performance.
Stellantis’ unexpected weapon: Carvana’s stealth takeover of physical retail
From digital punchline to Detroit's worst nightmare: Carvana is silently buying physical Stellantis dealerships and smashing sales records.
Why collectors are spending €550,000 on an EV they allegedly hate
Is the Ferrari Luce an electric masterpiece or just an expensive cover charge for Maranello's VIP list? Latest top collectors' opinion.