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Trump Isn't Helping Out the Auto Industry. He's Helping to Tank It.
As gas prices continue to soar amid a seemingly endless war in Iran, the Trump administration is finally delivering relief to drivers burdened by high gas and record diesel prices: letting automakers keep making cars that use lots of gas. On…
I'm an Android Auto ride or die - but Apple CarPlay beats it with these 3 features
Android Auto is my preferred driving software, but CarPlay has some unique benefits. The Apple software has clever automations that make driving safer. You can also download and use third-party AI apps. I've been an advocate for Android Auto since…
60 million kids to be auto-enrolled in Trump Accounts
Tens of millions of children will be automatically enrolled in the government's new Trump Accounts as soon as this week, the Treasury Department said as part of temporary regulations published Tuesday. Previously, parents or guardians had to sign…
BMW Targets 3%-5% Auto Margin by 2028 in Recovery Plan
BMW is targeting an automotive margin of 3% to 5% by 2028 as the German luxury carmaker pushes ahead with a recovery strategy following a June profit warning driven by weakness in China. BMW shares rose 1.7% in early trading. The Munich-based…
Senator Says Mercedes-Benz May Skirt China Auto Technology Ban, Despite Partial Chinese Ownership
The Connected Vehicle Rule, a U.S. Department of Commerce policy that restricts the sale of vehicles with technology from supposedly adversarial countries like China, has proven itself to be a major headache for automakers with ownership ties to…
CAFE-III norms clear pathways for the industry to offer multiple choices to consumers: Auto veterans
With the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms in place now, the automobile industry on Wednesday said it will not only ensure reduction of the overall fuel consumption from new passenger vehicles (PVs), but also give the industry an…
Ford's CEO urges caution on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late
Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the US must carefully weigh how and whether Chinese automakers should enter the American market, and pointed to Europe as a cautionary tale. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Farley said at an Automotive News conference…
Trump Accounts will auto-enroll children, potentially adding 60 million accounts: Treasury
The Treasury Department proposed temporary regulations on Tuesday to implement automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts. The regulations could increase the number of children enrolled in Trump Accounts in 2026 by more than 60 million, the guidance…
Toyota eyes selling Japan's answer to Rolls-Royce around the world
Toyota is bringing the Century, Japan's ultimate four-wheeled status symbol, out of the shadows with new models and a push to raise its profile beyond its home market. When Chairman Akio Toyoda was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in…
The Fresh-Cookie Paradigm: Closing The Gap Between Innovation And Production At Scale
Dr. Chaouki Kasmi is the President of Technology and Innovation at EDGE Group. There's a (likely apocryphal) story about a drone company in Ukraine that, as a signature promotional strategy, would send one individually wrapped cookie along with…
Ford Racing Marks 125 Years With Mustang Sweepstakes Livery
Published: September 30th, 2026 Ford is 123 years old, but its racing arm is already celebrating 125 years, and a retro Mustang GT3 livery makes the point. The scheme honors the very first race Henry Ford entered, back in 1901, two years before the…
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of GBX 562.43 According to Brokerages
Shares of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of 'Hold' from the seven ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three…
Nissan Says Chinese Automakers Will Build in North America Soon
Published: September 30th, 2026 Nissan expects Chinese automakers to begin building cars in Mexico within two to three years, according to Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier, who says that would move their low-cost production edge to the…
The 'swamp's' biggest growth industry is lobbying
It's a great time to be a lobbyist. President Trump's policies have led to an explosion of spending on lobbying — and, of course, the political donations and potential corruption that come with it. It's “the swamp” he always…
White House Denies 90-Day Diesel Export Ban Is Coming
Published: September 29th, 2026 The White House has rejected a report claiming it was crafting a 90-day halt on diesel exports, even as President Donald Trump publicly backs keeping American diesel domestic. The national diesel average sits at…
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