Market Pulse

Update: Microsoft ‘regrets’ outage impact as recovery continues

Plus, what dealers need to know. (3 min. read)

Stellantis names Tim Kuniskis U.S. chief commercial officer amid major leadership shakeup and growth push

Michael Orange, senior vice president of U.S. sales and network performance, has left the company. (3 min. read)

Mufarrige nominated for open spot on FTC

NIADA, NADA applaud nomination (3 min. read)

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Honda moves CR-V to all hybrid trims for 2028

Sales of the crossover SUV are up more than 9% year over year and set an October sales record last month. (3 min. read)

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Canada’s Carney weighs Chinese auto investment against U.S. trade tensions, looming tariff threats

One factor is a planned discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. (3 min. read)

Germany’s IG Metall threatens 24-hour auto industry strike as wage dispute escalates

The proposed 24-hour strike follows three rounds of negotiations that failed to produce an agreement between the union and employers. (3 min. read)

Toyota revives Scion brand with new compact truck as demand for vehicle personalization grows

The KEI-01 is an ultra-compact utility truck that will be assembled at Toyota’s Indiana facility. (3 min. read)

Another FTC warning-letter recipient settles, still with no fine

The agency last month settled with a Florida-based group. (4 min. read)

Middle-class buyers consider different models, makes to fit budget

More than half of buyers are delaying purchases. (4 min. read)

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NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Ford Explorers over airbag-related burn injuries

The probe focuses on side airbags designed to deploy during certain crashes to protect occupants from serious injuries. (3 min. read)

Geico Foundation donates $100K to expand collision repair technician pipeline amid growing workforce shortages

The $100,000 grant was awarded to the Collision Engineering Career Alliance. (3 min. read)

Canadian dealer group FFUN enters U.S. with acquisition of CDJR store

CDG News alert (2 min. read)

Hill family sells 2 Philadelphia-area GM stores after 35 years

CDG News alert (3 min. read)

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CPOs: Behind the dealer opportunities worth taking as consumers consider their options

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BMW dealer’s AI tool ranks all 349 U.S. BMW stores on AI visibility

Same brand, same cars, a 40-point gap (4 min. read)