The auto industry is changing rapidly — from an NHTSA investigation into an aftermarket driver-assistance system and a massive Volkswagen recall, to major fuel-economy changes, Chinese automakers expanding globally, new electric SUVs, advanced LiDAR technology, an 800+ horsepower Ford Maverick build, auto-finance reform, and Portland's crackdown on street takeovers.
In this HSR Motors automotive news roundup, we connect 10 major stories shaping the car industry right now.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — 10 major auto industry stories in one roundup
00:49 — NHTSA probes Comma aftermarket driver-assistance system after fatal crashes
02:05 — U.S. fuel-economy standards drop from 50.4 to 34.9 mpg for 2031
03:24 — Volkswagen recall could approach 4 million vehicles worldwide
04:41 — Chinese brands make up nearly half of 2027 World Car of the Year candidates
05:59 — 2027 Lexus TZ: $64,050 starting price and up to 315 miles of range
07:13 — Mazda EZ-60 adds LiDAR and advanced Level 2+ driver assistance in China
08:36 — Ford Maverick gets a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 and planned twin turbos
09:46 — $694 million Credit Acceptance auto-loan settlement and debt relief
11:09 — Nissan executive predicts Chinese automakers will build in Mexico within 2–3 years
12:21 — Portland receives $207,411 to combat street racing and takeovers
13:33 — What these 10 stories reveal about the future of the auto industry
The NHTSA investigation discussed in this video concerns Comma's aftermarket driver-assistance technology. The agency is investigating five reported crashes in which the system was powered on or engaged; the crashes resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries. The investigation itself does not establish that the technology caused the crashes or that a safety defect has been proven.
The Volkswagen story involves a steering-rack mounting bolt that can corrode and fail. A U.S. recall covers more than 208,000 vehicles, while reports indicate the worldwide campaign could eventually approach four million vehicles across Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi and SEAT models.
The Lexus TZ is a three-row electric SUV starting at $64,050 in the U.S., with the higher Touring version offering an EPA-estimated 315-mile range.
Meanwhile, Mazda's updated EZ-60 in China adds roof-mounted LiDAR alongside radar, ultrasonic sensors and cameras, with the company describing advanced Level 2+ driver-assistance capabilities.
And for performance fans, Tucci Hot Rods is building a Ford Maverick around a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, with twin turbochargers planned for the SEMA project.
The roundup also covers the $694 million Credit Acceptance settlement involving cash restitution and debt relief, Nissan's warning about Chinese vehicle production in Mexico, and Portland's new funding for street-takeover enforcement.
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