Automotive

Mazda's five Newsweek Readers' Choice awards signal more than just popular models; they reveal a deep, strategic alignment with consumer desires.

SEALSQ is betting on post-quantum cryptography to secure the next generation of connected vehicles, merging silicon design with future-proof security.

Polestar swaps massive debt for equity, tightening its bond with Geely and Volvo. The move shores up its finances but raises questions about its future.

As Carvana sets its Q2 earnings call, it faces a crucial test. Can its digital-first model sustain record-breaking momentum against market headwinds?

Cadillac's new F1 team partners with 3M, turning the racetrack into a high-speed lab for the future of automotive tech. What does this mean for global commerce?

A Vattenfall and WirelessCar pilot makes EV charging as simple as plugging in, no apps needed. This move signals a major shift in the battle for user experience.

A unique California program tackles heatwaves, poverty, and pollution by fixing A/C in older cars. It's a blueprint for climate resilience and social equity.

Kia's aggressively priced PV5 electric cargo van is set to detonate the Canadian commercial market, leveraging incentives and a bold new platform strategy.

The Monterey Motorsports Festival is trading tradition for TikTok fame, betting on viral DJs and social media stars to attract a new generation to the classic car world.

Connected Dealer Services is tripling its Irvine headquarters, a move reflecting the explosive growth of connected vehicle data and its central role in auto retail.

With a $660M subsidy, Japan is all-in on solid-state batteries to reclaim auto dominance. But can this high-tech bet win against cheaper rivals and a fierce global race?

As self-driving tech accelerates, a critical bottleneck emerges: the local repair shop. A new breed of AI-powered service hubs is racing to fill the gap.

Ultra-luxury carmaker Karma Automotive is betting on a radical new venture: elevated, autonomous transit. Can this pivot solve city traffic or is it just a flight of fancy?

Chinese mobility giant CaoCao and U.S. tech firm May Mobility are joining forces to commercialize robotaxis in Europe, a bold move in a high-stakes race.

Hertz is issuing $100M in stock but won't see a dime. We deconstruct the complex financial engineering that reveals a company under pressure and betting big.

Rivals Daimler Truck and Volvo Group unite in their Coretura venture, tapping Accenture to build a universal OS for trucks, signaling a seismic industry shift.

A new concept car proves that smarter cooling, not just bigger batteries, is the key to faster charging, radical efficiency, and a greener EV future.

The auto parts giant is swapping lower-rate debt for a costly 10.375% bond. A deep dive into the strategic calculus behind a high-stakes financial move.

Sonos partners with Škoda, embedding its signature sound in the new Peaq EV. A deep dive into the strategy, tech, and why this changes the in-car experience.

As the nation’s largest consumer auto leasing company marks a half-century, its 12-year award streak reveals a model built on relationships, not transactions.