We already know tariffs have automakers reeling, but it’s becoming even more apparent that the auto industry is headed for uncharted waters. Some automakers — namely GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — have all released independent statements that essentially boil down to “it’s impossible to see ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The car is barely one month old and Toyota has already delivered 10,000 units Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A key executive at Tesla has hit back on social media in response to a scathing Wall Street Journal report that alleged the worst fate for its CEO, Elon Musk, calling the report published late on April 30 "absolutely false." In the report, "people familiar with the discussions" told the Journal ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

These days, electrification is becoming the name of the game in the auto industry, as it seems that almost every major automaker from BMW, Honda, Toyota and even Porsche and Lamborghini is dipping its toes into producing EVs, or cars that create lower emissions through the use of batteries and ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When it recently emerged from stealth startup mode, the Slate truck captured the attention of the auto industry for all the right reasons. Now, in an attempt to help “re-industrialize” the United States, Slate is confirming it will manufacture its vehicles in a former printing building in Warsaw, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Toyota has reached a preliminary agreement to partner with Waymo, considered the world’s leading robotaxi company, to accelerate the deployment of advanced self-driving tech for personal use via a new autonomous vehicle platform. The collaboration also includes Toyota’s subsidiary, Woven, which ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

With intriguing full-size, fully-electric SUVs entering the market, such as the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology and the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Land Rover will have some serious competition on their hands when they finally debut their all-electric Range Rover, so it seems wise that they've ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata rollout has hit a serious snag. Mazda confirmed last week that it has temporarily suspended deliveries of its beloved roadster due to a potential issue with a vehicle control module (VCM). While the company hasn't specified exactly which module is affected, some buyers ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Early on April 30, German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz posted its first-quarter results for 2025, announcing lower profit margins and sales led by its passenger car and van divisions amid uncertainty due to the tariff-led environment in which it now exists. Sales of Merc's cars and vans dipped by ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A New York Senator has introduced a bill that would eliminate a legislative waiver allowing Tesla to operate five showrooms in the state independently, instead of selling vehicles through franchised dealerships. In 2014, New York state passed a law barring automakers from selling cars directly to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

President Trump has signed an executive order easing the impact of his 25% tariffs on vehicle imports, which took effect April 3, and auto parts, which is scheduled to begin on May 3. The new legislation states that 25% tariffs will remain on all vehicle imports except for United ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Aston Martin just added a new weapon to its performance SUV arsenal–the DBX S. The brand's most powerful SUV ever, the DBX S offers even more muscle than the ludicrous DBX707, but Aston has also made a serious effort to strip the DBX S of as much weight as possible, using lightweight materials such ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If you've longed for the G-Wagens of the 1980s but wished they had modern amenities on the interior, Mercedes-Benz has heard your pleas. The German automaker recently announced the extremely awkwardly named "Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition: STRONGER THAN THE 1980s," drawing visual inspiration from ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If you've ever bought your car at a dealership, you can easily understand that such an experience can be frustrating for some people. Dealers must sell cars; that's their M.O. and how they keep the lights on. But as players like Amazon and Carvana help streamline the buying experience and ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

In a statement released on April 29, the storied Detroit-based automaker General Motors announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. It also noted that it will release updated 2025 full-year guidance to account for the potential impact of tariffs on the automaker's bottom line. As ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Tritium—a leading producer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has unveiled a new system that facilitates growth for public charging sites and fleet operators without traditionally significant infrastructure expansion costs. The charging platform, TRI-FLEX, allows operators to easily ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Ferrari says this sold-out "Speciale" is lighter, faster and more powerful than its 296 GTB. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The proposed Honda-Nissan merger might be off the table, but collaboration between the two Japanese automakers is far from dead. In fact, it could result in one of the most fascinating sports car projects in years: a shared platform for the next Nissan GT-R and Acura NSX. Speaking at the 2025 New ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Mercedes-AMG is gearing up to launch its first standalone electric performance car, and it’s aiming squarely at one of the biggest names in the game: the Porsche Taycan. The German automaker recently teased the new four-door fastback on social media, revealing a sleek silhouette and promising a ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the founder of Toyota, is known to participate in motorsports events himself. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]