Ash Savage

Ash Savage

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CARS Rule stalls but pressure stays hot, Nissan doubles down on brand reboot, Ford’s recall tally climbs

CARS Rule stalls but pressure stays hot, Nissan doubles down on brand reboot, Ford’s recall tally climbs

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FTC’s CARS Rule may be sidelined—but regulatory pressures persist

FTC’s CARS Rule may be sidelined—but regulatory pressures persist

The threat of private litigation is also still at play, leaving dealers exposed to class actions over document fees and disclosure issues. (3 min. read)

Ash Savage
Ash Savage
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Hyundai’s ‘sell like hell’ play, auto leaders warn on ZEV targets, Volvo banks on dealer wisdom

Hyundai’s ‘sell like hell’ play, auto leaders warn on ZEV targets, Volvo banks on dealer wisdom

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Volvo is tapping dealer wisdom to form its long-term tariff strategy

Volvo is tapping dealer wisdom to form its long-term tariff strategy

In a market full of noise, Volvo’s playing it cool—powered by what it hears from the ground up. (2 min. read)

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Ash Savage
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Magna warns on tariff fallout, Barra reclaims top-paid exec title, dealers overlook key sales friction points

Magna warns on tariff fallout, Barra reclaims top-paid exec title, dealers overlook key sales friction points

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⚡ Market Pulse: Loan doors open wider—but buyers pay the price

⚡ Market Pulse: Loan doors open wider—but buyers pay the price

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Ash Savage
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Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

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Anna del Villar
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Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing

Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing

Stellantis had a soft start to 2025, but with new models hitting the market and inventory stabilizing, the company’s setting its sights on recovery. (3 min. read)

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Ash Savage
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Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 extra sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential

Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 extra sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential

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New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor

New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor

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