Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares abruptly resigned late last year, leading the automaker to assign an interim chief executive. While the new CEO won’t be known until later this year, Stellantis executives have appointed new leaders at three of its brands, including Jeep, DS, and Peugeot.

Mexico appears to have avoided Trump’s tariffs – for now. The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, agreed to send troops to the border to help slow drug trafficking, leading President Trump to announce a one-month pause on the 25-percent tariffs he promised just days earlier.

At this point, things in government are changing so quickly that it’s hard to keep up. While that’s probably by design, it will take some time to unravel the impacts of the White House’s latest salvo, as Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada have driven the two countries to retaliate with trade duties of their own.

There is a new recall at Ford, this time covering a very specific slice of the Bronco trim walk and concerning the possible failure of critical suspension pieces. The company doesn’t yet have a fix for the problem.

Picture it, 1984. The world is filled with Malaise era automobiles, neon colors, and a hot new TV show called Miami Vice just debuted on NBC. The Australian automotive market is in turmoil, suffering from inefficiency, oversupply, import restrictions, and tariffs of around 60 percent. What’s a government to do? Force every manufacturer’s hand, that’s what!

The Trump administration has confirmed that tariffs levied against goods built in Canada, China, and Mexico will begin tomorrow.

Late last year, we reported that Brazilian authorities had opened an investigation into BYD over reports of slavery at its contractors’ facilities in the country. We now have more details on what happened, and it doesn’t sound good.

Dodge never hid the fact that the new electric Charger Daytona would eventually offer gas engines, but we now have a rough arrival date to go with the rumors. At the recent National Automobile Dealers Association convention in New Orleans, Stellantis said a new gas-powered Charger model would reach showrooms by this summer.

Honda and Nissan have been in merger talks with a goal of coming together by 2026. Despite some hiccups involving Mitsubishi and other challenges, the pair recently said they want to announce some details on the merger by mid-February, a slight delay from what was expected to be a late-January statement.

A recent study from Alix Partners has claimed that the automotive sector is the most "disrupted" business sector going into 2025, based upon executive sentiment. However, this is allegedly not a terrible thing because the report likewise suggests that automakers are among those best suited to adapt to changing business models.

It is tough to think of any vehicle, no matter its number of wheels, which offers a greater number of grins-per-mile than the Polaris Slingshot. Sure, it is wildly impractical and bonkers to look at, but that’s the locus of its appeal – and your author is totally on board. In other words, you’ll find no Slingshot slander in this post.

Toyota moved 10.8 million vehicles last year, making it the world’s largest automaker for the fifth year running and edging out its nearest competitor, the Volkswagen Group. While those results include all of Toyota’s brands, including Lexus and Hino Trucks, the automaker held onto its crown despite a slip in 2024 sales.

The potential merger with Honda likely can’t come soon enough for Nissan. It’s looking to cut its workforce and plans to reduce production of two of its most important models as sales slide.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently told investors that the automaker would launch its first paid robotaxi service this summer in Austin. Starting in June, the somewhat-autonomous taxis will offer rides in Texas’ capital city.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda will soon be recalling 294,612 inside the United States over an assumed software defect pertaining to the fuel injection electronic control unit. This follows customer reports that select Honda and Acura vehicles were suffering from power losses and stalled engines.

Volvo recently kicked off EX30 deliveries in the U.S. after a long wait. While it’s only launching one trim to start, Volvo plans to release a beefier Cross Country version soon. We’ll learn more about the EX30 Cross Country during a livestream on February 10, from what Volvo says is its “cosy winter cabin” in Sweden.

Munich has laid its restyling pen upon the iX, drawing a Neue Klasse lighting signature to go with a grille that’s just as large as before – albeit with different detailing. In other news, range is up and price (of entry) is down.

General Motors has a plan in place to deal with President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. We just don't get to know what it is.

The Volkswagen ID.7 EV was supposed to launch late last year, but recent reports suggest that the delay has now turned into a cancellation for the U.S. and Canada. VW, blaming changing market conditions, had previously said the car would be delayed for an undisclosed amount of time.

Automakers and their suppliers are in business to do one thing: Make money for themselves and shareholders. Because of that, it should come as no surprise that one major player in the industry has vowed not to eat the costs of Trump’s proposed tariffs. Adient plc recently said it is not able to float the costs on an ongoing basis.

Last week, we reported that many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) had trouble recognizing pedestrians wearing reflective clothing after dark. A new study shows that they may also have trouble with flashing lights from emergency vehicles, effectively having a “seizure,” according to the study’s authors.

