V8 pony-car appeal has long extended beyond the United States
American manufacturers may define the popular image of the pony car, but V8-powered rivals from other countries have challenged that narrow view for decades.
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Mazda hears Miata buyers' preference for lightness over battery power
Mazda’s MX-5 audience is signalling that a future Miata must preserve its low-mass, mechanical character, rather than move quickly to a battery-electric formula.
Stellantis CEO identifies opening for affordable cars below $40,000
Stellantis plans to introduce nine new models with starting prices below $40,000, as its chief executive identifies lower-cost vehicles as a major market opportunity.
Volvo withdraws full-year outlook as sales weaken beyond Europe
Volvo has withdrawn its full-year guidance after a sharp sales decline, with Europe the company’s lone comparatively resilient market while performance deteriorated elsewhere.
Toyota executive sees EV strategy as a roller coaster ride
Toyota’s North American product-planning chief says the company’s electric-vehicle journey has been uneven, but now feels its broader approach is being validated amid shifting market conditions.