Industry News
Supplier consolidation is coming—and 2026 is when the gloves come off
Analysts and executives say cost pressure is pushing auto suppliers toward a consolidation wave in 2026, raisi...
XPeng wants Volkswagen’s idle European factory space to dodge tariffs and build EVs locally
XPeng is negotiating with Volkswagen to buy an underused European factory, a move aimed at expanding local pro...
Mercedes confirms a five-model CLA lineup for Australia, with two fully electric versions
Mercedes-Benz confirmed a five-variant CLA lineup for Australia, including two fully electric models, signalin...
NHTSA’s Recall Week Is a Reminder: Your Next Safety Fix Might Already Be Free
NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week (March 2–8) urges owners to check NHTSA.gov/recalls by plate or 17-digit V...
2026 Auto Tech Reality Check: EVs Cool Off, Hybrids Rebound, and Cars Keep Turning Into Computers
Epicflow’s 2026 outlook says EV growth is expected to slow amid trade, infrastructure, and cost pressures, pus...
NHTSA puts the 2026 Tesla Model Y in the ADAS winner’s circle — and wants you to report the stuff it misses
NHTSA says the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first model to pass its new ADAS tests, while urging drivers to repor...
April’s auto sales cooled to a 15.9M pace — and hybrids were the one bright spot
U.S. April auto sales fell to a 15.9M SAAR as gas near $4.50, inflation, and pricing squeezed buyers, while hy...
Florida’s Recall Reality Check: Your Fix Is Free, But Only If They Can Find You
FLHSMV is urging Florida drivers and used-car shoppers to check NHTSA’s recall database and keep registration ...
EvNerds’ “Hot News” page isn’t news — it’s a broken shell of an EV blog
EvNerds’ “Electric Vehicle Hot news” page currently shows site UI and account prompts but no actual articles, ...