Mazda has apparently updated its logo for the first time in nearly three decades. However, the changes being made are the now-familiar minimalist approach taken by loads of other automakers in recent years.

About 48,000 eligible employees at General Motors are in line for record-high profit-sharing checks following today’s release of the company’s financial results. Hourly workers could take home up to $14,500 in bonuses.

Remember the Local Motors Rally Fighter? Pepperidge Farm remembers, and apparently Audi does, too. The automaker’s recent Q6 e-tron off-road concept bears a striking resemblance to the defunct-but-funky lifted coupe, though it’s got electric motors.

While Ford is estimated to have lost billions on its EV business last year, General Motors recently announced that it actually made more than it spent on electric vehicles in 2024. This is a significant milestone for the automaker, but uncertain times lie ahead, with new policy flying out of the White House at a dizzying pace.

Depending on where you live, finding an EV fast charger could be like finding a needle in a haystack, and when you do, charging at anywhere near the advertised speeds is hit or miss. Finding a charger that can take advantage of Lucid’s new Gravity SUV might be impossible, however, as the upcoming EV promises 400 kW fast charging, which surpasses the speediest public chargers we have now.

General Motors’ small-block V8s have long been famous for boasting solid reliability at competitive prices. But the 6.2-liter L87 motor (found in late-model Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade) is presently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for defects. The issue has created a parts bottleneck and is reportedly creating serious problems for customers in need of repairs.

Last week didn’t just bring snow to New Orleans, it also brought a raft of Stellantis dealers to town for a key meeting – and most of them left feeling revved up about the year ahead.

Like its parent company, Nissan, Infiniti hasn’t had the best time over the last few years. Sales tumbled in 2024, leading the automaker to eye aggressive measures to right the ship. Part of that plan includes discontinuing one of its best-selling models, as the popular QX50 and QX55 will soon be no more.

Yet another automaker has announced plans to back off full electrification goals in favor of a mixed approach. Alfa Romeo said it would not continue with its goal to become fully electric by 2027, saying it will now pursue a “multi-energy” roadmap.

Mitsubishi might not end up joining the Honda-Nissan merger, but it’s not giving up on life just yet. The automaker recently announced its first mass-market electric vehicle* for the U.S. market, which is due in 2026.

Safety wonks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are putting over a quarter million Blue Oval crossovers under their microscopes thanks to battery issues. But, unlike most headlines of this sort, it isn’t EVs which are causing the problem.

Some drivers see tires as commodities, completely interchangeable black circles on each corner of yer car. As gearheads, we know the difference, right? That’s why it’s always interesting to us when a company like Nokian, better known for its winter and all-season tires, rolls out something new in the ultra-high performance (UHP) category.

Stellantis has reportedly committed itself to reactivating the Belvidere Assembly Plant, with the intent to build midsize pickups. The resulting vehicles will undoubtedly settle years worth of rumors that Ram would eventually offer something to compete with trucks like the Ford Ranger or Toyota Tacoma.

Honda and Nissan have gone public with their plans to merge, making many wonder if Nissan’s alliance partner, Mitsubishi, would go along for the ride. Recent reporting suggests that it will not be a part of the new deal, though it has denied making a final decision.

Tesla recently rolled out a new Model Y for global markets, but it didn’t take long for it to arrive on our shores. The updated electric crossover arrives with more range, an updated look, and a higher price than its predecessor. Tesla plans to release the EV in March, but the order books are open now.

Cadillac teased the performance-oriented Lyriq-V a while ago, but we’re just now learning the specifics of the American’s brand hotted-up EV. The 2026 Lyriq-V is Cadillac’s first V-branded EV and will arrive as the quickest car the automaker has ever made.

The Canadian-U.S. Dollar exchange rate often means that products are more expensive in one country than the other, but upcoming Tesla price changes north of the border may push that concept to the extreme. The automaker plans to increase Canadian pricing on February 1, making them significantly more expensive for our neighbors to the north.

Wake up, honey. More bad news about Nissan just dropped. The struggling Japanese automaker has canceled plans to release a subcompact electric SUV in the United States, which would have slotted in between the Leaf and Rogue in its American lineup.

Ram appears to be giving up on the longest-range version of its upcoming 1500 REV electric pickup. Mopar Insiders recently reported that the automaker has canceled the 500-mile version of the truck, leaving only the standard-range model on track for a 2026 release.

