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  1. UK Weighs Tariffs on Chinese Cars as Sales Surge

    Britain may impose tariffs on Chinese vehicles after the Jaecoo 7 became the country's best-selling car, with EU pressure threatening UK access to the 'Made in …

    · 4 min

  2. BMW M Reaches One Million Cars as Data Reveals the Model Left Out of the Count

    BMW has handed over its one-millionth M car, but production data suggests the true total is 6,342 higher — exactly the number of 1M Coupes built, …

    · 4 min

  3. Petrol Cars Slip Below Half of Global New Car Sales for First Time

    Gasoline-only vehicles accounted for 49% of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, down from 73% in 2021, as electrified models gain ground — …

    · 4 min

  4. Vehicle Repair Costs Outpace Inflation by Nearly Twofold Since 2019

    A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis shows that automotive repair costs have risen 60 percent since January 2019, nearly double the 32 …

    · 4 min

  5. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Account for 98 Percent of Deliveries

    Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, with the Model 3 and Model Y making up 478,237 of them, as the company's lineup remains overwhelmingly …

    · 4 min

  6. Costco Executive Members Offered £1,600 Saving on Ineos Grenadier

    Ineos has partnered with Costco to offer Executive members up to $2,000 off a new Grenadier, plus a $1,000 accessory voucher, as the British brand pushes …

    · 4 min

  7. Mazda US Sales Jump 31.9% in September as MX-5 Demand Rises

    Mazda's US sales rose 31.9% year on year in September to 34,519 vehicles, with the ageing MX-5 roadster up 31.5%, though year-to-date volumes remain behind last …

    · 3 min

  8. Deepal S07 Review: Affordable Electric SUV Takes On Established Rivals

    The Deepal S07 arrives in Australia as a competitively priced electric SUV from Chinese automaker Changan, offering distinctive styling and premium interior features at a significant …

    · 4 min

  9. BMW Confirms 2 Series Active Tourer Will Be Axed as Cost Cuts Reshape Lineup

    BMW has confirmed the 2 Series Active Tourer will not get a third generation, with insiders pointing to a 2029 retirement. The decision is part of …

    · 5 min

  10. BMW to Cut Costs With AI and Outsourcing

    BMW is reducing its workforce and replacing some roles with artificial intelligence while increasing reliance on external partners, as German carmakers seek to lower costs.

    · 3 min

  11. Hyundai's Aging Tucson Defies Replacement With 32% September Sales Surge

    Hyundai's six-year-old Tucson saw US sales rise 32% in September even as a new generation arrives, helping the brand to a record month driven by hybrid …

    · 4 min

  12. BMW Moves 3 Series Production From Mexico To Germany

    BMW will end combustion-powered 3 Series production at its San Luis Potosí plant and shift the G50 sedan to Dingolfing, Germany, from November, as the Mexican …

    · 3 min

  13. BMW US Q3 Sales Rise 3.4% as 3 Series Jumps 46% and iX Collapses 96%

    BMW delivered 100,210 vehicles in the US between July and September, up 3.4% year on year, but the headline figure masks a 46.4% surge for the …

    · 4 min

  14. Mercedes-Benz Safe From US Chinese Car Ban, Senator Says

    A bipartisan bill to bar Chinese-linked vehicles from the US market would not catch Mercedes-Benz, despite nearly 20 per cent Chinese ownership, according to the senator …

    · 5 min

  15. BMW Launches Voluntary Redundancy Programme as It Cuts 20% of Management Roles

    BMW has begun a voluntary redundancy programme for indirect staff in Germany and will cut 20% of its senior vice president positions by mid-2027, as it …

    · 4 min

  16. Suzuki Cuts Prices Across UK Range With Savings Up to £5,300

    Suzuki has slashed prices across its UK line-up, offering savings of up to £5,300 until the end of the year and returning the Swift to the …

    · 5 min

  17. Ram's Entry-Level Rumble Bee Sells Out in 90 Minutes

    Ram has sold out its entire 2026 allocation of the entry-level Rumble Bee pickup in just 90 minutes, with the order book filled through March 2027 …

    · 5 min

  18. AC Schnitzer Acquired by AM Group, Saving BMW Tuner From Closure

    Dutch automotive group AM Group has acquired AC Schnitzer from KOHL Automotive, rescuing the legendary BMW tuner from a planned shutdown that was expected by the …

    · 4 min

  19. BMW Considers New Flagship SUV Above X7 for US Market

    BMW is evaluating a new range-topping SUV tailored to American buyers, as the brand confirms a high-volume EV for Europe in 2028 and a streamlined China …

    · 3 min

  20. Chevrolet Bolt to End Production in 2027 After Sales Fall Far Short of Targets

    General Motors will reportedly halt production of the Chevrolet Bolt in the first quarter of 2027, with output cut by around 75 per cent to roughly …

    · 5 min