Electrification — notably gasoline-electric hybrids — is becoming more of a viable option for U.S. consumers looking for value, safety, reliability and performance in a new car or light truck.

Crabtree Motor Group acquired a Lexus dealership in Connecticut, which sold for the second time since 2022.

The number of glitches with new vehicles reported after three years of ownership hit its highest level since 2009, at 202 problems per 100 vehicles surveyed. The biggest bugs: software and smartphone integration or connectivity.

Toyota brand head Dave Christ says the automaker believes it can expand production and increase available inventory but will face challenges with ZEV-state mandates.

Volvo Cars reported a decline in fourth-quarter operating profit and predicted a turbulent 2025 with challenging market conditions.

For the first time in what seems like forever, Detroit auto show organizers gave us some attendance figures.

Toyota said EV output will be ramped up in the U.S. and China. It will also shorten product lead times so it can respond quickly to any new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Toyota remained the world’s biggest carmaker in 2024, protecting its title against rival VW Group, after higher U.S. sales helped to offset lower demand in China.