Industry & MarketsChrysler's Comeback Strategy: Affordable Rebadged Fiats Starting at $25K
Stellantis plans to revive Chrysler as a budget brand with rebadged Fiats priced around $25,000, aiming to attract value-focused buyers.
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Industry & MarketsVW's Anhui-Made ID. UNYX 08 Gets a Price Cut Only Months After Debut
Volkswagen's Anhui-built ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV returns with a promotional starting figure of 189,900 yuan, a 17.4% drop from its April launch price.
Industry & MarketsToyota CEO Kenta Kon: Profit Is a Result, Not the Goal
Toyota CEO Kenta Kon says profit isn't the goal, sharing dealer lessons on what really drives car sales and long-term customer trust.
Industry & MarketsFord Taurus and Mercury Sable: How a 1986 Launch Redefined Family Cars
In 1986, Ford paired the Taurus with the upscale Mercury Sable. We look at how the Sable's aero styling set it apart as Mercury's flagship family car.
Industry & MarketsShould Washington Open the Door to Chinese Car Brands?
A feud between federal officials and Ford over Chinese battery ties raises a bigger question: should Chinese automakers be allowed to sell cars in the U.S.?
Industry & MarketsFrom Diesel Devotion to Electric Design: One Driver's Škoda Enyaq Story
A diesel loyalist makes the switch to electric driving with the Škoda Enyaq, trading his old assumptions for a design he now sees as timeless.
Industry & MarketsChina Sets Ambitious 70% NEV Sales Target and City-Focused Self-Driving Push for 2030
China aims for 70% NEV sales by 2030 and a city-centric self-driving rollout. The target is within reach, but challenges remain for mass adoption.
Industry & MarketsUsed Vehicle Prices Cool Off as Buyers Turn to Older Cars, but EVs Still Shine
Manheim's latest index shows used vehicle prices rising at a slower pace as buyers favor older cars. EVs still outperform despite a surge in lease returns.
Industry & MarketsIs the Global Auto Industry Now the US Versus Everyone Else?
US electrification policy reversals are splitting the global auto industry, leaving automakers to navigate two very different regulatory tracks.
Industry & MarketsInfotainment Systems Are the Biggest Complaint Magnet in New Cars
New data shows infotainment systems are the top complaint from new-car owners, with nearly a quarter of all gripes related to the multimedia stack.
Industry & MarketsHorse Powertrain Establishes First U.S. Office in Detroit to Support Automakers
Horse Powertrain opens its first U.S. office in Detroit, aiming to help automakers reduce costs amid changing consumer demand.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Drops EX40 EV in North America, Refreshes XC40 Instead
Volvo drops the EX40 EV from North America next year and refreshes the XC40 instead, as the brand rethinks its electric strategy in the region.
Industry & MarketsMercedes-Benz Charts Its Course to 2030 With New Production Outlook
Automotive World publishes a new forecast covering Mercedes-Benz performance and production output through 2030, authored by analyst Jonathan Storey.
Industry & MarketsMG 07 Racks Up Over 42,000 Locked-In Orders in Just 20 Days
MG 07 has secured over 42,000 locked-in orders within 20 days of its August 21 launch, with promotional pricing starting at 105,900 yuan ($15,630).
Industry & MarketsChery Turns to Plug-In Hybrids for UK Market Push
Chery sees the UK as its top overseas growth market and will rely on plug-in hybrids to drive its expansion into Britain.
Industry & MarketsFAW-VW Gears Up for ID. AURA T6 Electric SUV Launch on September 20
FAW-VW will launch the ID. AURA T6 electric SUV on September 20, with pre-sales having started on August 28 at prices from 135,900 to 169,900 yuan.
Industry & MarketsNio's Onvo Brand Adds Starlight Styling Package to L80 Lineup
Onvo introduces the Starlight styling package for its L80, adding blue paint and 21-inch wheels at a promotional price of 10,080 yuan through September 30.
Industry & MarketsRoland Berger Projects EUR 20 Trillion Technology Market by 2040
Roland Berger forecasts emerging technology markets will grow nearly tenfold to EUR 20 trillion by 2040, reshaping the global industrial landscape.
Industry & MarketsTomTom and citiEU Strengthen Alliance for Smarter European Traffic Planning
TomTom expands partnership with citiEU to leverage real-time traffic data for improved urban mobility planning across Europe.
Industry & MarketsToyota and Iveco Join Forces on EU-Backed Hydrogen Truck Project
Toyota and Iveco collaborate on the EU-funded EMPOWER project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell truck, addressing range anxiety in heavy-duty transport.
Industry & MarketsTraton Opens One OS Platform to Suppliers via Red Hat Partnership
Traton is opening its One OS platform to partners through a new Red Hat deal, a move aimed at scaling its supplier ecosystem and broadening software access.
Industry & MarketsMicroVision Debuts Configurable Lidar Perception Platform at IAA 2026
MicroVision unveiled a modular lidar Perception Platform at IAA 2026, signaling a move toward configurable sensing architectures for automakers.
Industry & MarketsVWCV Puts Fleet Uptime Front and Center with Connect Pro at IAA 2026
VWCV will center its IAA 2026 exhibit on Connect Pro, a fleet-focused connected services platform built around uptime and predictive maintenance.
Industry & MarketsNissan Rethinks Japan Production With Three-Hub Strategy Amid Currency Swings
Nissan plans a three-hub Japan production setup targeting around one million vehicles a year, citing export resilience and yen volatility as key drivers.