First Shift: Tesla Q2 earnings
• Tesla Q2 earnings • Waymo receives $5 billion from Alphabet • Trump vs. Harris: The auto industry • GM Wentzville production idled by UAW • Group 1 net income hurt by CDK...
Stellantis CEO Tavares: U.S. plants building too many vehicles that need rework
Shipments of the Ram 1500 and other vehicles have been slowed by problems that need to be repaired after they come off the assembly line.
Electric Porsche Cayenne to live alongside gasoline-fueled models
The next-generation Porsche Cayenne will be electric Porsche said the (plug-in) hybrid and non-hybrid third-gen Cayenne will live alongside the EV Porsche recently revised its EV timeline with plans...
Stellantis awaits 1st shipment of Leapmotor cars from China
Sales of the T03 small EV and C10 midsize SUV from Stellantis’ “15th brand” are set to start in September in nine countries.
Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer: Compare SUVs
The Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer are family SUVs that tend to make the shortlist when three rows of seats are on order but the vehicle still needs to fit in the garage. While both lineups cover an...
Dealers should adopt some practices now ahead of CARS Rule decision, experts say
The Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule is on hold pending a legal challenge in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals by the National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile...
FTC CARS Rule could put auto lenders at risk
The Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule poised to take effect upon car dealerships might have created risk for auto lenders, too, under the federal Holder Rule, experts say.
1,527-hp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra aims for Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Chinese startup Xiaomi aims to topple Porsche’s lap times at the ‘Ring A high performance version of the SUV7, dubbed Ultra, packs 1,527 hp Xiaomi said it plans to set an official...
2024 Kia EV9 earns top safety ratings
Changes to the headlight aim helped the Kia EV9 earn a Top Safety Pick The EV9 is one of only two three-row electric SUVs to earn a TSP It has not completed the new crash test to earn a TSP+ The...
What are the fastest-charging EVs?
10-80% is typically seen as a benchmark for EV road-trip charging Peak charge power can be misleading, and in many cases it’s more about efficiency Relatively few of today’s EVs charge from 10-80%...
First Shift: Toyota weighs four-day workweek
• Toyota weighs four-day workweek • GM raises earnings guidance again • Mitsubishi adjusts North America plans • 90% of CDK outside software rebooted • Robotaxis in San...
Tesla Robotaxi event rescheduled for Oct. 10
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker Robotaxi will now debut on Oct. 10 The new date means the reveal was pushed back two months Musk has provided no details about the Robotaxi The Tesla Robotaxi...
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation.
Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance invests heavily in speed
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it’s heavy Pricing hasn’t been released, but expect a bill...
One-off 2025 BMW M5 heads to Monterey Car Week auction
BMW will auction off a one-off version of its redesigned 2025 M5 at next month’s 2024 Monterey Car Week to help raise funds for charity. The new M5 made its debut in June and starts U.S....
GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV
GM’s Orion Assembly Plant won’t build electric trucks until mid-2026 Buick’s EV timeline just became TBD The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin...
Porsche says EV transition to “take years,” Audi refocuses on PHEVs
Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan...
2025 Honda Civic Si gains new look, chassis updates
The Honda Civic Si receives a nip and tuck for 2025 The updated 2025 Honda Civic Si arrives this summer and costs $31,045 Updates are minimal, power holds steady at 200 hp, but chassis tweaks...
First Shift: Chevy and GMC’s multi-focus approach
• Chevy and GMC’s multi-focus approach • Ram 1500, Jeep Wagoneer investigation • GM adjusts route to all-EV lineup • American Honda’s 2024 outlook • Stellantis pays $190 million in...
Rivian CEO: R3X arriving “as soon as we possibly can,” before R3
The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X or R3 will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the...