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Volkswagen cuts 2025 guidance after US$1.5-billion tariff hit in first half

Volkswagen reported a US$1.5-billion first-half hit from tariffs and cut its full-year sales and profit margin forecasts in the carmaker’s first assessment.

Ford expands recall for thousands of Canadian vehicles over engine concerns

Ford has expanded a Canadian recall to include more SUVs over a defect that could cause the vehicles to catch fire.

Tesla starts production of more affordable model, reports steepest drop in quarterly revenue in over a decade

Tesla says it has started production of a more affordable model and expects volume production in the second half of the year.

Tesla’s easy money from regulatory credits set to dry up amid weakening sales

A key driver of Tesla’s profit is disappearing fast as the U.S. government changes policies on an environmental asset known as regulatory credits.

‘This is definitely concerning’: Stellantis reports Trump tariff hit as Canadian plant sits empty

Stellantis is having a rough year, and Canadian auto workers remain anxious about what lies ahead.

Open the door to cheaper electric vehicles from Europe, advocates urge

The federal government has stopped the world’s cheapest electric vehicles — made in China — from coming into Canada with a 100 per cent tariff, so advocates are pushing to make it easier for automakers to bring in cheaper ones from Europe.

Uber to invest US$300 million in EV maker Lucid as part of robotaxi deal

Over six years starting in 2026, Uber will acquire and deploy over 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs that will be equipped with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology from startup Nuro, the three companies said in a statement.

Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell program and van production

Carmaker Stellantis said on Wednesday it would discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology program and no longer launch hydrogen-powered vehicles this year, raising questions about the future of hydrogen subsidiary Symbio.

Edmunds three-row hybrid SUV test: Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid are two three-row SUVs with compelling attributes for a family-oriented vehicle.

Tentative agreement reached between NextStar Energy and Unifor

The NextStar EV battery facility in east Windsor is one step closer to unionizing.

Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most Indians

Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market.

How car thieves are making a profit without actually stealing a vehicle

Car thieves carried out a successful heist at an Ontario car dealership in September of 2020, making off with what they needed despite leaving a luxury vehicle sitting in the showroom.

Ford recalls more than 100,000 vehicles in Canada

Ford is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles in Canada because of a fuel pump issue that could lead to engine failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Auto dealership company AutoCanada looking for a chief executive

AutoCanada Inc. says it has started a search for a chief executive after Paul Antony announced he will transition from his role as executive chair.

U.S. agency reopens inquiry on cross-border Polestar EV recall

A software glitch affecting the back-up cameras on thousands of North American Polestar EVs may still be a problem even after an update by the manufacturer, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.