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Toyota's new 30,000-square-foot Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan, anchors its localization strategy by linking materials testing,...

Toyota will invest $1.3 billion—the largest ever in Argentina's auto sector—to build a new EV at its Zárate plant under the RIGI incentive regime.

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Toyota pushes hydrogen forward via commercial trucks and racing-derived tech despite passenger EV dominance. A 3.5L V6 hydrogen combustion engine will...

Volkswagen will suspend Taos production at its Puebla plant from October 5 to 9 due to a component shortage, impacting both shifts and around 2,700 technical workers in Segment 3.

Gotion's 1.1 billion euro investment for a 49% stake in PowerCo's Sagunto plant raises planned LFP capacity to 30 GWh and aims to create Europe's...

Hyundai is retreating from price-sensitive EV segments as Chinese rivals undercut costs and exports surge toward 10 million units.

• Ioniq 3 axed in...

Even as the U.S. hybrid market hits record highs with a $778 billion valuation, Toyota's iconic Prius posted just 16,731 units through September...

Can affordability and product renewal restore Stellantis’s U.S. competitiveness?

• Plans 11 new North American vehicles over five years, with seven...

Toyota structures its connected services into five distinct packages: Safety Connect, Service Connect, Drive Connect, Remote Connect, and WiFi Connect.

Volkswagen's decision to discontinue the ID.5 marks the start of its model cull, targeting slow-selling niche EVs like the re-bodied ID.4 variant to...

Hyundai is countering competition in the U.S. compact-SUV segment—its highest-volume market—by emphasizing a multi-energy lineup instead of full...

Hyundai Motor Group's early investment in FieldAI is gaining traction as the physical AI startup's valuation jumps fivefold to $10 billion. The move positions the automaker to build long-term value in robotics beyond conventional auto manufacturing.

Hyundai is adding 500,000 annual North American production slots by 2030 while raising local parts sourcing from 60% to 80%, creating a more self-contained regional network that shortens supply routes and cuts exposure to disruptions.

A new MOU positions Volkswagen to potentially reduce vehicle weight and enhance sustainability by leveraging LG Chem's advanced plastics, composites,...

European suppliers face a stark dilemma: they must keep investing in EV capacity despite uncertain orders and slower-than-expected demand.

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The 2027 Tucson targets family buyers with wider-opening rear doors and expanded rear legroom.

• Hybrid Stay Mode runs climate, audio and charging...

Toyota's new $50M Michigan center, announced in 2023 and now open, creates a dedicated North American hub for battery testing across the full...

Hyundai is investing $500 million in its Alabama plant to produce the redesigned 2027 Tucson SUV and hybrids locally, aiming to be seen as "more...

• Direct OEM data link: Volkswagen Group brands now feed real-time metrics like EV battery status and maintenance alerts straight into Samsara's...

Tesla Model Y prices have fallen 38% from their 2022 peak while Hyundai Ioniq 5 prices are down 18% since launch, with market-wide EV prices continuing to decline even as discounts shrink.