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BMW Dealers Want Something Bigger Than The X7

BMW dealers want something bigger than the X7 that could compete with other full-size SUVs. It's unclear if BMW will launch such a product for the American market to satisfy its dealers.  

Motor1 · Jan 27

'Boring Transportation Company': Stellantis Dealers Take Aim At Old Management

Mere months before Carlos Tavares resigned, the U.S. Stellantis National Dealer Council (NDC) sent a strongly worded letter to the then-CEO, accusing him of nothing short of a “disaster” and the “rapid degradation” of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler. Stellantis quickly fired back, arguing that sending “public personal attacks” against…

Motor1 · Jan 23

Scout's Extended-Range EVs Are Front And Center In A New Dealer Lawsuit

VW, Audi and Porsche dealers say Scout isn't really an EV brand, so it needs to play by the same dealer laws as other companies.

InsideEVs · Jan 22

Dealers Hype The Audi Q9: 'That Soccer Mom Vehicle' We Need

Better late than never, Audi is about to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment. From the Range Rover and BMW X7 to the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, essentially all major competitors already have products in this class. Some 20 years after archrival Mercedes launched the GL-Class, the Q9 will…

Motor1 · Jan 12

Congress Could Pave The Way For Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams

Today on Critical Materials: Automakers turn to open source for cost cutting, Tesla could benefit from a new bill and robotaxis aren't replacing cars.

InsideEVs · Jan 8

A 'Very Significant Undertaking': Ford's Affordable EV Platform May Not Come To Europe

Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new 'Universal Electric Vehicle' platform. I always considered Europe part of the universe, but maybe I'm wrong.

InsideEVs · Dec 23, 2025

The Dark Side Of Tesla's Sleek Door Handle Tech

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla's door handles, Nissan dealers beg for more hybrids and Tesla Cybertruck values continue to fall on the used market.

InsideEVs · Dec 23, 2025

Scout Motors Just Got A Big Step Closer To Bypassing Dealerships

Scout Motors is clear to sell its EVs and EREVs in Colorado directly to the consumer in Colorado. Will more states follow?

InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025

Ford's EV Retreat Comes With A $19.5 Billion Price Tag

Today on Critical Materials: Ford's EV pullback will cost $20 billion, China looks to regulate car pricing and an ex-Porsche engineer will shake up Hyundai.

InsideEVs · Dec 16, 2025

Volkswagen Is Lining Up a Wave of New Models for 2026

As the year draws to a close, Volkswagen is looking ahead to a particularly busy 2026, backed by a strong product offensive. The company’s sales chief, Martin Sander, says Wolfsburg is gearing up for “unprecedented launch activities” worldwide. These will include updates to existing models as well as new additions…

Motor1 · Dec 16, 2025