Author: Jason Cooper
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Volkswagen Brand Group Core Reports Higher H1 2026 Profit
Volkswagen Brand Group Core (BGC) reported an operating result of 3.61 billion euros for the first half of 2026, marking a 4.5% increase from the same period a year earlier. The group also improved its operating margin to 4.9% despite ongoing pressure from U.S. import tariffs, geopolitical challenges, and an increasingly competitive global market. Brand…
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Hyundai Launches AllDayEnergy Global V2X Energy Services Platform
Hyundai Motor Group has officially introduced AllDayEnergy, a new global identity that brings together its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) energy services under a single brand. The rollout will begin with V1G smart charging in the UK through the Kia App later this year, with plans to expand across Europe, the United States, and Korea. AllDayEnergy Unifies Hyundai…
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How the Toyota FT-1 Concept Became the Fifth-Generation Toyota Supra
The fifth-generation Toyota Supra has effectively reached the end of its run, with no direct replacement expected for the foreseeable future. While its time on the market may have seemed brief, new comments from Calty Design’s Studio Chief Designer Alex Shen offer a closer look at how the Toyota FT-1 concept evolved into the production…
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2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive Configurator Pushes Price Past $100,000
The 2027 BMW X5 configurator is now live on the BMW USA website, giving buyers their first opportunity to customize the updated luxury SUV. Although only the all-wheel-drive X5 40 xDrive is currently available to configure, a fully loaded build can exceed the $100,000 mark through a wide range of optional packages, features, and maintenance…
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Aston Martin F1 Upgrade Brings Major Changes Ahead of Hungary GP
Aston Martin Formula 1 has introduced a major 16-part upgrade package for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, with chief trackside engineer Mike Krack describing the changes as “a significant aerodynamic upgrade and a weight reduction.” The new AMR26 package is expected to play a key role in the team’s second-half season push. Aston Martin Reveals…
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NHTSA Plans New Rules for Tesla-Style Emergency Door Handles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition seeking an investigation into Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles, but the agency said it will move forward with developing new rules aimed at ensuring vehicle door exit systems are more obvious and reliable during emergencies. NHTSA Rejects Tesla Model 3 Door Handle Investigation…
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2027 Volvo EX60 EPA Range Reaches 330 Miles in Official Rating
The official EPA ratings for the 2027 Volvo EX60 have been released, showing that the launch-model EX60 P10 AWD delivers a maximum driving range of 330 miles on a full charge. That result is eight miles higher than Volvo’s original estimate of 322 miles, giving the all-electric SUV a modest improvement ahead of its market…
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Ford Bronco Recall Affects 565,691 SUVs Over Fire Risk
Ford has issued a major recall for 565,691 Bronco SUVs from the 2021 through 2026 model years after identifying a wiring harness issue that could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected wiring harness may wear against nearby engine components, potentially…
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2026 JD Power APEAL Study: BMW Models Lead Owner Satisfaction
The 2026 JD Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study found that new-vehicle owner satisfaction improved across both mass-market and premium segments after 90 days of ownership. While Porsche and Mini retained their positions as the highest-rated brands in their respective categories, the BMW 7 Series and BMW X6 earned the highest scores…
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Ford to Integrate Apple Maps Into New EV Platform by 2027
Ford is expanding its next-generation electric vehicle strategy by partnering with Apple to integrate Apple Maps into its upcoming Universal EV Platform (UEV). The new system is scheduled to debut in 2027 and will support advanced navigation, EV-specific routing, and future BlueCruise hands-free driving features. Ford Advances Its EV Strategy Ford is continuing to reshape…
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