Ford bets on affordable pickups, NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD, Stellantis recalls over 11,000 vehicles

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 Ford bets on affordable electric pickup as crossovers dominate U.S. market. Read More

NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation after additional crashes. Read More

Stellantis recalls over 11,000 vehicles due to a liftgate hinge issue. Read More

Michigan joins 24 states in lawsuit challenging repeal of auto emissions rules. Read More

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2026 Toyota C-HR BEV brings 338 HP, AWD and Tesla Charging access to a crowded EV segment
Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy with the all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV, a compact electric crossover that blends performance, technology, and practicality in a package designed to compete in one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. For dealers, this vehicle represents more than just another EV. It is a strategic entry positioned to attract younger buyers, urban commuters, and existing Toyota loyalists looking to transition into a fully electric vehicle without sacrificing performance or capability. Watch the full segment here. 

Could AI break the economy before it fails?
This week on The Future of Automotive, we reflect back on a pair of recent warnings from the worlds of technology and finance — both asking the same unsettling question: what if artificial intelligence doesn’t fail… but succeeds so quickly that it begins to destabilize the economy itself? One widely discussed essay from Citrini Research imagines a near-future scenario where AI drives massive gains in productivity and corporate profits — while simultaneously eliminating large numbers of white-collar jobs.