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Nissan boss admits it was wrong to chase ‘volume, volume, volume’

Nissan’s boss believes aggressive sales targets hurt quality. The new plan is to stop relying so heavily on rental car sales. Nissan aims to make a comeback by improving quality and introducing new models. A little more than a year into the job, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa is leading sweeping changes at the troubled Japanese

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Trump claims ‘right to repair’ victory that’s actually an attempt to dismantle CARB

Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump has signed a memorandum that many are reporting as a major victory for the right to repair. However, reading the memo shows that although it may have some positive effects in that area, it is actually another attack on the California Air

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Toyota’s new GR GT3 race car looks fast on the track

Toyota is developing a new supercar that will spawn a GT3 race variant. The GR GT3 is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. A new video shows what the race car will sound like when it hits the track. Toyota is developing a new supercar. It’s called the GR GT, which Toyota describes as

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Ford Roll-Away Recall, Slate Won’t See Canada, VW Angles for Big Layoffs

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. you are welcome downshiftor TDS for short, of drive The morning news roundup features the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. downshift Summarizes news in a few sentences, with links to

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The motorcycle that makes rainy days less miserable

Riding on rainy days can be really messy. Low traction and visibility, slippery road conditions, delayed braking response, and hidden dangers like deep potholes, debris and water-filled potholes, all require riders to put in extra effort during rainy rides. Adventure bikes fit this bill perfectly, and there are many options. But a popular BMW nameplate

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Ford replaced 350 employees with AI. then immediately had to rehire them

Ford rehired 350 engineers because AI could not reach the desired quality checks. Those engineers will train young employees and AI. Ford will still invest heavily in AI quality checks. After setting a record for the most car recalls ever in 2025, Ford needs all the help it can get in the quality control department.

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Ford recall: 770,000 vehicles affected

Ford has issued two new recalls for 771,000 vehicles. The Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Aviator are affected by the transmission problem. The other recall affects the Bronco for fender flares that may separate from the vehicle. Ford is recalling 770,000 trucks and SUVs in two recalls. For one, many

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Fed could flip the script on right to repair vehicle emissions systems

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The current administration of the United States is taking a very different approach to regulating vehicle emissions than its predecessors. While Clean Air Act enforcement has been increasing for years, making headlines

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Inside the chaos following the Polestar dealership ban

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Polestar faces US sales ban from 2027. The decision has disrupted its 32-dealership network, leaving dealers and owners uncertain about future operations and service support Dealers became alert. Some dealers were surprised

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2027 BMW X5 PHEV launched with 612 hp plug-in hybrid power

BMW unveiled the fifth-generation X5 on June 30, 2026, and the key figure is hard to ignore: 612 horsepower from a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That number doesn’t just represent a new peak for the For buyers who doubt that electrification and driving excitement can co-exist, the 2027 X5 PHEV makes an obvious counterargument. The combination

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