World NM: Subaru Forester Hybrid Now in Production in the United States of America001967

Subaru had a great sales year in 2025, and rather unsurprisingly, the Forester is up there with the best of them. Presently the second-best-selling model in the Japanese automaker’s lineup, the compact-sized crossover netted 175,070 deliveries last year in the United States of America. And similarly unsurprising, Forester production has now been fully localized at… Continue reading World NM: Subaru Forester Hybrid Now in Production in the United States of America001967

World NM: Skoda Produced Over a Million Vehicles in 2025, Most of Which Were Made in Czechia001966

Last year, the Volkswagen Group delivered nearly nine million vehicles worldwide. Most of them came from the Volkswagen brand, whereas the folks at Skoda moved a staggering 1,043,900 vehicles in the analyzed 12-month period. More impressively, the Czech automaker stepped up vehicle production big time in 2025. No fewer than 1,065,000 automobiles were assembled worldwide… Continue reading World NM: Skoda Produced Over a Million Vehicles in 2025, Most of Which Were Made in Czechia001966

World NM: Mazda CX-5 Achieves Five Million Sales Worldwide001965

Previewed by the Minagi concept nearly 15 years ago, the CX-5 was a turning point for Mazda. Revealed in full production attire at the September 2011 edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the compact-sized crossover has recently achieved a whopping five million sales worldwide. The Hiroshima-based manufacturer achieved this milestone on three occasions to date,… Continue reading World NM: Mazda CX-5 Achieves Five Million Sales Worldwide001965

World NM: GM Confirms the Bolt Will Be Discontinued in Favor of Two New Crossovers001964

Last week, Bloomberg reported that General Motors will stop making the 2027 model year Bolt after 18 months. The official confirmation followed suit as part of a press release that concerns the Fairfax Assembly Plant and its workforce. The Kansas City production facility will stop making the second-gen… (continue reading…) Go to Source

World NM: Hyundai Santa Cruz Ending Production Early001963

Citing suppliers and individuals briefed on Hyundai Motor America’s internal discussions, Automotive News understands that the Santa Cruz production will end ahead of the originally planned Q2 2027 target. In light of historically poor sales and Hyundai dealers that are currently sitting on months of unsold inventory, the report appears to hold water. (continue reading…)… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Santa Cruz Ending Production Early001963

World NM: Mitsubishi Starts 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid and Navara Production001962

Rather than Nissan, alliance partner Mitsubishi has been tasked with manufacturing the new Rogue Plug-In Hybrid three-row crossover and the redesigned Navara mid-size pickup truck. Part of the reason why Mitsubishi handles production boils down to Nissan’s financial situation, which forced the Japanese automaker to lean heavily into badge-engineered products. In production since January 12… Continue reading World NM: Mitsubishi Starts 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid and Navara Production001962

World NM: This Is How General Motors Makes the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing001961

Hailing from the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan, the most powerful Cadillac sedan of them all is produced on the same assembly line as the CT4-V Blackwing. If you were curious about how GM workers and robots put this V8-engined brute together, GM is much obliged to scratch that itch with a 12-minute… Continue reading World NM: This Is How General Motors Makes the 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing001961

World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960

Volvo and wagons go a long way back. It all started with the Duett in 1953, whose name represents a dual-purpose vehicle that is good for both work and quality time with the family. But in recent years, increasing demand for sport utility vehicles saw Volvo slowly yet steadily trim down its long-roofed offerings. Over… Continue reading World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960

World NM: Nissan Discontinues the Versa for the United States Market001959

Remember when America’s cheapest new cars used to cost well below 20,000 dollars? That era has been consigned to automotive history’s dustbin as Nissan has finally confirmed the death of the US-market Versa. Senior product communications manager Josh Clifton broke the news to The Drive, claiming that Nissan r… (continue reading…) Go to Source

World NM: F-Pace Ends Production as Jaguar Gears Up for Electric-Only Transition001958

A black-painted Jaguar F-Pace SVR is the Leaping Cat’s very last internal combustion vehicle. Snapped by the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club on the F-Pace line at the Solihull plant on December 19, 2025, the last example of the breed is not available to purchase. After it rolled off the assembly line, the black SUV was handed over… Continue reading World NM: F-Pace Ends Production as Jaguar Gears Up for Electric-Only Transition001958