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Hyundai has confirmed that it will no longer provide complimentary maintenance (HCM) on its vehicles starting with the 2026 model year. In a bulletin shared with dealers and reported by Cars Direct, Hyundai stated that the program’s costs had become unsustainable. As an alternative, the company is advising dealers to promote pre-paid maintenance plans, enabling them to focus on a new source of revenue. Hyundai’s exceptional warranty has been a major draw, offering complimentary services like multipoint inspections, oil changes, and tire rotations for the first three years or 36,000 miles on new vehicles. The HCM Program covered Hyundai models…

The cost of the newly released Zeekr X electric car has been reduced to $7000, just a few months after its initial release, as the Chinese brand prepares to introduce new models. The base model Zeekr X RWD now begins at $49,900 before factoring in on-road expenses, reflecting a $7000 price reduction. Buyers can still opt for the Convenience Package with a variant for an extra $4000. Meanwhile, the top-tier Zeekr X AWD is now available starting at $62,900 before on-road costs, which is a $2000 decrease from its previous price. Effective from April 1, 2025, Zeekr’s price reductions arrive…

Stellantis has halted production at certain auto assembly plants in Canada and Mexico following the introduction of new tariffs, leading to temporary layoffs of 900 U.S. workers. Stellantis declared on Thursday that its Ontario plant, employing 3,600 hourly workers and producing minivans and Dodge Chargers, will temporarily shut down for two weeks starting April 7, affecting approximately 3,200 employees. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant in Mexico, which has a workforce of 2,600 and manufactures the Jeep Compass, will remain closed for at least the entire month of April. The temporary layoffs also affect factories in Michigan and Indiana such as Warren…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carmey declared a 25% tariff on U.S. vehicle imports that fall outside the provisions of free trade agreements. Carney stated that Canada would soon enforce a 25% counter-tariff on U.S. car imports that fail to meet CUSMA regulations. According to Carney’s spokesperson, Emily Williams, about 10%—equivalent to 67,000—of vehicles imported from the U.S. last year failed to meet CUSMA standards, amounting to an estimated value of $3 billion. Under CUSMA, a vehicle must be comprised of at least 75% North American content to qualify for a tariff exemption. Carney clarified that, unlike the U.S., Canada will…

Ford Motors will offer employee pricing discounts to customers across most of its U.S. lineup, including models built overseas from Thursday, in response to the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. Ford Motors is introducing a ‘From America, For America’ campaign, allowing consumers to take advantage of employee pricing. It applies to Ford and Lincoln vehicles, providing potential savings of thousands of dollars on each one. The offer will be valid at dealerships across the U.S. from April 3 to June 2. As part of the campaign, Ford will extend its employee-pricing program, known as the A Plan, to…

Hyundai has unveiled an updated version of the Ioniq 6 electric sedan while also teasing and confirming the arrival of its high-performance N variant. Revealed at the Seoul Mobility Show alongside the striking Insteroid concept car, the Ioniq 6 has received a completely redesigned and more aggressive front end with Hyundai’s latest design language. Hyundai has officially showcased the standard Ioniq 6 and the Ioniq 6 N Line, while the high-performance N variant is yet to debut in July. The updated Ioniq 6 maintains its ‘streamliner’ body structure, specifically designed to minimize aerodynamic drag and maximize driving range. Hyundai has…

The European Union issued a $495 million fine to 15 leading car manufacturers and ACEA on Tuesday for participating in a cartel linked to vehicle recycling practices. The European Union imposed a substantial fine of $495 million (approximately Rs 4,237.62 crore) on 15 leading car manufacturers in Europe, along with the European Automobiles Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The penalty was issued for participation in a long-standing cartel related to end-of-life vehicle recycling. All the companies acknowledged their roles in the cartel and agreed to resolve the case through a settlement. An investigation by the European Commission revealed that, for more than…

Tesla has rolled out a three-year, zero-interest financing plan in China for the updated Model Y and Model 3 for a limited time in the coming weeks. Starting Monday, Tesla introduced zero-interest loans for the new Model Y, available for terms ranging from one to three years. Additionally, Tesla is providing a one-to-five-year financing plan with an interest rate starting at 1%, requiring a minimum down payment of RMB 45,900 (approximately $6,325). On Tuesday, Tesla confirmed that the offer will remain valid through the end of the month. Meanwhile, the delivery wait time for the long-range all-wheel-drive version (AWD) of…

Vauxhall has lowered the prices across its entire lineup of electric vehicles in an effort to exempt from the costly luxury car tax, commonly known as the car supplement. The change follows the UK government’s decision to remove road tax exemptions for electric vehicles, effective from April 1. The Expensive Car Supplement, once limited to petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles, now applies to all new cars priced at £40,000 or more. Car buyers now need to pay an extra £425 annually for five years, in addition to the standard road tax, which is currently £10 in the first year and…

Huawei and Zeekr will unveil next-generation EV superchargers, joining BYD and Didi to revolutionize charging speeds. Huawei’s supercharger can deliver up to 1,500 kW, while Zeekr’s version offers a peak output of 1,200 kW. Huawei will debut its megawatt-level supercharger on April 22, signaling its entry into high-powered charging. With an impressive 1.5 MW peak output and a maximum charging current of 2,400 A, the charger can deliver 20 kWh per minute, enabling a full EV charge in just 15 minutes. Although high-speed chargers are often designed for passenger EVs, Huawei focuses on developing the technology specifically for heavy-duty trucks.…