Jerry Hirsch

Federal EV tax credits, charging infrastructure funding and state road-repair incentives are essential to counter China's aggressive industrial policy advantages in electric vehicles, or the U.S. auto industry risks becoming a profitable but obsolete market island

Ford's California skunk works aims to reinvent the electric pickup, but dealer service investments and compatibility requirements may limit how radical the redesign can be.

Ford's new Bronco Filson, co-developed with outdoor brand Filson, aims to compete with Land Rover, Mercedes and Lexus in the premium off-road segment.

Loren McDonald, CEO of Chargenomics, explains why fleet owners did not purchase electric commercial vehicles at the pace expected.

Carvana's digital cube at its Dallas dealership eliminates commissioned salespeople and traditional haggling. The approach offers a blueprint for dealers facing direct-sales pressure and changing consumer expectations.

Chinese suppliers tied the U.S. with 16 firms in the top 100 global rankings. CATL jumped to third, helped by a 25 percent revenue increase.

The 2026 Automotive News Rising Stars include 18 executives and technical leaders age 45 and younger driving rapid change across vehicles, manufacturing, retail strategies and customer experiences.

The 2026 All-Stars include executives from Ford, GM, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW, Ferrari, BYD, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and suppliers, dealers and tech firms. Canadian and Mexican leaders also made the list.

Ford and General Motors derive half of their sales from the U.S., while Toyota and Hyundai sell 80 percent overseas. That isolation creates long-term risk as global markets embrace electrification.

New vehicle classifications could undermine U.S. auto production, while real-world plug-in hybrid emissions highlight unintended consequences of auto policy.