Isabella Warren Automotive News Intern See All Staff Page Recent Stories Hyundai investing $290 million in Alabama for crossovers and fifth-generation Santa Fe The plant in Montgomery, Ala., began assembling the Santa Fe in 2006. This will be its first full redesign since 2018. Hanon Systems to build $170 million plant in Tennessee The Loudon, Tenn., plant will be Hanon Systems' fourth location in the U.S. Service departments may see boost, S&P Global Mobility says The age of vehicles on the road is a record-high 12.5 years, which will likely result in more repair business for service departments. Honda overtakes Kia and Toyota on U.S. inventory efficiency index in July Cloud Theory's "inventory efficiency index" assigns scores to vehicle makes based on active inventory and sales data in comparison with competitors. Toyota launches production of 2024 Grand Highlander The Grand Highlander's third row features an additional 5.8 inches of legroom compared with the Highlander, 2.5 extra inches of shoulder room and more than an inch of extra headroom. Fremantle Highway ship disaster likely to exceed $330 million in initial damages, economist says The damaged carrier has been towed to a location away from shipping lanes as part of salvage operations, the Dutch public works and water management ministry said Monday. Toyota launching safety research with MIT, University of Michigan Toyota said three new projects expand its commitment to safety research in Michigan and Massachusetts. NACTOY announces 30th anniversary eligible vehicles, charities This year, 52 vehicles, split between 16 cars, seven trucks and 29 utility vehicles, will be reviewed by NACTOY's jurors to determine a winner in each category. Mazda recalls certain Mazda3, CX-3 vehicles for defective rearview cameras In the affected 227,335 U.S. vehicles, the rearview camera image may not display properly, according to a July 14 recall report. Ford dials back to 1970s with striped Bronco Sport Free Wheeling edition When it debuted in the 1970s on the F-100, F-150 and Bronco, the Free Wheeling trims targeted younger consumers with distinctive red, orange, yellow and silver stripe kits. Truck damaged in June fire at Nikola headquarters reignites No injuries were reported; the original investigation from the June 23 fire continues. Rejection rate for auto loans hits all-time high The 12-month rejection rate for auto loans was 14.2 percent in June — a new high — up from 9.1 percent in February. "Some lenders have become much more cautious in their underwriting practices." Toyota recalls certain 2023 model year vehicles for injury risks Toyota Auto Insurance expands to Colorado, Georgia, Oregon Ford recalling certain 2019-20 Fusion PHEVs, warns drivers not to charge vehicles Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain 2019-20 Fusion PHEVs for loss of power and fire risks. Load More