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Global Auto Sales Flatline as EV Hype Cools and China Tightens Grip in 2026
Global light vehicle sales are projected to flatline at 91.8 million units in 2026, up marginally from 91.7 mi...
Hyundai Posts Record Q1 Sales Despite March Dip as Electrified Lineup Surges
Hyundai Motor America achieved record Q1 2025 sales of 205,388 units, up 1% year-over-year, driven by a 61% su...
2026 Marks the Death of the Car as a Product and the Rise of the Platform
In 2026, 58% of automotive leaders are scaling over-the-air updates beyond pilot programs, with 34% reaching m...
Ghost in the Machine: Tesla Build 2026.2.9.5 Isn't The FSD V14.3 Breakthrough
Tesla's build 2026.2.9.5 appeared on trackers this week but shows no signs of being a legitimate FSD V14.3 rol...
Your VIN Holds Secrets: Why Ignoring NHTSA Recalls Is a Gamble You Can't Afford
The NHTSA VIN lookup tool reveals unrepaired safety recalls on your specific vehicle, but it won't show recall...
Dealers Are Done Relying on New Car Sales to Pay the Bills in 2026
Dealers are shifting their 2026 profitability strategy away from new car sales toward used-vehicle offices, se...
EV Adoption Plateaued in 2025, But Charging Infrastructure Just Exploded Anyway
EV sales stagnated in 2025, yet public DC fast charging infrastructure surged by 28% with 3,656 new stations a...
ProLogium Claims Solid-State Holy Grail With 5-Minute Charging and Zero Thermal Runaway
ProLogium unveiled its all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery at CES 2024, claiming 860 Wh/L energy...
U.S. Auto Sales Set to Slip in 2026 as Economic Headwinds and EV Uncertainty Bite
U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to drop 2.4% to 15.8 million units in 2026, with fleet sales falling 6.1%...