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Renault acquires Flexis EV business from joint venture partner Volvo
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (316+ words) The French automaker seeks to boost its vehicle production capabilities by taking control of the electric last-mile logistics company it set up with Volvo in 2024. Renault Group expects to boost its software-defined-vehicle production capabilities by taking full control of last-mile…...
Slate aims to solve the affordability problem for consumers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1072+ words) But developers of the bare-bones electric vehicle say it's designed to be upgraded in the future. CITY OF INDUSTRY, California -- The waiting is over: The bare-bones electric pickup with a multitude of customization options has finally arrived. Slate introduced its…...
New-car sales: unsteady as she goes
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (614+ words) Cox Automotive is sticking to its mildly optimistic new-vehicle sales forecast, despite uncertainty about the U. S. economy. The ice is thinner in some respects under Cox Automotive's relatively optimistic 2026 U. S. light-vehicle sales forecast, but for now it's sticking to its prediction of…...
Ford named top mainstream brand in initial quality by JD Power
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (996+ words) Executives said the company is moving from a "find and fix" mentality for addressing quality issues to preventing them before they occur. Ford Motor Co. s efforts to improve vehicle quality over the past several years are starting to bear…...
Strong EU car sales in first 5 months of 2026
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (467+ words) European Automobile Manufacturers" Association data shows a 4% increase in new-vehicle registrations as hybrids remain the most popular consumer choice. New-vehicle registrations in the European Union rose by 4% for the period January through May 2026 compared to the same period last year,…...
Electric BMW M3 previewed with racing-inspired concept car
1+ week, 1+ day ago (670+ words) The M Concept Neue Klasse showcases new design direction, four-motor drivetrain ahead of the electric M3s US arrival in 2027 Just ahead of last weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans, BMW's M performance car division unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse, providing the…...
Auto lobby pressing UK government to revisit 2030 zero emission mandate
1+ week, 2+ day ago (589+ words) Auto industry body hopes rethink of EV sales targets will take consumer demand into account. Following a call for a review of the U. K. s zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate by the nations industry body, the U. K. government is reportedly arranging a…...
New York dealer boosts customer convenience with mobile service
1+ week, 2+ day ago (604+ words) Software provider Curbee claims almost 40% of repair orders can be done off-site. Joining a growing trend, innovative New York dealer Brian Benstock adds mobile service delivery at the three metro New York dealerships he operates, in a deal with Curbee,…...
Honda launches free off-road app for Trail Sport models
1+ week, 3+ day ago (428+ words) The app was developed by Honda engineers in collaboration with Trail Sport owners and enthusiasts seeking off-road adventures. With the return of the full-size Bronco SUV and Bronco Sport in 2021, Ford Motor Co. found massive success with the off-roading community…...
Toyota looks at mobility away from the open road with Woven City
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1712+ words) Toyota is betting on AI-informed tech that transcends cars, and on its long-lens development approach rather than startup timelines. Toyota officially declared its transition from an automaker to a mobility company back in 2018. But for an automaker deeply entrenched in…...