News and updates from automotive manufacturers and EV brands
44 articles
Hyundai debuted the Boulder Concept at the 2026 NYIAS, confirming a localized production strategy for a new body-on-frame midsize pickup truck arriving by 2030.
Volkswagen is ending ID.4 assembly at its Chattanooga plant this month and pivoting back to gas-powered vehicles amid plummeting post-tax credit EV sales.
Chinese automakers including Geely, Chery, and BYD are launching advanced hybrid electric vehicles in 2026 to capture global market share from Toyota.
Automakers unveiled hybrid variants of top-selling SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Palisade at the 2026 New York Auto Show.
Toyota commits $360 million to build its first localized hybrid vehicle production line in Vietnam, defending its market share against emerging electric startups.
Ford CEO Jim Farley officially confirmed the upcoming Bronco Hybrid, underscoring the brand's strategic pivot to offer a hybrid variant of every model.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have revived the Freelander nameplate as a standalone electrified brand, launching first in China with global export plans.
Renault India introduced the 2026 Duster SUV starting at 10.49 lakh rupees. The launch relies on internal combustion and strong hybrid powertrains over pure electric variants.
Sony and Honda have officially canceled the Afeela electric vehicle project as Honda scales back electrification and projects a $15.7 billion annual write-down.
Mercedes puts its new MB.OS software and a mild-hybrid V8 into the 2026 Maybach S-Class, adding synthetic leather options to its flagship luxury sedan.
Chevrolet previews the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and hybrid Grand Sport X, blending a new 6.7-liter V8 with electric power to solve a major branding problem.
Lexus introduces the eighth-generation 2026 ES sedan, launching the fully electric 350e and 500e models ahead of the traditional hybrid variants.