Proclaimed in early advertisements as “The Big Honda,” Accord joined the Civic and eventually became America’s best-selling car. A Honda leader once described it as “the rice in our meal.”

Fifty years on, crossovers surpass sedans for dominance in American driveways, but a fresh new hybrid by 2030 may elevate this sedan’s standing....Read more

PARK CITY, Utah — The view of snow-dusted, 11,750-foot Mt. Timpanogos from the trails of Wasatch National Park in the Wasatch Mountains is breathtaking. It’s a trail for hardcore, compact off-roaders — Jeep Wranglers, Ford Broncos, Chevy Colorado ZR2s. If you’re into electric vehicles, few dare venture there.

Say hello to the rugged, ...Read more

MEMPHIS, Michigan — Tesla wowed the automotive word in January with news it was abandoning its Model S/X models and putting the pedal to the metal on robots. Robot rideshare cars. Humanoid robots. Humanoid robots driving robot cars. Bots bots bots.

Happily, there are still manual driver’s toys out there to cope with the dystopian robot ...Read more

The 2026 Genesis G90 sedan rolls into a world that has collectively lost its mind, swapping full-size luxury sedans for SUVs that are basically suburban treehouses on wheels. These things are tall, cavernous and about as ubiquitous as Starbucks. And yet here comes the G90, sporting four doors, a trunk and enough leather to upholster a small ...Read more

The United Auto Workers union on Wednesday said it had struck a tentative contract agreement with Dauch Corp. to end a 10-day strike at the axle supplier's Three Rivers plant that had threatened to disrupt General Motors Co. truck production.

Nearly 1,000 workers at the plant in southwest Michigan walked out at the start of last week, demanding...Read more

Thousands of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans are being recalled because of a battery that can catch fire even when the minivan is turned off.

The recall affects 17,277 Pacificas made between Aug. 5, 2020 and May 2, 2022. Until a repair is finalized, and "out of an abundance of caution," Chrysler owner Stellantis NV warns owners to ...Read more

One injury and 72 fires have been linked to a recall of more than 1 million of Jeep's best-selling Wrangler and Gladiator models, according to the automaker and national safety officials.

Owners of Wrangler and Gladiators from model years 2021 through 2025 should park their vehicles outside and away from buildings in case of fires, federal ...Read more

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian began delivery of a cheaper SUV on Tuesday as it aims to take customers from Tesla and others.

The long-anticipated R2, which will eventually be available for less than $45,000, could help boost the market share of the Irvine company better known for vehicles priced around $77,000.

The first R2s to roll off the ...Read more

General Motors Co. on Tuesday announced it is developing a lower-cost way to store energy to be used by massive AI-powering data centers.

GM developers are working on sodium-ion battery chemistry at the Detroit automaker's Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center in Warren, Michigan, GM Vice President of Battery and Sustainability Kurt Kelty said...Read more

Major global automotive supplier Magna International is open to putting together Chinese vehicles in Canada, if plans are long term, the CEO said Tuesday.

Asked about whether Canada-headquartered Magna would consider assembling Chinese vehicles in its home country, CEO Swamy Kotagiri told The Detroit News that the supplier is open to partnering...Read more

U.S. lawmakers are seeking stronger measures to protect the domestic automotive market from subsidized, low-cost Chinese competitors, just like other countries have for years established policies to safeguard their homegrown manufacturers from foreign rivals.

Two narratives have emerged globally as Chinese brands like BYD Co. Ltd., Chery ...Read more

Most cars lose value the moment they leave a dealer’s lot. The RAV4 hybrid gains it.

Used, late-model versions of the RAV4 hybrid often list for more than their original sticker prices, even with thousands of miles on their odometers. In some cases, they cost more than a new 2026 model fresh from the Toyota Motor Corp. factory.

CarMax ...Read more

The maker of Jeep is recalling more than 1 million of its best-selling models for potential electrical issues that could cause vehicle fires, the company said Monday.

Stellantis NV is asking owners of an estimated 1,076,999 Wranglers and Gladiators to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings and other vehicles while it works on a fix...Read more

Negotiators for striking United Auto Workers members and automotive supplier Dauch Corp. remain at odds in contract talks, the union said Friday.

"Welcome to another day of bargaining with a company that doesn't listen for s***," said Josh Jager, bargaining chair for UAW Local 2093, in a video posted to social media.

He added: "We will ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Gas prices have remained high due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But are they high enough to alter the business of the American auto industry?

Previous oil shocks driven by conflict in the Middle East have contributed to watershed moments in U.S. automotive history, first setting the table for fuel-efficient foreign ...Read more

As automakers vehicle lineups continue to swell and diversify, a simple fact remains: Consumers will always need commuter vehicles.

The sedan market continues to diminish in 2026, but Toyota seems determined to claim the biggest piece of the pie.

This week, we present the 2026 Corolla SE, Toyota’s entry-level, stripped-down commuter fit for ...Read more

MIAMI — Sleek, roomy and high-tech, today’s mainstream sedans are proof that affordability still exists in a U.S. market where average vehicle purchases have soared over $50K.

Take the terrific $30,945 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid and $27,890 Honda Civic Sport I just flogged around Miami and Detroit.

Who needs a luxury badge?

Midsize Sonata...Read more

The 2026 Audi A5 is what happens when a nation famous for precision engineering, orderly recycling, and incredible punctuality decides to build a car for people who enjoy driving, but don’t feel the need to announce it with a wing the size of Nebraska. It’s not loud or flamboyant; it doesn't pretend to be a rolling nightclub. It doesn’t ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. is advising owners of certain Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks not to drive their vehicle over the potential of a incorrectly installed part that could result in a driver losing control of steering.

The recall is on 2022-2026 Bronco Sports and Mavericks, affecting 4,653 vehicles. Dealers are being instructed to ...Read more

DETROIT — The negotiation process with the United Auto Workers over its strike at the auto components plant in Three Rivers run by the Detroit-based company formerly known as American Axle is "very active," its chief financial officer said Wednesday.

But the Detroit-based union says the parties haven't returned to the bargaining table since ...Read more