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Governor Newsom signs California’s CARS Act into law

Oct 10, 2025

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4 min read

Governor Newsom signs California’s CARS Act into law

The CARS Act represents one of the most sweeping consumer-protection laws to affect California auto retail in decades. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Carney, Trump clash over auto trade, putting USMCA’s future in question

Oct 10, 2025

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4 min read

Carney, Trump clash over auto trade, putting USMCA’s future in question

“For America to be fully competitive, to be globally competitive in autos, you need USMCA,” said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Auto lenders hit by coordinated fraud attacks amid rise in identity theft — report

Oct 9, 2025

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4 min read

Auto lenders hit by coordinated fraud attacks amid rise in identity theft — report

Auto lending fraud often originates through dealer-assisted or online app flows where phone/email changes and document forgeries occur. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Automakers could lose billions under potential DOE funding cuts

Oct 9, 2025

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4 min read

Automakers could lose billions under potential DOE funding cuts

The potential rollback comes as automakers are already scaling back EV production with the repeal of federal EV tax credits. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Ford applauds Trump’s 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks

Oct 8, 2025

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4 min read

Ford applauds Trump’s 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks

How the Trump administration defines the geographic scope of the new tariff will ultimately determine its impact. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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In a tighter market, F&I is keeping dealers profitable

Oct 8, 2025

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4 min read

In a tighter market, F&I is keeping dealers profitable

“In these times when other challenges are out there, you know, there's an opportunity for our dealers to generate profit from the F&I products. And I think they realize that,” said Cox Automotive’s Andy Mayers. (3 min. read)

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EV market correction coming, but long-term demand remains intact — J.D. Power

Oct 7, 2025

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4 min read

EV market correction coming, but long-term demand remains intact — J.D. Power

“The transition to electrification is still very much a part of the industry’s future,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of electric vehicle practice at J.D. Power. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

Daily Dealer

Stellantis reports strong demand for Hemi-powered 2026 Ram 1500

Oct 7, 2025

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4 min read

Stellantis reports strong demand for Hemi-powered 2026 Ram 1500

The Hemi V8 has long been a major draw for Ram and other American brands under Stellantis. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Trump administration explores plans to ease tariffs on U.S.-assembled vehicles

Oct 6, 2025

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4 min read

Trump administration explores plans to ease tariffs on U.S.-assembled vehicles

“The signal to the car companies around the world is look, you have final assembly in the U.S.: we're going to reward you," Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) told Reuters. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Toyota, Mazda allegedly join forces to co-develop new hybrid sports car

Oct 6, 2025

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4 min read

Toyota, Mazda allegedly join forces to co-develop new hybrid sports car

Neither Toyota nor Mazda have confirmed or denied the reports, but a partnership would allow both automakers to shoulder development costs. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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83% of dealers are failing to optimize their Google Business Profiles

Oct 3, 2025

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4 min read

83% of dealers are failing to optimize their Google Business Profiles

The 2025 Google Business Profile Report: Auto Edition, conducted by SearchLab Digital, analyzed 2,260 dealership profiles across 20 major U.S. cities. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

Daily News

Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tariffs: ‘When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China’

Oct 3, 2025

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4 min read

Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tariffs: ‘When we say no to Canada, we say yes to China’

The impacts of President Trump’s tariffs are causing tension across both sides of the border. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

Daily News

Nissan shelves U.S. EV plans, bets on revamped hybrid Xterra instead

Oct 2, 2025

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4 min read

Nissan shelves U.S. EV plans, bets on revamped hybrid Xterra instead

“With the market being very uncertain about EVs, I think it’s the right thing to do,” said Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares for 'way smaller' EV market than expected

Oct 1, 2025

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4 min read

Ford CEO Jim Farley prepares for 'way smaller' EV market than expected

“I wouldn't be surprised if the EV sales in the U.S. go down to 5% of our industry from probably this month, 10%, 12%," said Farley. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

Daily News

Hertz-Amazon partnership signals new wave of used car competition

Oct 1, 2025

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4 min read

Hertz-Amazon partnership signals new wave of used car competition

Hertz will schedule delivery of cars ordered on its site anywhere in the U.S. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Subaru unveils new ‘Connection Hub’ retail design to transform dealership experiences

Sep 30, 2025

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4 min read

Subaru unveils new ‘Connection Hub’ retail design to transform dealership experiences

The new retail layout also includes a café-style gathering spot, immersive vehicle displays with interactive narratives, and green spaces. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Auto supplier First Brands files for bankruptcy amid billions in liabilities

Sep 30, 2025

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4 min read

Auto supplier First Brands files for bankruptcy amid billions in liabilities

The bankruptcy filing follows similar action from affiliate companies, including Carnaby Capital Holdings, which filed for Chapter 11 protection last week. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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JLR secures £1.5B lifeline as UK government steps in to support supply chain

Sep 29, 2025

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5 min read

JLR secures £1.5B lifeline as UK government steps in to support supply chain

“The foundational work of our recovery programme is firmly under way,” said a JLR spokesperson. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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CarMax’s Q3 miss raises concerns about used car market stability

Sep 29, 2025

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5 min read

CarMax’s Q3 miss raises concerns about used car market stability

"CarMax may be a canary in the coal mine when it comes to Q3 sales,” said Dave Thomas, director of content marketing at CDK Global. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Car parts, labor, and tech complexity drive repair bills above $4,700

Sep 25, 2025

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4 min read

Car parts, labor, and tech complexity drive repair bills above $4,700

"Today’s auto industry is navigating unprecedented economic turbulence,” said Kyle Krumlauf, director of industry analytics at CCC. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Ford’s long-awaited hybrid Mustang could be nearing reality — report

Sep 25, 2025

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4 min read

Ford’s long-awaited hybrid Mustang could be nearing reality — report

Ford first announced plans for a hybrid Mustang in 2017, roughly two years before unveiling the all-electric Mustang Mach-E. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

Daily News

Gov. Newsom blames General Motors as California abandons EV tax credit replacement

Sep 24, 2025

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4 min read

Gov. Newsom blames General Motors as California abandons EV tax credit replacement

“Mary Barra sold us out,” the governor said in a recent press conference. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Nissan unveils latest self-driving tech powered by AI

Sep 23, 2025

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4 min read

Nissan unveils latest self-driving tech powered by AI

Nissan is betting that self-driving technology can help revive its brand, lift margins, and re-establish its role as an innovator. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Hyundai commits to 80% U.S. production by 2030, cuts profit outlook

Sep 19, 2025

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4 min read

Hyundai commits to 80% U.S. production by 2030, cuts profit outlook

The South Korean automaker now expects its 2025 operating profit margin to land between 6% and 7%. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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BMW hedges against uneven EV adoption with diverse powertrain platforms

Sep 19, 2025

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3 min read

BMW hedges against uneven EV adoption with diverse powertrain platforms

BMW’s stance on keeping combustion engines isn’t an outlier but part of a broader industry recalibration. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick
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