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General Motors Has Several Options To Offset Tariffs, Says Bullish Analyst
General Motors Co GM has several options to navigate the tariff headwinds and there is "incremental momentum" in the company's growth story into 2026, according to Wedbush. The General Motors Analyst: Analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform...

General Motors To Rally Around 16%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. RBC Capital raised Voya Financial, Inc. VOYA price target...

BMW Unveils M850i Edition M Heritage Special, Limited To 500 Examples
BMW is bidding an apparent farewell to its range-topping 8 Series with a special, M850i Edition M Heritage model. Presented during this year’s Monterey Car Week, just 500 examples of the Heritage edition will be available worldwide, with prices...

Audi E5 Sportback Rolls Off Production Line in China, Pre-Sales Begin
Audi has officially begun production of its first model under the newly established China-specific Audi brand – the Audi E5 Sportback. The fully electric fastback rolled off the assembly line on August 18 in Anting, Shanghai, with pre-sales...

Mazda Launches ‘Mazda Charging’ App for Seamless EV Experience
Mazda has introduced Mazda Charging, a new app designed to make public EV charging simpler, smarter, and more connected. Debuting alongside the all-new Mazda 6e, the service underscores Mazda’s commitment to a seamless electric mobility...

Toyota’s New Compact Pickup To Rival Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz
The compact pickup market is suddenly one of the hottest in the U.S., with the Ford Maverick leading the charge and Hyundai Santa Cruz carving out a niche. Now, Toyota wants in. The company has confirmed plans for a new small pickup that will slot...

General Motors’ Cadillac Gears Up For Its Formula One Debut In 2026
Start of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, Great Britain on July 6, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images General Motors Co.’s Cadillac Formula One team is busy...
Mazda introduces Mazda Charging
Mazda EV-drivers will experience a simpler, smarter, and more connected electric driving experience with the launch of Mazda Charging – a new App that makes public charging and payment simple and reliable. Launching alongside the all-new Mazda6e,...

Volkswagen wants you to pay a Netflix-style subscription to unlock extra EV power – and that could be a slippery slope
Volkswagen offers an "optional power upgrade for a fee" on two cars The performance upgrade increases power by 27bhp Subscription packages have previously attracted criticism from buyers Volkswagen will make customers pay an additional fee to...

Honda Confirms Launch of Hybrid Car With Next-Gen Tech in Pakistan
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HCAR), a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, has announced plans to launch a hybrid vehicle in Pakistan equipped with Honda Sensing, the company’s advanced driver-assistance system. The development was shared by HCAR...

Nissan to shut historic Oppama plant in 2028 as industry shifts reshape Japan’s auto sector
Nissan Oppama plantNissan Motor Co.'s Oppama factory, opened in 1961, was once a crown jewel in Japan's postwar rise to manufacturing powerhouse. Today, it represents the dangers of being caught flatfooted in a rapidly changing industry. The...
Mercedes driver admits killing young woman, 22, in 140mph Christmas Day crash
Evan Forde, 32, of Bedford, was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes car when he crashed into the back of a BMW early on December 25 2022. Brazilian Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, who was a passenger in the BMW, died at the scene in Brent Cross,...

Mercedes driver admits killing young woman in 140mph Christmas Day crash
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Mercedes driver has admitted killing a 22-year-old woman in...

Honda Brio owners meetup in Mumbai
Re: Honda Brio: The Prototype Rekindled The First Informal Meet! Despite the heavy rains and extended weekend, the group decided to meet in South Bombay on 17th August 2025! With 70% occupancy, the turnout was good, alot of chatter about Brio, the...

Mercedes driver banned for four years after SEVEN drugs found in system
Andrew Barnes, 50, of Sandcove Rise in Seaview, appeared before IW Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 8, for sentencing, having previously admitted driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs. Prosecutor Rhys Evans said police were called on...

Mazda Canada’s next CEO charts course with agile strategy

Nissan announces 2026 Leaf pricing, starting at $29,990
The Leaf SV+ adds bigger wheels and a better infotainment system, and it can be fitted with an optional battery heater for those in cold climates. This trim will cost $34,230, which will make it almost $2,000 cheaper than the model-year 2025 Leaf...

Nissan's 2026 Leaf EV starts just under $45,000 in Canada
Of course, this price is but window dressing, since adding in the non-negotiable freight and air conditioning fee (plus some sundry dealer fees) brings the total of an S+ trim to $47,846 plus sales tax. An SV+ trim, perhaps likely to be the volume...

Mercedes driver admits killing young woman in 140mph Christmas Day crash

Mercedes-Benz Plymouth's van centre undergoes huge refurbishment
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its brand new van centre in Plymouth after undergoing a state-of-the-art refurbishment, thanks to Plymouth Property Maintenance Ltd. Following increased demand in the area, Mercedes-Benz South West says it has invested...