Mazda Sweeps IIHS and Consumer Reports Teen Safety List With Six Model Lines
Mazda placed six model lines on the 2026 IIHS and Consumer Reports recommended vehicles list for teen drivers, matching the list's highest total.
Nissan Rogue Takes Top Compact SUV Spot in J.D. Power 2026 Initial Quality Study
The Nissan Rogue ranked first among compact SUVs in J.D. Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study, its first segment win. Nissan placed second among mass-market
Stellantis Commits €60 Billion to Product Offensive Through 2030, Targets 23% Revenue Growth
Stellantis will invest €60 billion through 2030 in a product plan that includes 60 new vehicles and 50 updates, targeting €190 billion in revenue and 7%
Dealer Sentiment on Current Market Improves for Second Straight Quarter, But Three-Month Outlook Falls...
Cox Automotive's Q2 2026 dealer sentiment index rose to 43, up from 41 in Q1, but dealer expectations for the next three months fell to 47 from 56 as
Subaru Ascent Tops J.D. Power Initial Quality Rankings, Brand Climbs to Fifth Among Mass-Market...
Subaru's three-row Ascent SUV won the Upper Midsize SUV category in J.D. Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study. Subaru as a brand jumped four positions to fifth
Kia Hybrids Surged 97 Percent in April While Competitors Shed Sales
Kia America's hybrid models rose 97% in April 2026, setting records while major brands saw declining sales. Telluride posted its best April ever, up 16%.
Mazda May Sales Jump 35 Percent on CX-50 Hybrid Strength, But Year-to-Date Remains Down
Mazda sold 39,066 vehicles in May 2026, up 35 percent year-over-year, driven by the CX-50 Hybrid's best month ever. Year-to-date sales remain 6.9 percent
Subaru Posts Best June Ever for Crosstrek as Forester Runs the Table for a...
Subaru sold 54,909 vehicles in June 2026, up 18.1 percent year over year. Forester led for a sixth consecutive month; Crosstrek set an all-time June record.
Stellantis Bets $60 Billion on Platform Consolidation as Market Share Bleeds
Stellantis will launch STLA One in 2027, consolidating five platforms into one architecture targeting 2 million units by 2035 as part of a €60 billion
Used-Car Prices Rose 3.6 Percent In May, But The Spring Bounce Is Over
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index hit 212.6 in May 2026, up 3.6% year-over-year but only 0.3% month-over-month as the spring rally fades into summer.
