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China's Luxury Car Market Hits the Brakes

December 14, 2025

In China, the love affair with luxury cars is cooling down. People are now choosing more affordable Chinese brands over expensive foreign ones. This shift is a big deal because European carmakers like Porsche and BMW have long been the top choices for wealthy Chinese buyers. The slowdown in China's

politics

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

December 4, 2025

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

business

Jeep's Bold Move: Electric SUV Hits the Market

November 19, 2025

Jeep has just unveiled its new electric SUV, the Recon, priced at $65, 000. This vehicle has been in development for years, with its concept first introduced in 2021. Production is set to begin early next year at a plant in Mexico. The Recon sports Jeep's signature boxy design, removable doors, and

business

Kia's Bold Move: The New Telluride SUV Takes Shape

November 10, 2025

Kia is cooking up something big for 2027. They're giving their popular Telluride SUV a major makeover. This isn't just a facelift. It's a complete redesign. The new model is set to hit U. S. showrooms in early 2027. It's bigger, boxier, and more modern than the current one. The front now has a large

business

Ford's F-150 Lightning: A Bumpy Road Ahead

November 7, 2025

Ford's F-150 Lightning, the electric version of America's favorite pickup truck, is facing some challenges. The truck is known for being smoother and more efficient than its gas-powered cousins. But, the future of this electric truck is uncertain. A recent report suggests that Ford might be thinkin

business

Ford's Electric Truck: A Sudden U-Turn?

November 7, 2025

Ford is thinking hard about dropping its electric F-150 Lightning pickup. This news comes after they stopped making it earlier this year due to a fire at an aluminum plant. Now, they're focusing more on gas and hybrid trucks because they make more money and don't need as much aluminum. The F-150 Li

business

Kia's EV4: A Costly Pause in the Electric Car Race

November 1, 2025

Kia had big dreams of challenging Tesla with a budget-friendly electric car, the EV4. This vehicle was designed to be a game-changer, boasting a long range, quick charging, and a price under $30, 000. However, Kia has decided to hit the pause button on this project, delaying it indefinitely. The de

business

Ford's Bold Move: Mixing Old and New to Win Hearts and Minds

September 11, 2025

Ford, a well-known car company, has just started a new ad campaign. This campaign is all about showing off both its electric cars and its classic ones. The goal? To attract new customers who love tech and keep the old ones who love trucks. The company recently cleaned up its Instagram page. It dele

technology

Stellantis Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars

August 29, 2025

Stellantis, the big car company, has decided to hit pause on its plans to launch advanced self-driving technology. They had big dreams of rolling out Level 3 autonomous driving, which would let drivers take their hands off the wheel in busy city areas. But now, they say the market just isn't ready f

business

Tesla's Top Exec Exit: What's Really Going On?

June 27, 2025

Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also depa