Honda has reportedly postponed the launch of several new models, according to TDS.
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The Downshift is your go-to source for catching up on all the automotive headlines you need to know each morning here at The Drive. Each entry links to a story allowing you to explore the topic further. A new week has begun, so let’s see what’s happening.
🚘 What I’m Driving: I’ve been behind the wheel of a Mercedes CLA 350 for nearly a week, and it’s a vehicle I really want to love and might, were it not for some puzzling choices. It's unfortunate, as I genuinely appreciate a solid compact sedan, and this one has a lot to offer. Stay tuned for a review in the upcoming weeks.
⏩ To save costs and allow more time to deliver next-generation models efficiently, Honda has reportedly decided to extend the life cycles of the current Odyssey, Accord, HR-V, and Acura MDX and Integra until around 2030, according to a supplier memo reported by Automotive News.
🔋 Volkswagen has stated that it will not reach the same profit margins from electric vehicles as it does with gasoline-powered cars until its next-generation SSP architecture is launched before the decade’s end, as reported by Auto News.
💶 On Monday morning, shares of all German automakers dropped by an average of 2% to 3% following President Trump's warning about increasing tariffs on European auto imports from 15% to 25%, according to Reuters.
Ⓜ️ BMW informed Autocar that the upcoming gas and electric M3 models will be priced similarly.
💸 Ford’s cancellation of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup resulted in a $100 million loss in December of last year, as reported by Ford Authority, citing the automaker’s first-quarter earnings.
🌷 Revived Dutch carmaker Spyker released a YouTube video over the weekend teasing the reintroduction of its C8 Preliator supercar, pledging that it will be powered by a V8 engine and will not be electrified.
🤑 An R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R that has undergone Nismo’s exclusive Clubman Race Spec restoration is anticipated to fetch up to $1 million at the upcoming Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction, according to Autoblog.
🏁 Weekend Race Results:
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in Texas: Carson Hocevar clinched the win for Spire Motorsports.
Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Mitch Evans took first place for Jaguar TCS Racing.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in Texas: Kyle Larson emerged victorious for JR Motorsports.
NASCAR Cup Series in Texas: Chase Elliott secured the win for Hendrick Motorsports.
Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli triumphed for Mercedes.
IMSA SportsCar Championship at Laguna Seca: Tijmen van der Helm and Laurin Heinrich won for JDC-Miller Porsche.
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