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The Subaru Trailseeker Will Dust Your STi

Stock for stock, it's the quickest-accelerating production Subaru of all time.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - 9h ago -

Ram Is Planning 25 New Products in 18 Months

And it all starts with an announcement on June 8.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - 12h ago -

Europe's Carbon Fiber Ban: Here's What's Really Happening

The EU Parliament confirmed to Motor1 carbon fiber has been removed from a proposal that would blacklist it from use in car production.

By Brian Silvestro

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 15 -

Europe Wants to Ban Carbon Fiber (Updated)

The European Union has dubbed carbon fiber a 'hazardous material' and looks to ban it by 2029.

By Jeff Perez

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 14 -

Dead: Cadillac XT6

It follows the recent demise of the smaller XT4.

By Adrian Padeanu

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 9 -

Tariffs Force Multiple Automakers to Pause US Shipments

So far, Lotus, JLR, VW, and Audi have all confirmed they are pausing shipments over tariffs. And more may be following.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 7 -

So It Begins: Stellantis Idles Canada, Mexico Plants Over Tariffs

Stellantis will idle its Windsor, Ontario assembly for two weeks, and its Toluca, Mexico plant for the whole of April.

By Chris Perkins

Manufacturing / Production - Apr 3 -

These Car Brands Will Be Hit Hardest by Trump's Tariffs

Tesla is the biggest winner while Japanese automakers suffer.

By Jeff Perez

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 27 -

Porsche Still Hasn't Ruled Out a Manual for the Carrera S

Right now, the Carrera T and the GT3 are the only manual 911s you can buy. That could change, depending on buyer demand.

By Brian Silvestro

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 25 -

BMW Is Shocked by M5 Touring Demand

The automaker expected to make more sedans, but production is evenly split between the two variants.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 19 -

Buy an Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio While You Still Can

Alfa will only offer the diesel engine in Europe after May 31.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 18 -

Cummins Just Launched Its First Gas Engine

The B6.7 Octane will be available for medium-duty trucks.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 14 -

BMW's First Neue Klasse Model Is the iX3. It Debuts Later This Year

BMW Group will have over 40 new or updated models on the road by 2027.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 14 -

Fatal Explosion Halts Toyota RAV4 Production

It's unclear how long the pause could last.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 7 -

Canceled: Electric Maserati MC20

The high-strung V-6 model will live on, possibly borrowing some components from the GT2 Stradale.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 6 -

RIP: Ford Focus Production Ends in November

A moment of silence for one of the greatest hatchbacks ever made.

By Adrian Padeanu

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 6 -

Tariffs Could Wreck the US Auto Industry. Here's How

It goes way beyond cars built in Canada or Mexico.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 3 -

Honda Might Build Next Civic in the US to Avoid Tariffs

Production could start in May 2028.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 3 -

Nissan Closes GT-R Order Books, Ending 18 Years of Sales

All remaining build slots in Japan have been spoken for, meaning the R35 is sold out for good.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 3 -

Volkswagen CEO: We Will Never Build a Scirocco SUV

Thomas Schafer pledges that no iconic VW models will be resurrected unless the vehicle is worthy of the name.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Feb 28 -

The Alpine A110 Is Dying

The order books will close in 12 months.

By Adrian Padeanu

Manufacturing / Production - Feb 26 -

Mini Planned To Build EVs in Britain Next Year. Not Anymore

The BMW-owned brand was expected to start churning out electric vehicles in Oxford starting in 2026. But plans have shifted.

By Brian Silvestro

Manufacturing / Production - Feb 24 -

Chevy Will Pause Corvette Production for 'Project Improvements'

Starting February 24, the line will halt periodically for four weeks. Could this mean a C8 Grand Sport is in the works?

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Feb 21 -

Tariffs Could Force Mercedes to Build C- or E-Class in the US

The automaker would built the vehicle at its Alabama factory.

By Anthony Alaniz

Manufacturing / Production - Feb 20 -