On August 8, SAIC Maxus announced that it unveiled the Star Stack platform, a super full-stack off-road platform designed specifically for pickup trucks.
The Star Stack platform boasts the following four core advantages: 
Power: It covers six powertrain options, including gasoline, diesel, gasoline super hybrid, dies

On August 11, 2025, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would invest approximately USD 2 billion at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky to support the creation of a mid-size electric pickup truck based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. The investment will be used to implement the Ford Universal EV Production

On July 30 during the investors call following release of its Q2 report, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced a new EV strategy and the coming reveal of a new electric vehicle and EV platform on August 11 at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky.
During 2023 negotiations with the UAW, Ford promised to invest USD 1.2 bil

On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program. 
Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s

On July 15, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 694,271 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter engines in the U.S. The company warned that a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The tally of recalled vehicles includes 339,044 Bronco Sport

On July 7, IAV announced that it has established a test chamber at the Gifhorn site that is hermetically shielded from radio networks. Vehicles up to the size of medium-duty vehicles, such as the largest version of a VW Crafter or Ford Transit, can fit in the "shielding chamber." It is part of the Cybersecurity Lab. 

On July 1, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 200,061 vehicles because of a software defect that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Ford told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the camera can either display a blank image or that th

On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership.
While half of the top problems industry-wide remain infotainment issues, results improved slightly in 2025, though owners are having

On June 4, Bridgestone Americas introduced the Turanza EverDrive, a new all-season touring tire built for sedans, CUVs, and minivans. Backed by an 80,000-mile limited warranty, the longest in Bridgestone’s lineup, the EverDrive is designed for long-lasting performance, comfort, and confident handling in wet, dry, and

On June 3, Ford reported success with its pricing strategy in the month of May in offsetting the cost of the Trump import tariffs with its "A Plan" discount program, typically reserved for employees. Ford led all other OEMs in May with a 16.3% increase to 220,959 vehicles across all powertrains, the company’s best Ma

On May 27, Ford announced it is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Affected vehicles include the 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550,

On May 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Technical Requirements for the Safety of Car Door Handles” (the Requirements) mandatory national standards for public comments until June 7.
In recent years, with the rapid electrification and intelligentization development of automo

On April 30, Ford announced the official launch and first shipments of its revised 2025 Ford Expedition from the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, which also assembles the 2025 Lincoln Navigator and F-Series Super Duty trucks.
The refreshed three-row SUV that can seat up to eight people has received a res

On April 28, Renault unveiled the name of its new C-segment SUV designed for markets outside Europe: Boreal.
The name Boreal, inspired by the French language, reflects Renault’s heritage and was carefully selected for its smooth and harmonious tone, evoking a sense of escape and exploration. It embodies the SUV’s cor

On April 16, AITO, a cooperative brand between Huawei and Seres Group, launched the M8 flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three 5-seater and three 6-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 359,800 to CNY 449,800.
Adopting a new design concept, the M8 features unique headlights suppo

On February 5, NORMA Group announced that it has won an order for tank ventilation systems from a European car manufacturer. From mid-2026 to 2035, it will supply these systems for gasoline-powered cars and plug-in hybrids. The contract has a total volume of around EUR 140 million. 
The order includes the development

Ford recently told its dealers body that it is working on a number of new, lower-cost models to address the affordability issue for U.S. consumers, as well as increasing production of its existing entry-level trims on lines that include the Ford F-150, Escape, and Explorer.
Ford is also bringing back the Base trim of

On January 15, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that new light vehicle sales performance in 2024 was positive with the market up 8.2%. At the model level, however, the market saw significant shifts. 
Top Five Passenger Cars
1.    Honda Civic
2.    Toyota Corolla
3.    Hyundai Elantra
4.    Tesla Model 3
5.

On December 30, BMW i Ventures invested in Phoenix Tailings, a groundbreaking company focused on sustainable rare earth metal production. The investment is part of a Series B financing round led by Envisioning Partners, with additional contributions from Yamaha Motor Ventures and Escape Velocity. This funding will en

On December 23, Radar Auto, a Geely sub-brand, launched the King Kong battery electric pickup truck. The model is available in four 2WD and three 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 159,800.
The King Kong measures 5,260mm or 5,500mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,830mm, 1,865mm, or 1,880mm high, with