Volkswagen Doubles Job Cuts to 100,000 in Historic Auto Industry Restructuring
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume plans 100,000 job cuts amid 20% cost disadvantage and board resistance, threatening four German factories in unprecedented crisis.
Hyundai and Kia Recall Just 14 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Urge Owners to Park Away From Homes
Hyundai recalls 6 Ioniq 5s and Kia recalls 7 EV6s plus 1 EV9 due to SK On battery defect that could cause fires. Owners told to park outdoors.
Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers for Roof Rails—Including Already ‘Fixed’ SUVs
Ford recalls 288,314 2016-2019 Explorers for detaching roof rails—including vehicles already repaired in 2021, marking the automaker’s 57th recall of 2026.
Foxconn Postpones US EV Launch, Shifts Production to Poland and Japan Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Foxconn delays Model C crossover delivery to US customer, pivots to Poland manufacturing hub and Japan taxi market as tariffs reshape EV strategy.
BMW Beats Mercedes and Audi in H1 2026 Sales Despite China Collapse, US Tariff Pressure
BMW sold 1,004,681 vehicles in H1 2026, beating Mercedes and Audi as all three German luxury brands suffer China collapses and US tariff impacts.
Honda Discontinues Prologue EV After Just Two Years, Exits US Electric Vehicle Market
Honda confirms Prologue EV discontinuation after 2026 model year, leaving zero electric vehicles in US lineup as sales plunged 48% and GM partnership ended.