Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs

The 2026 C-HR and bZ Woodland electric SUVs are just arriving at dealerships, and Toyota is already discounting them. Toyota offers discounts and 0% interest rates on new EVs While the new 2027 Highlander EV, Toyota’s first three-row electric SUV, is stealing the spotlight, the new C-HR and bZ Woodland quietly went on sale. The… Continue reading Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs

Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn’t interested in Chinese cars — for now

Nio cars are seen displayed at Nio House, at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker’s manufacturing hub in Hefei, Anhui province, China April 2, 2025. Florence Lo | Reuters DETROIT — The largest U.S. auto dealer isn’t interested in selling vehicles from China-based brands domestically right now, its CEO said Wednesday. But it’s not necessarily… Continue reading Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn’t interested in Chinese cars — for now

Volvo estates could return as new platform allows “proper low” EVs

Volvo’s new SPA3 platform for electric cars could pave the way for the firm to return to traditional, low-riding saloon and estate models like the S60 and V90.  Five of the Swedish firm’s six current model lines are SUVs – and even the sixth, the saloon-shaped ES90, sits as high off the ground as the… Continue reading Volvo estates could return as new platform allows “proper low” EVs

December 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for December pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in December 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading December 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Two weeks left to enter Autocar Great Women 2026

Entries are still open for Autocar’s Great Women 2026 awards, recognising the motoring industry’s most talented and influential female leaders – but time is running out to get your nominations in. Run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Great Women celebrates the achievements of the most influential women across… Continue reading Two weeks left to enter Autocar Great Women 2026

German Manager Magazine: Stellantis shares collapse: car manufacturer shocks with 22 billion euro depreciation004693

The car company Stellantis pulls the ripcord on its electrical strategy and records billions in depreciation. Due to the throttling of development plans for electric cars, charges of around 22.2 billion euros were incurred in the second half of 2025, the French-Italian manufacturer announced on Friday from CEO Antonio Filosa (52). The bottom line is… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Stellantis shares collapse: car manufacturer shocks with 22 billion euro depreciation004693

Talbros Automotive Secures Orders Worth Over Rs 1,000 Crore

Talbros Automotive Components Limited (TACL) and its joint ventures have secured orders valued at over Rs 1,000 crore from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for both domestic and export markets. The orders are scheduled to be executed over the next five years, with commercialization beginning in FY27. The company disclosed the development through a regulatory… Continue reading Talbros Automotive Secures Orders Worth Over Rs 1,000 Crore

4500 miles in a Volvo EX30: How I learned to love it

Which often leads me to panic and think I’m not indicating. Now, these systems are mandatory and yes, they can be turned off – and very few car firms have really nailed them.  But I have encountered better implementation in cars from other manufacturers, which, given Volvo’s reputation for safety, feels a bit odd. If… Continue reading 4500 miles in a Volvo EX30: How I learned to love it

Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why

This photograph shows a partial view of a Volvo X30 electric car with the company logo at the Volvo factory in Ghent on April 25, 2025. This factory will produce the Volvo X30 100% electric model for the European market. Nicolas Tucat | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Sweden’s Volvo Cars tumbled more than… Continue reading Sweden’s Volvo Cars fell over 22% in its worst trading day ever. Here’s why

German Manager Magazine: Volvo: Shares collapse by more than 20 percent, in the red in 2025004689

The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars continues to struggle with the tough environment in the industry. Last year, sales and revenue fell noticeably, and the bottom line was that the company controlled by the Chinese Geely Group even slipped into the red. The loss was around three billion Swedish crowns (281 million euros), as Volvo… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volvo: Shares collapse by more than 20 percent, in the red in 2025004689