Ford’s Major Lineup Transformation
Ford has shifted its strategy from selling a broad lineup of sedans and affordable cars to focusing on higher-margin trucks, SUVs, and performance vehicles...
US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth
Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States in the second quarter of 2026 were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid...
China’s EV Industry Faces Debate Over Capacity and Growth
According to Bloomberg Opinion, the debate over China’s electric vehicle industry should focus less on claims of excessive capacity and more on whether the...
NHTSA: Failing to Recognize First Responders Is Unacceptable
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a letter calling on developers of automated driving systems (ADS) to make interactions with first responders...
Britain May Cut 2030 EV Sales Requirement to 50%
The UK government is considering easing its electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate by allowing more hybrid vehicles to be sold through 2030. Under the...
Stellantis Plans €60bn Turnaround With 60 New Models
According to the Financial Times, Stellantis announced a major turnaround strategy that includes launching 60 new vehicle models this decade and investing €60 billion...
Electric Vehicles Near 30% of Worldwide Car Sales
The International Energy Agency projects global electric vehicle sales will reach 23 million in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all new car sales...
Auto Sector Feels Sting of Hormuz Disruption
The Strait of Hormuz closure is disrupting the global auto industry by raising oil, shipping, and parts costs. With about 20% of the world’s...
China’s NEV Market Continues to Grow but Shows Signs of Slowing
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies’ March 2026 “China new energy vehicle (NEV) update” finds that China’s NEV market remains large and growing but is...
February Auto Sales Dip 1.4% Year-Over-Year
National Automobile Dealers Association reports that new light‑vehicle sales in February reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.8 million units, a slight 1.4%...