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Marcus Amick
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Santander settles New York auto lending case over undisclosed loan extension fees

Jun 5, 2026

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Santander settles New York auto lending case over undisclosed loan extension fees

The settlement serves as another reminder of the heightened regulatory scrutiny surrounding auto finance and lending disclosures. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford recalls nearly 420K SUVs over seat belt defect as callback count climbs

Jun 5, 2026

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Ford recalls nearly 420K SUVs over seat belt defect as callback count climbs

The latest recall affects certain 2018-2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM faces potential pickup inventory pressure as Michigan supplier workers walk out

Jun 3, 2026

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GM faces potential pickup inventory pressure as Michigan supplier workers walk out

Workers hit the picket lines Monday over claims that employee wages have failed to keep pace with inflation. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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U.S. pushes for tougher North American content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico

Jun 3, 2026

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U.S. pushes for tougher North American content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico

The Trump administration made the proposal during meetings last week. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Jun 2, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz caught in crosshairs of bipartisan push against Chinese auto influence

Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is state-owned Chinese automaker BAIC. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

Jun 2, 2026

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Hyundai to deploy Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. manufacturing push

For context, Atlas robots feature human-scale hands with tactile sensing and can lift up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds). (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

May 31, 2026

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Dealership close rates depend more on sales execution than market size, report finds

The report found a 15.6-point gap between the highest- and lowest-performing close-rate markets in the country. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

May 31, 2026

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Jeep recalls 400K+ Grand Cherokees as Stellantis pushes quality overhaul

The recall covers certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) modules. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

May 29, 2026

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Lawsuit over Ford dealership sale underscores high stakes of buy-sell due diligence

The lawsuit claims former owner Casey Jackson provided misleading financial documents. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

May 28, 2026

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Affordability pressures persist as more buyers tap longer loans, used vehicles

Average new loan amounts approached $44,000. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

May 28, 2026

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Volvo cleared to continue U.S. vehicle imports despite China connected-car restrictions

Volvo’s approval highlights the growing complexity surrounding connected vehicle regulations. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

May 27, 2026

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Honda to pause Ridgeline production as timeline changes continue

The Ridgeline no longer meets upcoming emissions regulations. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

May 26, 2026

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Toyota recalls 43K+ Tundras as rival truck brands eye market share opportunity

The recall was issued after debris was discovered inside the engines of certain Toyota pickup trucks. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

May 26, 2026

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AI-powered digital marketing is driving higher dealer conversions at lower cost, report finds

After a brief slowdown in early Q1, dealerships saw a 34.5% jump in traffic from AI chat sources in March 2026. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

May 26, 2026

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Freight delays emerge as bigger fixed ops problem for dealerships

Poor freight execution can slow repairs, extend vehicle turnaround times, etc. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

May 26, 2026

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Luxury buyers may care less about new tech and more about whether it actually works

Owner perceptions of dependability are increasingly shaped by technology performance and software issues. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Sedans gain fresh appeal as OEMs reconsider the affordable car segment

May 25, 2026

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Sedans gain fresh appeal as OEMs reconsider the affordable car segment

U.S. sales for that segment reached nearly 1.5 million units in 2025. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold

May 22, 2026

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Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold

Used EV sales reached 42,080 units in April, up 16.7% year over year. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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One-size-fits-all vehicle sales pitches are losing ground, Mazda study suggests

May 22, 2026

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One-size-fits-all vehicle sales pitches are losing ground, Mazda study suggests

Across all five markets, consumers favored vehicles offering tangible benefits. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM pauses $3.5B Indiana EV battery plant in latest electrification pullback

May 22, 2026

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GM pauses $3.5B Indiana EV battery plant in latest electrification pullback

The move adds to growing uncertainty around the pace of electrification in the U.S. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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JD Power study shows dealers still win on trust, but lose ground on service speed

May 21, 2026

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JD Power study shows dealers still win on trust, but lose ground on service speed

Among same-day dealer visits, fewer than one in five (17%) dealer service customers had work completed within an hour. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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S&P cuts global auto volume forecast, citing 'double whammy' of industry headwinds

May 20, 2026

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S&P cuts global auto volume forecast, citing 'double whammy' of industry headwinds

The revised forecast reflects softer demand in China and rising energy costs tied to the Middle East War. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Rising auto insurance costs are raising stakes for F&I teams

May 20, 2026

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Rising auto insurance costs are raising stakes for F&I teams

Auto insurance is playing a larger role in purchase decisions, with 56% of consumers ranking it second only to the monthly car payment. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis puts U.S. sales at center of turnaround plan

May 20, 2026

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Stellantis puts U.S. sales at center of turnaround plan

"They just need their North American ⁠business to function. That will give immediate value to their stock." (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Toyota, Nissan dealers brace for motor oil supply crunch amid Middle East disruptions

May 20, 2026

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Toyota, Nissan dealers brace for motor oil supply crunch amid Middle East disruptions

Nearly half (44%) of the Group III base oil used in motor oil production comes from just three Persian Gulf producers. (3 min. read)

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