Auto Industry Restructuring Accelerates as OEMs Streamline North American Operations
Auto industry restructuring is accelerating in 2026 as major OEMs streamline North American operations to protect margins and align production with more measured demand forecasts. What began as targeted cost cutting has evolved into broader structural adjustments across manufacturing, engineering, and corporate functions. Manufacturers including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis have all initiated operational reviews […]
Commercial Vehicle Orders Show Resilience Despite Broader Market Softness
Commercial vehicle orders are showing resilience in early 2026 even as broader retail auto demand softens. While passenger vehicle sales face affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment, fleet driven segments such as medium duty trucks and vans are maintaining steadier momentum. Preliminary industry data indicates that order volumes for commercial trucks and delivery vehicles have […]
Rivian Earnings Surprise Investors as Cost Discipline Improves Delivery Outlook
Rivian surprised investors with stronger than expected earnings as improved cost discipline and operational efficiency lifted confidence in its 2026 delivery outlook. The results mark a notable shift for the EV startup, which has faced scrutiny over cash burn and production scalability in recent quarters. Quarterly figures showed narrower losses compared with prior periods, driven […]
EPA Signals Review of Federal Emissions Standards and EV Credit Framework
The Environmental Protection Agency has signaled a review of federal vehicle emissions standards and the existing electric vehicle credit framework, introducing fresh uncertainty into the U.S. automotive regulatory landscape. The review is expected to examine current greenhouse gas targets, compliance timelines, and the structure of credit trading mechanisms that allow automakers to meet regulatory benchmarks. […]