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Supplier consolidation is coming—and 2026 is when the gloves come off
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...

May 18, 2026
XPeng wants Volkswagen’s idle European factory space to dodge tariffs and build EVs locally
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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...

May 17, 2026
Mercedes confirms a five-model CLA lineup for Australia, with two fully electric versions
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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...

May 16, 2026
NHTSA’s Recall Week Is a Reminder: Your Next Safety Fix Might Already Be Free
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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...

May 15, 2026
2026 Auto Tech Reality Check: EVs Cool Off, Hybrids Rebound, and Cars Keep Turning Into Computers
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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...

May 14, 2026
NHTSA puts the 2026 Tesla Model Y in the ADAS winner’s circle — and wants you to report the stuff it misses
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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...

May 13, 2026
April’s auto sales cooled to a 15.9M pace — and hybrids were the one bright spot
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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...

May 11, 2026
Florida’s Recall Reality Check: Your Fix Is Free, But Only If They Can Find You
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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 ...

May 10, 2026
EvNerds’ “Hot News” page isn’t news — it’s a broken shell of an EV blog
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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, ...

May 09, 2026
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