VW, Mercedes and several Chinese brands are taking a closer look at the chemistry, which promises lower costs and better cold-weather performance than lithium-based chemistries.

Tight new-vehicle margins threaten dealerships’ overall profitability in 2026. Some stores are harnessing their service lanes and used-car operations to bolster other profit centers.

Allowing Geely to use Ford’s excess capacity in Europe would enable the Chinese automaker to avoid steep EU tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China.

Production of BEVs rose by 15 percent to 1.22 million, while PHEV output was up 54 percent to around 450,000, making Germany the largest global production hub after China.

Renault will use parts supplied by China's Shanghai e-drive as it looks to reduce costs and protect margins in a sluggish European market.

To encourage ADAS adoption, automakers need to educate consumers about the features, show them how to use them and include the cost of the technology in the purchase price, a new survey shows.

Ford officials promised to hire and train 106 agents who will be based within its 21 sales regions to assist with product allocation, customer warranty claims and scheduling queries.

VW‘s U.S. sales have skidded three straight quarters amid headwinds that include a disappointing ID Buzz launch, the high cost of U.S. tariffs and the lack of a hybrid.

Franchised dealers say technology, including artificial intelligence, can improve new-vehicle sales and profit and customers’ experience in 2026.

Thomas King, speaking Feb. 3 at the J.D. Power Auto Summit, said retailer profits are expected to drop to $25.4 billion from $28.9 billion in 2025 ...

Toyota Motor North America COO Mark Templin addressed affordability, trade issues and whether Toyota will offer another compact pickup in the U.S. at the JD Power Auto Summit in Las Vegas on Feb 3.

Frank Stronach faces 12 charges involving seven complainants for alleged incidents dating back as far as the 1970s.