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Why Washington’s New $250 EV Fee Fight Could Hit Drivers Hard—and What Happens Next
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (983+ words) The push to charge electric vehicle owners more to fund highways is quickly turning into one of the most contentious automotive policy battles in Washington. A proposed federal fee targeting EVs and hybrids could reshape how road infrastructure is funded'and…...
Inside the Fight Over California’s Car Rules: Why Trump’s Lawsuit Could Reshape What You Drive
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (852+ words) The fight over what Americans are allowed to drive just escalated in a big way. The Trump administration has launched a direct legal attack on California's aggressive vehicle-emission rules, setting up a high-stakes clash that could reshape everything from gas…...
EV Registrations Slip for First Time in a Decade After Tax Credit Repeal as Automakers Reassess Strategy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (982+ words) Electric vehicle registrations in the United States declined in 2025 for the first time in at least a decade after the repeal of the federal EV tax credit, according to new industry data. Registrations fell by 0.4 percent to about 1.3 million vehicles…...
Stellantis Reports $26.3 Billion Loss for 2025, Signals Return to Gas and Diesel Power
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (919+ words) Eve Nowell is a writer and contributor at The Auto Wire, covering automotive industry news, vehicle launches, and major developments shaping the future of transportation. Her work focuses on making complex industry topics easier to understand, including manufacturer strategy, regulatory…...
This Week’s Full Automotive News Digest: March 2–7, 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (588+ words) Dealer networks are pushing back against automaker retail strategy changes, as Volkswagen dealers filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit targeting Scout Motors" plan to sell vehicles directly to consumers. Legal battles and regulatory challenges are becoming a defining feature of the…...
Nearly Half of U.S. EV Owners Say They Want to Return to Gasoline
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) Nearly Half of U.S. EV Owners Say They Want to Return to Gasoline'The Auto Wire - Nearly Half of U.S. EV Owners Say They Want to Return to Gasoline Nearly half of electric vehicle owners in the United States say they are considering…...
Toyota Tests Using Electric Vehicles as Home Backup Power During Blackouts
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (446+ words) Toyota is expanding its vision for electric vehicles by testing whether they can serve as backup power sources for homes during blackouts, placing its bZ4X electric SUV at the center of that effort. At Toyota's North American headquarters in Plano, Texas,…...
Ram Teaser Fuels Speculation of 1500 TRX Revival After 2024 Exit
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) A brief teaser released by Ram has reignited speculation that the 1500 TRX, once the brand's top performance pickup, could be poised for a return after its production ended earlier this year. The 15-second video offers few concrete details, showing no…...
Jim Moylan, Engineer Behind the Fuel Gauge Arrow, Dies at 80
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) The automotive industry is marking the loss of a quiet but influential innovator following the death of longtime Ford engineer Jim Moylan. Moylan died Dec. 11, 2025, in Naples, Florida. He was 80. Moylan spent more than 30 years as an engineer with Ford,…...
Australian Dealership Says Customer Traded R34 GT-R V-Spec II for New Electric Nissan Leaf
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) An Australian Nissan dealership is drawing attention after claiming a customer traded one of the most sought-after Japanese performance cars ever built for a brand-new electric hatchback. According to the dealership, a customer identified as Barry exchanged his Nissan R34 GT-R…...