As part of its electrification push, Ford created an EV certification program for its dealers in 2022, which required significant investments and building modifications. The automaker later canceled the program, and now, it’s reimbursing dealers for some of their costs related to EV charger installations and other expenses.

Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The EX90 is on sale now, and the EX30 is coming “soon,” but Volvo is also renaming an existing electric model to align with the updated naming system. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models. The EX40’s coupe counterpart, the C40 Recharge will also be renamed the EC30.

Canoo has officially run out of money, resulting in the all-electric vehicle company to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week. The brand responsible for producing a versatile EV platform that could be adapted into numerous vehicle types has stated that the final straw was an inability to obtain funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office or source fresh investment from unnamed foreign sources.

If you plan on buying a new car, you might want to do it soon.

Otherwise, President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could cost you.

Tesla has faced numerous investigations and questions about its drivers’ behavior while using its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) tech, but now it’s Ford’s turn under the microscope. The Blue Oval’s BlueCruise system offers hands-free driving on limited-access highways and other roads, which is now under a Preliminary Evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) after two reports of fatal collisions involving the system.

The Honda Prologue has been selling like hotcakes, thanks to aggressive incentives and the federal EV tax credit. Acura now wants in on that action and is offering a lease deal on a 2024 ZDX that could make it less than $300 per month.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s rule requiring automakers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent starting in 2027 is no more. Newly sworn-in President Trump signed an executive order yesterday, declaring a “national energy emergency” and ending the EPA’s emissions requirements.

Look, I’m the last person to shame anyone for their fashion choices, but now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is giving tips on how to dress. A recent study by the crash-testing group found that reflective clothing makes it harder for advanced vehicle safety tech to see pedestrians.

Despite being the dedicated truck brand for Stellantis, Ram effectively only sells one full-size pickup in a myriad of flavors and configurations and the ProMaster van. Meanwhile, its rivals have correctly identified that there was a large hole in the North American market that could only be plugged with small, affordable trucks — leaving Ram to play catch up.

The Porsche Macan EV was supposed to mark the next step forward for the brand’s sporty compact SUV, but it appears the company isn’t ready to let go of internal combustion in the vehicle just yet. A recent report from Autocar suggests that Porsche is considering keeping gas engines around in the next-gen SUVs, a reversal from its previous discussions on the topic.

Almost 900,000 General Motors vehicles are now under a preliminary investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an issue that could cause the engine to fail. While not a recall yet, this action is a step in that direction, and it could lead to expensive repairs for GM if it progresses.

With a price tag that steps deep into six-figure territory in some configurations, the Jeep Wagoneer is one of Stellantis’ most expensive vehicles in the United States. The SUV’s extreme premium price tag rankled some buyers, and Jeep’s boss isn’t stoked about it, either.

Tesla is reportedly slashing Cybertruck prices to encourage customers to buy after sales declined last quarter. While the discounts are modest for a vehicle in its price range, they may be sufficient to sway some would-be customers.

Did you really think the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan was going to move ahead smoothly and without drama? Non!

We’ve been hearing about the Biden Administration’s desire to block Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. market, but it was only recently finalized. The new rules will have a significant impact on vehicles from many global automakers, especially Polestar, which could effectively be banned.

The Subaru Crosstrek got a full redesign for the 2024 model year, but the automaker waited a while to debut the updated Crosstrek Hybrid. It’s coming later in 2025 as a 2026 model-year crossover, bringing a new Subaru engine and plenty of safety equipment.

Lexus and Toyota have a tendency to hang onto vehicles for much longer than other automakers. The Lexus RC is certainly one of them, still trudging along after having been on sale mostly unchanged for almost ten years. Its longevity is coming to an end, however, as Lexus recently introduced Final Edition variants of the car, making the end of the line for the brand’s long-running sport coupe.

You may have seen a Rivian van delivering Amazon packages or running errands around town, but you probably didn’t know that the automaker sold more of them than Ford’s electric E-Transit or the new Chevrolet Brightdrop van.

A Norwegian manufacturer of synthetic graphite has inked a deal with General Motors to supply the stuff as part of the process to build electric vehicle batteries. However, the Nordmenn have indicated they will build a plant in America for this purpose.

The Acura RSX is on its way back after almost 20 years in hiding, but this won’t be an enthusiast-friendly two-door car with an available manual transmission like its predecessor. Like so many great things in the auto industry, the RSX is returning as a crossover, and this time it won’t have VTEC.