Nearly 30% of trade-ins are underwater as auto loan stress deepens
“Loans that originated when prices were elevated are now aging into a market where values are no longer inflated,” said Edmunds’ Ivan Drury. (3 min. read)
84 out of 100 dealership websites are basically "invisible" to AI search
Dealers are paying for websites that make them invisible to the future of search. Most don't even know it," according to a study from Savvy Dealer. (3 min. read)
General Motors CEO Mary Barra reaffirms long-term EV strategy despite policy rollercoaster
GM CEO Mary Barra expects easier charging capabilities and lower pricing for electric vehicles will help grow adoption, even with policy rollbacks. (3 min. read)
Senate Committee puts affordability hearing with auto CEOs on hold
“The Commerce Committee is coordinating with the leaders of the auto industry to reschedule this hearing," committee spokesperson Phoebe Keller. (3 min. read)
Ford lists eligible vehicles for $10,000 auto loan tax deduction
Ford is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the loan reduction, with about 80% of the vehicles it sells in America assembled domestically. (2 min. read)
Vehicle service quality becomes more influential as brand loyalty erodes — study
"The U.S. automotive sector is entering a critical phase defined by tightening affordability, evolving expectations around value, and a growing emphasis on longer-term ownership experiences," said Lisa Walker, vice chair and U.S. automotive sector leader at Deloitte. (3 min. read)
Chinese-owned Geely signals interest in U.S. market, but faces significant barriers
"We're looking at all global markets where we can expand," said Ash Sutcliffe, Geely’s head of global communications. "The big question for us is when and where will we go to the USA." (3 min. read)
Automakers rebalance portfolios as hybrid vehicle demand accelerates
Hybrids are now the sweet spot, offering fuel savings and a lower entry point than many BEVs, while tapping into all the OEM battery investment already in the pipeline. (3 min read)
Nissan pulls the plug on its most affordable new car in the U.S.
For many buyers, a lightly used vehicle with better features, stronger brand perception, and similar monthly payments made more sense than a brand-new base Versa. (2 min read)
