Honda confirmed that it is currently developing the third-generation Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck and that it plans to launch the vehicle within the next two years. Releasing a teaser image of the next-generation truck, Honda highlighted how the new Ridgeline will have a more rugged design. In preparation fo
On July 14 at an event in Washington, DC, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford stated that U.S. automakers must prepare to compete with Chinese car companies which have advanced their craft in developing and building EVs.
While current tariffs and national security restrictions have largely kept Chinese-made vehic
On July 16, Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital launched America’s Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES), an initiative to electrify up to 250 air taxi sites across the U.S. over the next decade.
The network will establish standardized charging infrastructure for electric ver
On July 14, Infiniti Americas vice president Eric Ledieu confirmed the brands intention to expand its lineup to seven models, including hybrids and high-performance models.
Infiniti currently markets the QX 60 and QX 80 three-row SUVs, and all-new QX 65 two-row SUV. Ledieu said to expect a rear-wheel-drive-based spo
Volvo Cars is considering to build a pair of midsize EVs, a sedan and station wagon, to diversify its current all-crossover U.S. lineup, that could arrive in dealerships in 2028, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking with industry media.
The two electric models would be built in and imported from Eu
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is returning for the 2027 model year in the U.S. market later in August as demand for the electric van has been picking up, after it decided to skip the 2026 model.
Volkswagen announced in December that it had “sufficient inventory” of 2025 ID. Buzz models in the U.S. to meet demand, and would
On July 13, Paper Transport, LLC (PTI), a De Pere, Wisconsin-based transportation provider, announced that it is entering a new Pilot Program with the Tesla Semi. The company will test the Semi’s Long Range configuration through “dedicated operations within the Chicago market.”
Chicago’s colder-weather climate will t
On July 7, solar mobility company Aptera Motors announced that it has received a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issued on June 18 for its 2026 Aptera Launch Edition vehicle. The certification is important federal emissions compliance milestone as Aptera continues
On July 10, Tesla shared a video demonstrating the decommissioning of the original Model S and Model X assembly line in Fremont, California. Tesla Manufacturing’s post, captioned “End of an era,” captured a historical moment for the company.
Completed in just 46 days, the teardown involved removing robotic arms and c
Toyota has delayed serial production of the all-new electric 2027 Highlander BEV at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky by at least eight weeks to allow for “final adjustments prior to launch.” While Toyota representatives did not announce a revised sales timeline, the three-row electric SUV, originally expected by the
The next-generation of Cadillac’s Optiq EV crossover may ride on a Chinese platform in the near future, according a recent report from Reuters that cites an insider with knowledge of the matter.
Such a move would be similar to several global OEMs that have recently been shifting more engineering work to China. It wo
On July 10, RIZON launched a new one-of-a-kind service combo body for its all-electric truck that combines secure tool storage and a spacious cargo bed, and can be equipped with cranes, ladder racks, generators, lift gates, and work lighting.
RIZON trucks currently qualify for California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher
On July 1, Kia America announced its 2027 Niro ahead of sales launch later this summer with a new design and Kia’s new ccNC infotainment system with enhanced connectivity, Quick Controls and OTA capability. Pricing will be announced later.
Available exclusively as a hybrid this time, rather than a BEV as well, the 20
Production of the 2026 Cadillac XT5 is currently scheduled to finish in late 2026, marking the end of the first-generation ICE-based crossover in the North American market. Cadillac will pause XT5 production for approximately nine months before beginning production of the second-generation XT5 in Q3 2027 for the 2028
On July 2, Tesla launched the Model Y L in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, just months after phasing out the Model X SUV, as the longer-wheelbase version of the Model Y that has been in China since 2025.
The Model Y L is slightly longer than the Model Y configurations that have been available in the U.S., and features a th
On June 30, BMW Group announced the completion of a USD 1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina operations. With the completed expansion of Plant Spartanburg and the construction of Plant Woodruff, BMW has established the foundation for assembly of fully electric BMW vehicles in the state.
The event also marked
While Ford has developed its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform for a new family of affordable vehicles, General Motors has also been developing an improved EV platform, known internally as BEV-N.
The BEV-N platform is the next major step for GM’s EVs, just as the current BEV3 arrived as a successor to the GM BEV2 p
On June 25, production of the Cadillac CT4 was officially concluded at the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan. The compact luxury sedan, including the high-performance CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing variants, exits the lineup without a direct replacement.
Final retail orders for the CT4 were closed on April
On June 24, Amazon-owned Zoox introduced the latest evolution of its robotaxi in a production intent vehicle which will soon be moving into large-scale production at its serial production facility in Hayward, California.
The revised robotaxis will join the fleet and become available to riders later in 2026. Zoox has
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