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Update: This story has been updated with an official statement from Hyundai, as well as clarification on production timing, as noted in the original Automotive News report.

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BMW Dealers Want Something Bigger Than The X7

BMW dealers want something bigger than the X7 that could compete with other full-size SUVs. It's unclear if BMW will launch such a product for the American market to satisfy its dealers.

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'Boring Transportation Company': Stellantis Dealers Take Aim At Old Management

Mere months before Carlos Tavares resigned, the U.S. Stellantis National Dealer Council (NDC) sent a strongly worded letter to the then-CEO, accusing him of nothing short of a “disaster” and the “rapid degradation” of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler. Stellantis quickly fired back, arguing that sending “public personal attacks” against…

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Scout's Extended-Range EVs Are Front And Center In A New Dealer Lawsuit

VW, Audi and Porsche dealers say Scout isn't really an EV brand, so it needs to play by the same dealer laws as other companies.

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Tesla’s Robot Dreams Hit Reality As Musk Warns Production Will Be 'Agonizingly Slow’

Today's EV news: Tesla is headed back to production hell, Congress set to claw back EV charger funding and a new lawsuit over Scout's direct-to-consumer sales.

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It's Official: Toyota Has A New Mid-Engine Car In The Works

Toyota’s mid-engine tease for the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon turned out to be nothing more than a souped-up Daihatsu Hijet kei truck. However, good things come to those who wait, as a new sports car with the engine behind the seats is indeed coming. After countless rumors and years of…

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Ford Explains Why It Killed Sedans: 'We Couldn't Find A Way To Compete And Be Profitable'

Ford hasn’t sold a sedan in the United States since the Fusion was discontinued in 2020, a year after the larger Taurus was axed. Other beloved nameplates, like the Fiesta and Focus, have also been retired, leaving the Blue Oval without a traditional car in its lineup, apart from the…

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Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported.

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Dealers Hype The Audi Q9: 'That Soccer Mom Vehicle' We Need

Better late than never, Audi is about to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment. From the Range Rover and BMW X7 to the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, essentially all major competitors already have products in this class. Some 20 years after archrival Mercedes launched the GL-Class, the Q9 will…

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Congress Could Pave The Way For Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams

Today on Critical Materials: Automakers turn to open source for cost cutting, Tesla could benefit from a new bill and robotaxis aren't replacing cars.

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A 'Very Significant Undertaking': Ford's Affordable EV Platform May Not Come To Europe

Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new 'Universal Electric Vehicle' platform. I always considered Europe part of the universe, but maybe I'm wrong.

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The Dark Side Of Tesla's Sleek Door Handle Tech

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla's door handles, Nissan dealers beg for more hybrids and Tesla Cybertruck values continue to fall on the used market.

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Scout Motors Just Got A Big Step Closer To Bypassing Dealerships

Scout Motors is clear to sell its EVs and EREVs in Colorado directly to the consumer in Colorado. Will more states follow?

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Ford's EV Retreat Comes With A $19.5 Billion Price Tag

Today on Critical Materials: Ford's EV pullback will cost $20 billion, China looks to regulate car pricing and an ex-Porsche engineer will shake up Hyundai.

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Volkswagen Is Lining Up a Wave of New Models for 2026

As the year draws to a close, Volkswagen is looking ahead to a particularly busy 2026, backed by a strong product offensive. The company’s sales chief, Martin Sander, says Wolfsburg is gearing up for “unprecedented launch activities” worldwide. These will include updates to existing models as well as new additions…

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‘A Bastion For Yesterday’s Technology’: Why The EU's Gas-Ban Retreat Could Backfire

A lifeline for Europe's automakers, or 'a wake-up call for the industry?' Plus, new data on what America's fuel economy cutback really means.

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Europe Is Stuck Between Gas-Car Bans And China’s EV Takeover

Today on Critical Materials: EU's EV mandate explained, EVs are selling 18% slower and Uber pulls back EV incentives.

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BMW's New CEO Has His Work Cut Out

In today's morning news roundup, we also cover trouble at VinFast and Tesla's lackluster China sales.

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'Entirely Different': The Next Few Years Of Vehicle Autonomy Will Change Everything

Today on Critical Materials: Rivian's autonomy day is coming, the math on Trump's MPG rollback and Volvo keeps its eyes on the U.S.

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The EV Tax Credit Died And Took New Car Affordability With It

New car prices are turning away buyers: gas and electric. Plus, Hyundai's self-driving chief is reportedly out, and GM is looking at technology in a new light.

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The Ford Bronco Hybrid You Really Want Is Coming—Sort Of

Ford is reportedly gearing up to offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Bronco in Europe, but it won't be mechanically-similar to the truck sold in America.

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The Bright Spot For EVs That Nobody's Talking About

Today on Critical Materials: ZMD makes a splash in the commercial EV space. Plus, Americans are fed up with new car prices.

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Bollinger Motors Is Dead

Emails reviewed by the Detroit Free Press show that the EV startup has closed its doors for good.

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Scout Motors' Trucks Are Finally Hitting The Road

Today on Critical Materials: Scout test mules hit the street, automakers haven't hit the data goldmine yet and BMW is mulling gas range extenders for its EVs.

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Mercedes Has an Ambitious Goal for America: 400,000 Sales Per Year

Mercedes-Benz doesn’t just want to beat BMW in the US—it wants to dominate. The Stuttgart-based automaker aims to become the country’s top luxury brand within the next few years, targeting annual sales of 400,000 units, not including fleet deliveries.

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