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Nov 21, 2025
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Only 54% of people with cars two years old or newer went back to the dealership where they purchased their vehicle for service, down from 72% in 2023, per Cox Automotive. (3 min. read)
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“November’s results reflect another notable—yet anticipated—decline in the new-vehicle sales pace,” said J.D. Power’s Thomas King. (3 min. read)
Nov 20, 2025
“Tensions have been rising for several years between China and the ‘Global West' as anchored by the United States,” according to a report from Hogan Lovells. (4 min. read)
Porsche’s big bet on a fully electric Cayenne comes at a critical juncture for the automaker in the U.S. amid slowing EV demand. (4 min. read)
Nov 19, 2025
Pricing starts at $65,000, with production slated to begin early next year. (4 min. read)
The Nexperia dispute has forced Honda (and other automakers) to secure chips from alternative sources. (2 min. read)
Nov 18, 2025
Even as the market cools from peak-pandemic highs, dealership profits and “blue sky” values remain well above pre-COVID levels. (4 min. read)
Nissan is using a quick, low-risk move to finally enter a hybrid segment where it’s been visibly absent. (3 min. read)
Nov 17, 2025
The South Korean government is increasing its financial support and EV incentives to help carmakers fend off US tariffs. (2 min. read)
Tesla and its suppliers have started phasing out China-made components and aim to transition fully to non-Chinese parts within the next year. (2 min. read)
Nov 14, 2025
60+ day subprime auto loan delinquencies climbed to 6.65% in October–the highest level on record since Fitch Ratings began tracking the data in the early 1990s. (3 min. read)
"We're solving a problem not only for Rivian and VW, but we're solving a problem for the larger automotive industry," said Wassym Bensaid, Rivian's chief software office. (4 min. read)
Nov 13, 2025
GM is fast-tracking efforts to de-risk its supply chain from China. (3 min. read)
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“For younger buyers, offering access to insurers that personalize pricing based on real-world driving can make insurance feel fair and approachable,” said a spokesperson for mobility data and analytics company Arity. (2 min. read)
Nov 12, 2025
Despite a dip in approvals, growth in subprime lending, longer loan terms, and reduced down payment requirements collectively improved access for borrowers, according to Cox Auto. (3 min. read)
Subaru already has four EVs in the pipeline, though another four now appear to be in limbo as the automaker recalibrates. (2 min. read)
Nov 11, 2025
The more desirable end of the used car market is repricing. (3 min. read)
“China has taken practical measures to exempt compliant exports for civilian purposes,” said China’s Ministry of Commerce. (2 min. read)
Nov 10, 2025
Approximately 110,000 Honda and Acura units produced in North America will be impacted by the chip shortage, per an internal memo obtained by CDG News. (3 min. read)
“Once consumers opt to purchase an EV, it generates very high loyalty rates for repurchasing an EV going forward,” Brent Gruber, J.D. Power’s executive director of electric vehicle practice, told CDG News. (3 min. read)
Nov 7, 2025
Despite market fluctuations, customer service basics remain largely the same. (2 min. read)
To date, Aston Martin is the only automaker that has fully integrated Apple CarPlay Ultra into its vehicles. (3 min. read)
Nov 6, 2025
The plan involves developing a new platform for next-generation hybrid models, with higher body rigidity and lighter weight overall. (2 min. read)
“The Dutch side persists in its unilateral course without taking concrete actions to resolve the issue,” said China’s commerce ministry in a statement. (3 min. read)
Nov 5, 2025
Car buyers are receiving inaccurate initial information that is significantly undermining the customer experience," said Pete MacInnis, founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions. (3 min. read)
