Author: Jason Cooper
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Official: Nissan Altima Discontinued as Rogue PHEV Ends Production
Nissan is ending production of the Nissan Altima and the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid as the automaker reshapes its North American lineup. Company executives said the changes are intended to make room for upcoming models, while the Sentra will become Nissan’s only remaining sedan in the U.S. lineup. Nissan Altima Ends After Three Decades In December…
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Mercedes-AMG Tests Hardcore AMG GT EV, Fueling Black Series Talk
Mercedes-AMG has been spotted testing a more aggressive version of its new all-electric AMG GT 4-Door, raising the possibility that it could become the brand’s first electric Black Series model. The prototype, seen at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, features significant aerodynamic upgrades that suggest Mercedes-AMG is developing an even more performance-focused version of its latest EV.…
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Hyundai IONIQ 3 Debuts With Under-$30,000 Price and Record Interest
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is drawing unprecedented attention ahead of its launch, with the company saying the compact electric hatchback has generated the highest level of customer interest ever recorded for a new Hyundai model. Prices have also emerged in the UK, with the entry-level version listed at under $30,000. Hyundai Reveals UK Pricing for…
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Hyundai Recalls IONIQ 5, Kia EVs – Here’s Why
Hyundai has issued a recall affecting a limited number of Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 vehicles in the United States after identifying a battery defect that could increase the risk of a fire. The automaker said the issue involves a small number of vehicles equipped with defective battery modules supplied during a…
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Volkswagen EVs May Be Dropped as VW Cuts Lineup by 2030
Volkswagen EVs could see significant changes as the automaker moves forward with plans to reduce its global vehicle lineup by as much as 50% by 2030. While the company has not identified the specific models that will be discontinued, a new report says several electric vehicles across the Volkswagen Group, including models from Audi and…
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Global EV Sales Reach Record 2 Million as Europe Leads Growth
Global EV sales reached a record 2 million deliveries in June, with Europe leading the latest surge in demand while several emerging markets continued to expand. The milestone comes as EV sales in the United States begin to stabilize following the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September, although the market remains below last…
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Ferrari Admits Luce EV Backlash Exceeded Expectations
Ferrari says it anticipated a strong response to the Ferrari Luce, but the company did not expect the level of criticism that followed the unveiling of its first all-electric model. Despite the widespread backlash, Ferrari global marketing boss Emanuele Carando said the intense public reaction reflects the passion people have for the brand. Speaking with…
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Toyota EV Sales Surge 136% in First Half of 2026
Toyota’s electric vehicle business gained significant momentum during the first half of 2026, with U.S. battery-electric vehicle sales more than doubling compared with the same period a year earlier. According to Cox Automotive, the automaker delivered 21,855 battery-electric vehicles between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2026, marking a 136.3% year-over-year increase. Toyota bZ Leads Strong…
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BMW vs. Audi Sales: U.S. Luxury Sales Gap Widens in 2026
BMW has widened its lead over Audi in the U.S. luxury vehicle market during the first half of 2026, strengthening its position as the brand remains on pace to retain the luxury sales crown. While BMW continued posting year-over-year growth across several key models, Audi recorded a sharp decline in overall sales, expanding the gap…
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New Lamborghini Lanzador Will Be a Hybrid GT, Not an EV
Lamborghini has confirmed a major change in direction for the Lamborghini Lanzador, abandoning plans to launch it as the brand’s first fully electric production vehicle. Instead, the company now intends to develop the model as a plug-in hybrid grand tourer that will sit between its supercars and the Urus, citing both customer demand and its…
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