Brand Loyalty Almost at Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new mid-year 2025 report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions shows that U.S. new-vehicle brand loyalty is rebounding to levels not seen since before the COVID-19
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Sony Honda Afeela 1 Enters Pre-production in East Liberty Ohio
Sony Honda Mobility’s ambitious bet on the future of electric vehicles moved a step closer to reality this week as the company confirmed that its
Ford Innovates Silicon Valley-style with Affordable Mid-Size Truck & Platform
Ford Motor Company, automaker for 122 years, is betting that a combination of Silicon Valley-style innovation and Midwestern manufacturing muscle can deliver what has eluded
IONIQ Forest: One Million Trees in 13 Countries: Trees Talking
Hyundai Motor Company is marking a decade-long ecological initiative with both symbolism and innovation. The South Korean automaker announced two milestones for its IONIQ Forest
“Freakier Friday”–Appearances by Genesis GV60 & GV80
As automakers continue to blur the lines between transportation and lifestyle branding, Genesis—the luxury division of Hyundai—has found an unlikely but strategic platform to showcase
Mercedes-Benz Unplugs Production of EQ Lineup SUVs & Sedans for US
Mercedes‑Benz has halted production and new orders of its EQ electric lineup destined for U.S. dealerships—just weeks before federal EV tax incentives expire. Starting September
Volkswagen Supports 164.47 K American Jobs & Adds $43.9 Billion to Economy
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and its nationwide network of authorized Volkswagen and Audi dealers are playing an increasingly vital role in the U.S. economy,
Some 2010-23 Hyundai/Kia Vehicle Owners to Get up to $350 in Payments
Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and associated parts suppliers have agreed to pay up to $62.1 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging defects in
Apple Updates CarPlay in iOS 26 with Video, Widgets, Tapback Emojis & Mote
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled sweeping upgrades to CarPlay coming with iOS 26 this fall, including a modernized Liquid Glass interface, interactive widgets and Live Activities,
Verizon & Qualcomm V2X for 5G, LTE & MEC– Edge Transportation Exchange
Verizon Business officially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a V2X (vehicle-to-everything) platform that integrates 5G, LTE, mobile edge computing (MEC), and precise geolocation to enable near-real-time
The Ultimate Charging Experience: IONNA–Fast Charging, Truck Stopping & Amenities
In a move that reflects an understanding of what today’s EV drivers truly need, IONNA—the fast-charging network backed by a coalition of seven major automakers—has
Toyota Group Companies Launch Global AI Accelerator & Software Academy
In a sweeping new effort to reshape its global workforce for the AI era, five leading Toyota Group companies — Aisin Corporation, Denso Corporation, Toyota