What We Know So Far—Including Its Name
Crossovers and SUVs are the bread and butter of Volkswagen's product line. In fact, more than half of all VWs sold in the United States in 2019 were such models....
UAW, feds discuss possibility of independent monitor, third-party oversight
DETROIT — UAW President Rory Gamble and U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider in a nearly two-hour meeting Tuesday discussed the possibility of an "independent monitor" to ensure progress on reform efforts...
2021 Bentley Bentayga First Look: Modern Luxury
Bentley’s Bentayga has long polarized opinion. The EXP 9F concept that teased Bentley’s first-ever SUV, unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, was panned for its ostentatious detailing and oversized...
Subaru to switch to quarterly U.S. sales reports
Subaru of America, once a monthly sales streak darling as its U.S. volume rapidly expanded over the past decade, is switching to quarterly sales reporting. The automaker will report its...
Kia’s next-gen midsize sedan drops Optima name, becomes K5
Kia's sees its next-generation midsize sedan as such an upgrade — from the interior and exterior styling to the high-output engine and newly available all-wheel drive — that the Korean...
UAW local asks GM to shut Texas plant amid virus spike in state
The UAW local in Arlington, Texas, has asked General Motors. to temporarily close its large-SUV plant in the city for the safety of its workers as cases of COVID-19 rise...
Ford to take $100 refundable deposits for Bronco following reveal
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. will begin accepting $100 refundable deposits for the 2021 Bronco immediately after revealing the SUV on July 13. The deposit essentially puts customers in line...
Toyota retains most valuable auto brand title; Tesla passes Honda, Ford and Nissan
Brands with a clear and visible EV message, such as Mercedes with its EQ subbrand for full-electric vehicles, are best-placed to slow the decrease in their valuation.“Brands that are continuing...
Byton to suspend production for reorganization
SHANGHAI -- China-based electric car startup Byton, which has planned sales in the U.S., said Tuesday it will suspend production starting July 1 to conduct a reorganization of the automaker...
Uber in talks to buy delivery rival Postmates, reports say
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber Technologies Inc. is in talks to purchase Postmates Inc., said a person familiar with the discussions, seeking to expand food delivery services in the U.S. and...