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The first cup of coffee is gone, I’m definitely into the second, so let’s get into it.
? What I’m driving: Spent the weekend in the 2026 Lexus NX 350h AWD F Sport Handling and am averaging just over 34 mpg in mixed suburban driving, but even my cousin, unprompted, noted how narrow the front sport bucket seats are up front and the fact the side bolsters were grabbing him. Pretty sure it wasn’t a compliment.
? Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly discussed with the Trump administration the idea of setting up the ability for Chinese automakers to partner with U.S. automakers to build and sell cars in America through joint ventures.
? Volkswagen reportedly aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 as part of a “massive” savings plan.
? Mercedes-Benz plans to launch 40 new or updated vehicles this year in a bid to grow annual sales back to two million by 2028; part of the plan calls for a focus on selling top-end vehicles with thick margins such as the G-Class and de-emphasizing lower-margin vehicles such as the A-Class in global markets.
? After booming success and profits Ferrari’s rewarding its employees with record bonuses of up to nearly $18,000.
? Mercedes-Benz issued a Park Outside warning and recall for 11,895 EQB electric SUVs due to the high-voltage battery having an issue that could result in an internal failure and fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
? ChargePoint reported that charging infrastructure buildout isn’t keeping up with demand with all the new EVs on the road.
✨ Autoforma designed and revealed a stunning Volvo P1800ES shooting brake restomod.
? A residential parking garage in California can automatically park and charge EVs.
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As Director of Content and Product, Joel draws on over 15 years of newsroom experience and inability to actually stop working to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media. He’s also a World Car Award juror.