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Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N Line

VW posts $12.2B profit in show of pandemic resilience

Volkswagen AG said a robust sales recovery toward the end of the year helped cushion annual results from the effects of the pandemic.

Payne: Hyundai Sonata and Elantra N Line are fast, furious ‘n’ ‘ffordable

N for Nürburgring, and the track-tested, fun Hyundai Elantra and Sonata spice up the sedan segment.

Payne: Toyota Prius 2020 Edition celebrates 20 years as a electric icon

The OG Toyota Prius turns 20. The geek's green car, its hybrid tech is more relevant than ever today.

Edmunds: Top automotive tech at CES 2021

Automakers appeared more reserved in their proclamations for the future at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show

US rejects Ford, Mazda requests to avoid Takata recalls

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has rejected a request from Ford and Mazda to avoid recalling about 3 million vehicles

Why Stellantis makes some American autoworkers nervous

But U.S. workers have less to worry about than their European counterparts when it comes to Stellantis NV, experts say

Audi delays some production, idles 10,000 workers due to chip shortage

A global semiconductor shortage is forcing Audi to delay the production of some high-end cars and furlough workers.

Kia follows GM lead, touting new logo, sustainable mission

Like GM, Korean giant Kia is changing its logo for a new generation of auto buyers and ramping up its image as a technology-driven, electric carmaker

Spurned by FCA, Renault takes long road back to pre-pandemic profitability

Renault SA CEO Luca de Meo is setting cautious goals for turning around the French automaker as rival Groupe PSA is poised to merge with Fiat Chrysler

Maserati poaches Kia Motors America COO to lead North America

William Peffer left after one week of working as chief operating officer at Kia

Toyota fined for failing to report, fix emissions defects

Toyota will pay $180M to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to report pollution control system defects in its vehicles for a decade

2020 Audi e-tron Sportback vs. 2021 Audi SQ5

Payne: Electric or gas? Audi e-tron vs. Audi SQ5

Road trips in the Audi e-tron and SQ5 SUVs lay bare the uphill battle electric cars face vs. their gas powered peers.

Payne: The Acura TLX gets its mojo back

The Acura TLX returns to its performance roots. But the value brand faces a test from upstart Mazda6 and Kia Stinger mainstream models.

2021 Acura TLX

Volkswagen sold 9.3 million cars in pandemic year, down 15%

VW said its global sales fell 15.2% during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but showed significant recovery toward the end of the year

Ex-Audi CEO blames engineers’ ‘salami’ tactics for diesel woes

Audi's former CEO blamed VW engineers for his failure to uncover widespread cheating on emissions tests

Ford dominates Car of Year Awards with F-150 and Mustang Mach-E

The 2021 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Awards are announced.

Chip shortage hits global automakers

A semiconductor shortage is dragging on some of the world’s biggest auto manufacturers, costing production of a range of cars

New Mercedes screen to stretch nearly full width of car

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a key interior component of its upcoming electric luxury sedan

Payne: Two good to be true, VW Arteon and Honda Accord Hybrid

The VW and Honda are as good as their luxury peers, but sell for thousands of dollars less

Henry Payne reviews Honda Accord, VW Arteon

Payne: Sorento SUV is luxe ute in Kia clothing

The 2021 Kia Sorento borrows style from its sexy Telluride big brother to become one of the best values in mid-size SUVs.

Henry Payne reviews the Kia Sorento SUV

Dealers face choice: Invest for EVs or get benched

The electric revolution is disrupting an auto industry, pushing dealerships to make a choice: invest in the future or sit on the sidelines

Daimler fines for slow recalls could reach $30 million

In penalties announced Thursday, the NHTSA said Daimler also failed to comply with other reporting requirements

Review: Is Acura’s 2021 TLX good enough to be Legend-worthy?

The Acura TLX is a welcome return to form for a brand that has been far too bland for too long

In a year of surprises, a surprise choice for Detroit News Vehicle of the Year

The winner has it all: fun, utility, style and a price tag that won’t break your wallet

Used-car boom: Car buyers take refuge in affordable sedans

The used-vehicle exploded in 2020. And some of the hottest commodities are used Japanese sedans

Payne review: Toyota Avalon gives richer Lexus cousin a run for the money

The Avalon has a better interior and is a is a better value

Henry Payne reviews the 2021 Toyota Avalon

Payne review: All I want for Christmas is a McLaren GT

The $213,000 McLaren GT replaces the 570 as the British brand’s 'entry-level' sports car

Henry Payne reviews the 2021 McLaren GT

VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bags at no cost to owners starting on Feb. 12

VW warns chip shortage threatens car production worldwide

Volkswagen AG is bracing for a major production disruption from a shortage of semiconductors

2021 Land Rover Defender is a skillful update of a storied SUV

Land Rover skillfully updates the Defender’s appearance with a modern balance of ruggedness, luxury and heritage

Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw

Ferrari CEO search may take months, cover non-car candidates

Ferrari NV may take months rather than weeks to name a new boss after Chief Executive Officer Louis Camilleri abruptly left