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Slate Auto opens first EV pickup experience center

Oct 15, 2026

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Slate Auto opens first EV pickup experience center

Sales push ramps up for $25K electric pickup with first physical showroom (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai recalls nearly 95,000 vehicles over power seat fire risk

Oct 15, 2026

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Hyundai recalls nearly 95,000 vehicles over power seat fire risk

Owners of impacted Genesis models urges to park outside (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Prime credit buyers are just as payment-conscious as subprime car shoppers, study finds

Oct 15, 2026

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Prime credit buyers are just as payment-conscious as subprime car shoppers, study finds

Nearly 8 in 10 prime and super-prime shoppers used Shop-By-Payment to shop by monthly budget, about as often as subprime shoppers. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford opens early interest registration for sub-$30K Fathom EV Pickup ahead of 2027 pre-orders

Oct 15, 2026

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Ford opens early interest registration for sub-$30K Fathom EV Pickup ahead of 2027 pre-orders

The 'pre-order invite,' which apparently opened Monday, allows interested buyers to register their interest in the pickup. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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BMW widens U.S. luxury sales lead over Lexus, Mercedes-Benz despite global decline

Oct 14, 2026

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BMW widens U.S. luxury sales lead over Lexus, Mercedes-Benz despite global decline

The overall sales decline was driven by weakness in China. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis bets on partnerships, regional flexibility as CEO remains bullish on long-term EV demand

Oct 14, 2026

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Stellantis bets on partnerships, regional flexibility as CEO remains bullish on long-term EV demand

Filosa’s outlook reinforces the importance of offering multiple powertrain options. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Shawn Fain secures second term as UAW president, signaling continued labor pressure on Detroit automakers

Oct 12, 2026

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Shawn Fain secures second term as UAW president, signaling continued labor pressure on Detroit automakers

Fain faced five opponents, with his closest challenger, incumbent Vice President Rich Boyer, receiving 14% of the vote. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Volkswagen global deliveries plunge 14.3% in Q3, marking steepest decline in four years

Oct 12, 2026

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Volkswagen global deliveries plunge 14.3% in Q3, marking steepest decline in four years

Sales slide as China deliveries plummet (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Honda unveils next-generation hybrid system, emphasizes 15 models by 2030

Oct 11, 2026

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Honda unveils next-generation hybrid system, emphasizes 15 models by 2030

“Our first task is to make the automobile business a reliable revenue base by 2030,” said Honda President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Porsche sales plunge 16% through September as luxury brand pushes turnaround strategy

Oct 11, 2026

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Porsche sales plunge 16% through September as luxury brand pushes turnaround strategy

Continued demand for the 911 model offers a bright spot as the brand shifts its focus. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Google may drop android auto support for millions of phones, raising vehicle compatibility concerns

Oct 8, 2026

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Google may drop android auto support for millions of phones, raising vehicle compatibility concerns

Posts warn that Android Auto will stop working because the devices cannot upgrade to the required Android version. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis launches new Mopar marketing campaign to drive dealer service traffic, customer retention

Oct 8, 2026

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Stellantis launches new Mopar marketing campaign to drive dealer service traffic, customer retention

The campaign gives Stellantis dealers additional marketing support to help strengthen customer retention. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Fake dealer sites scam Wisconsin buyers out of $1.2 million

Oct 7, 2026

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Fake dealer sites scam Wisconsin buyers out of $1.2 million

“They’re using the same promotions. They’re using that real business’s name, their signage, their address." (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Porsche shifts toward higher-end models, exclusivity as automaker looks to restore profits

Oct 7, 2026

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Porsche shifts toward higher-end models, exclusivity as automaker looks to restore profits

The OEM's turnaround strategy includes lowering its future break-even point to fewer than 200,000 units. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Connected cars contact third-party tracking domains, raising new driver privacy concerns

Oct 7, 2026

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Connected cars contact third-party tracking domains, raising new driver privacy concerns

A report from Northeastern University showed that 19 of the 21 vehicles tested contacted at least one third party over Wi-Fi. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Lucid Q3 deliveries miss estimates as EV maker cuts production 38%

Oct 6, 2026

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Lucid Q3 deliveries miss estimates as EV maker cuts production 38%

The reductions are part of aggressive cost-cutting measures. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Oct 5, 2026

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Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Better-than-expected deliveries from Rivian and Tesla indicate that EV demand remains resilient for some models. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

Oct 5, 2026

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Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

The average car repair has now reached $838 for routine or moderate-level work. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Oct 5, 2026

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Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Pure gas-powered car sales dropped 10% to 20.25 million globally. (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

Oct 5, 2026

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NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

NHTSA’s decision removes the immediate prospect of an investigation covering more than 800,000 Odyssey minivans. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee sells out in 90 minutes as performance truck demand surges

Oct 1, 2026

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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee sells out in 90 minutes as performance truck demand surges

All available allocation through March 2027 filled within 24 hours. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Lawmakers seek path to keep Mercedes in U.S. as Chinese auto ban advances

Oct 1, 2026

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Lawmakers seek path to keep Mercedes in U.S. as Chinese auto ban advances

The bipartisan bill would bar companies with more than 15% ownership by Chinese entities. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Bolt production nears planned end as GM shifts Kansas plant to Equinox

Oct 1, 2026

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Bolt production nears planned end as GM shifts Kansas plant to Equinox

The reduction in Bolt production reflects GM’s efforts to align output more closely with consumer demand. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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More EV buyers return to gas-powered vehicles as powertrain preferences shift

Sep 30, 2026

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More EV buyers return to gas-powered vehicles as powertrain preferences shift

Through June 2026, more than 50K EV households in the U.S. acquired a gasoline vehicle. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Survey finds drivers change payment method before switching dealerships over card surcharges

Sep 29, 2026

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Survey finds drivers change payment method before switching dealerships over card surcharges

“Our findings suggest that there is value in a holistic approach built around giving customers a choice rather than relying on a single payment method." (3 min. read)

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