The U.S. auto industry is bracing for fresh turbulence as new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts take effect. While aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, the policy could end up hurting the very companies it was designed to protect — particularly Detroit’s “Big Three.” A surprise ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Mazda's Tesla Model Y Competitor Is Here
Mazda is stepping back into the EV spotlight with the debut of the 2025 EZ-60, an electric SUV designed to take on the Tesla Model Y. Unveiled via Chinese social media, the EZ-60 is the SUV sibling of the previously launched EZ-6 sedan. It’s the product of Mazda’s ongoing joint venture with Chinese ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Forecast Predicts Tariffs to Increase Auto Insurance Costs 60% Faster
A report has revealed that higher sticker prices on new and used vehicles aren’t the only cost increases that automotive consumers face after President Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports. American insurance comparison shopping website Insurify’s forecast says that tariffs on Canada and Mexico may ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Why Audi’s Bestseller Might Vanish from US Dealerships
Audi's best-selling crossover faces a triple threat of car-related Trump tariffs. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
BYD's Breakthrough Tech Makes Tesla Superchargers Look Slow
BYD, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturers, has announced a groundbreaking charging platform that could dramatically reduce charging times for EV owners. The new system, capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), promises to recharge an EV battery in just five ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Tesla Accused of Exploiting Canadian EV Rebate Program
Canadian dealers claim Tesla gamed the system, leaving them millions out of pocket Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Volvo Makes Radical Shifts to Weather the Tariff Storm
The Swedish brand is making some adjustments to help sell in one of its biggest markets. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
BMW Updates Models for Spring With More EV Range and Faster PHEV Charging
BMW is updating several of its most popular vehicles this spring, with more range for its EVs, faster charging for its PHEVs, and even a new model for the small coupe crowd. Elsewhere, BMW is adding new paint color options, features, and interior trim choices across its lineup. Most critically, it ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Toyota Ramps up EV Strategy With Reported Plans to Release 10 New Models by 2027
Nikki Asia recently leaked a report detailing Toyota’s plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) output from its current five models, including vehicles under the Lexus brand, to 15 by 2027. The reputable source states that this expansion strategy will include production in Japan, China, the US, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
The Industry's Last Muscle Car Isn't Doing So Hot
The Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger used to be the pinnacle of American muscle, but it seems those days have long passed. Dodge pulled the Challenger from the market following the 2023 model year. Chevy followed suit and discontinued Camaro production after January 2024. That ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Stellantis weighs drastic business move amid Trump tariff impact
The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram parent may consider a big decision regarding one of their European nameplates. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Tesla Reportedly Stops Cybertruck Trade-Ins as $200M Worth of Inventory Lingers
Tesla has reportedly halted trade-ins for its Cybertruck while almost 2,400 units, equivalent to about $200 million, remain unsold. The automaker had previously received 1,943,876 reservations for its Cybertruck during July 2023, which equaled over $194 million in pre-order revenue, according to ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Despite overwhelmingly praising their own driving skills, 1 out of every ten drivers admits to this behavior behind the wheel.
Despite overwhelmingly praising their own driving skills, 1 out of every ten drivers admits to this behavior behind the wheel. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Dodge’s EV Gamble Falls Flat as Buyers Cling to Old Muscle
Dodge’s effort to steer its muscle car legacy into the electric age is off to a rocky start. Despite the fanfare around the new all-electric Charger Daytona, more buyers chose the outgoing gas-powered models, vehicles that have been out of production since late 2023. In Q1 2025, Dodge sold 1,947 ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Jaguar Land Rover Halts U.S. Shipments as Tariffs Ramp Up
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has paused all U.S.-bound vehicle shipments in response to a sudden 25% import tariff announced by former President Donald Trump on April 2. Though rumors of the move had circulated for weeks, the official imposition of steep duties on all imported cars and parts sent ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Kia Is Finally Bringing a Pickup to America — And It’s Not What You Think
Kia is officially planning to launch a midsize pickup truck for the U.S. market, and no, it’s not the rugged Tasman you may have seen overseas. Instead, the automaker will build a new, U.S.-specific model from the ground up, according to CEO Ho Sung Song. More details are expected to land at the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
US Electric Vehicle Sales Rise Year-Over-Year in March, Defying Tariff Uncertainty
A J.D. Power report has revealed that the overall electric vehicle (EV) market share percentage rose to 9.3% in March 2025 compared to 8.4% during March 2024. While consumers are facing new and used car price increases stemming from President Trump’s tariffs on auto imports, 23% of shoppers looking ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Stunning E53 AMG Hybrid Wagon Debut: Mercedes Revamps a Grand Tradition
Mercedes-Benz is launching a new performance hybrid wagon that has its eyes on Audi and BMW's fast five-doors. Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
These Car Brands Just Smashed Records in Q1 Before Tariffs Hit
As Trump's "Liberation Day" crept closer, Americans weren't sitting on their hands—they were out buying cars, likely in an effort to save a little bit of money. As a result, several automakers overdelivered on sales goals and even set new brand records. And while the celebrations are almost ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]
Honda, Hyundai Rack Up IIHS Top Safety Picks as Winners Drop Compared to 2024
Honda and Hyundai have shone the brightest during this year’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick (TSP) awards with 17 designations. These 17 awards, spanning small, midsize, large, luxury, small SUV, midsize SUV, and midsize luxury SUV categories, include Honda’s and ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]