Gilbert Shar

6 days ago | autoconnectedcar.com | Gilbert Shar

In a strategic alliance that highlights the growing intersection between artificial intelligence and mobility, SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN), a pioneer in voice-based artificial intelligence technology, has announced a collaboration with Tencent Intelligent Mobility, a division of Tencent’s expansive Cloud and Smart Industries Group.

1 week ago | autoconnectedcar.com | Gilbert Shar

In a direct appeal to President Donald J. Trump, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), representing a key segment of the nation’s automotive aftermarket, has warned that escalating tariffs are threatening an industry responsible for an estimated $337 billion in annual economic activity.

1 week ago | autoconnectedcar.com | Gilbert Shar

Subaru of America revealed 2026 Outback today at the New York International Auto Show, ushering in the seventh generation of its signature SUV as it celebrates three decades on the road. The new Outback, set to arrive in showrooms in late 2025, remains a symbol of adventure and versatility, combining all-wheel-drive capability with modern design and intuitive technology. It will be offered in six trims: Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT, and the rugged Wilderness edition.

2 weeks ago | autoconnectedcar.com | Gilbert Shar

Without reporting pricing, Mercedes-Benz announced it bringing high performance and plug-in hybrid efficiency to the family car with its latest offering: the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon. Set to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2025, the new model represents a bold evolution of the AMG ethos, combining the raw power of an AMG-tuned drivetrain with the day-to-day versatility and extended electric capability of a modern hybrid.

2 weeks ago | autoconnectedcar.com | Gilbert Shar

In a move that has unsettled the global automotive sector, the United States announced last week the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles and parts, effective April 3, 2025. This decision introduces a significant challenge for automakers already grappling with declining demand in China and regulatory pressures in Europe. Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at Jato Dynamics, remarked, “The rollout of these tariffs is yet another problem for the industry to navigate.