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Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (162+ words) The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company faces pressure to cut costs at home and increasingly intense competition in the lucrative Chinese market, in particular. Last week, Volkswagen said its “fundamental realignment” over the past three years had reached its next phase, announcing…...
Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (457+ words) At Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche, China sales for the April-June quarter plummeted between 30% and 41% compared with the same period a year ago, according to company data released over the past week. For the first half of this year, they…...
Jeep offers free Wranglers to George Washingtons if US wins World Cup
3+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) Jeep is giving Americans legally named George Washington a unique shot at a new 2026 Wrangler — but only if the U.S. men’s national soccer team wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Registration opened in mid-June and runs through July 19 or until the…...
Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Ask your smart speaker to play News and Talk Thirteen Eighty W A O K on Audacy As with the bZ, different versions of the Model Y have varying range estimates. The longest comes from the Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, which…...
2026 Toyota 4Runner Limited Review | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (652+ words) Ask your smart speaker to play News and Talk Thirteen Eighty W A O K on Audacy Since its 4th-generation introduction in 2025, the Toyota 4Runner has entered a new era. It’s now trying to balance its long-standing reputation for durability with…...
New owner of Sumitomo plant will make rubber products, other car parts at facility | WBEN
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) Ask your smart speaker to play News Radio 9 30 W B E N on Audacy Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The former Sumitomo Rubber plant in Tonawanda has officially been sold to Hwa Fong Rubber. The site will now be known as HF Industrial…...
Your Chance to Win Tickets to the Portland Auto Swap Meet! | 92.3 KGON
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (94+ words) Ask your smart speaker to play K-G-O-N on Audacy April 10-12, 2026 at the Portland Expo Center The 60th annual Portland Auto Swap Meet is coming to the Portland Expo Center April 10th-12th! 92.3 KGON has your chance to win a family four pack of…...
Rising gas prices have some people looking to EV, hybrid cars
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (126+ words) With gas prices surging every day, some auto industry analysts believe that consumers may start shopping for hybrids and EV’s again. Jeff Gilbert, a reporter in Detroit who covers the automotive industry, told KNX News’ Jon Baird that it depends…...
Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (433+ words) After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people’s needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that have more range, easier charging,…...
AutoNsider | 2026 Nissan LEAF Review: Range, Pricing, Charging, and Real-World Impressions
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (881+ words) For 2026, Nissan has fully reworked the LEAF into a compact electric crossover, signaling a clear shift in both positioning and execution. This third-generation model is intended to compete directly with modern entry-level EVs rather than function as a niche product....