Mitsubishi Pajero is Making a Comeback The Mitsubishi Pajero, which was phased out in 2021, is set to make a comeback. The global debut of the fifth-generation flagship SUV will take place on 2 September 2026 and bookings for the model will open in a few days. As per the plan, first customer deliveries of […]
The Cars Nobody Wants: A Breakdown of America’s Slowest-Selling Models
Even as auto sales nationwide are maintaining a positive trend, a handful of new vehicles are experiencing much slower rates of sale. Data including Market Day Supply determine the theoretical number of days it would take to clear existing inventory based on current daily sales so auto dealers and manufacturers can more easily pinpoint surfeit […]
Mercedes-Benz Replaces the EQS With an Electric S-Class in a Major Flagship Strategy Shift
Mercedes-Benz is turning a corner with its flagship electric vehicle, reuniting its top-selling battery-powered sedan with the revered S-Class badge. Instead of keeping the EQS as a standalone high-end electric flagship, the German automaker will unify electric and combustion powertrains under a single nameplate family that will span the globe. That approach recognizes lessons learned […]
AC Schnitzer Avoids Closure After a Last-Minute Deal Saves the Legendary Brand
AC Schnitzer, a hugely reputable German tuning house famous in circles of BMW lovers for nearly 40 years, was recently under threat of a closure. This is because KOHL Group, which produces AC Schnitzer products, proclaimed they would be discontinuing their manufacturing division before the conclusion of 2026. Fans of the brand grew nervous over […]
Texas Updates Vehicle Registration Rules to Require Valid Unexpired Photo Identification Across State
Vehicles are a vital part of daily life for people in Texas, where hundreds of millions of residents traverse miles of highways, cities, small towns, and border towns. Texas is a big place, with 94 million acres spread across 268,596 square miles, 254 counties, and a population of more than 31 million residents. Vehicle registration […]
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Secures Major U.S. Navy Constellation Class Frigate Contracts
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is a major contributor to the construction of the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates in Marinette, Wisconsin. The DoD has awarded the firm a $526 million contract for the fourth Constellation-class frigate, following on from the initial April 2020 contractual obligation for the future USS Constellation at a cost of $795 million. The […]
Hyundai Set to Overtake Ford in U.S. Quarterly Vehicle Sales
U.S. Automotive Market Poised to Shift This quarter will mark a new first in U.S. automaker market share: Hyundai Motor Group will overtake Ford Motor Company. Cox Automotive’s U.S. automaker market share forecast for Q3 2026 (Sept. 24, 2026) is at 511,421 new vehicle sales for Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis) versus […]
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Ban on Chinese Connected Vehicles in United States Market
The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, authored by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, seeks a permanent ban for Chinese-made vehicles and connected automotive technologies. The legislation, which sets its sights on issues related to national security, automotive manufacturing, supply chains, connected-vehicle data, and competition, is sponsored in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno […]
Asian Brands Forecast to Capture Over Half of US New Vehicle Market Share
In the American new-vehicle market, a major trend is taking shape as the preferences of American consumers head toward fuel-efficient vehicles, hybrids, smaller models, and crossovers. In the Cox Automotive forecast for the second quarter, Asian vehicle producers are expected to gain more than half of the market share. U.S. brands General Motors, Ford, and […]
Flock Camera Error Leads to Wrongful Felony Arrest of Florida Driver
Modern automated traffic surveillance is designed to make highways safer and help law enforcement monitor vehicles more efficiently. However, automated technology can create serious consequences when a system incorrectly identifies an innocent driver. A Florida woman reportedly spent 86 hours in solitary confinement after police misidentified her vehicle using Flock license plate recognition cameras. The […]