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Marcus Amick
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Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs, prioritizing profitability and product readiness

Aug 5, 2026

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Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs, prioritizing profitability and product readiness

The move is expected to save Lucid $1.4 billion in cash in 2026, primarily through production and inventory reductions. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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High vehicle prices fuel surge in cargo theft as criminals turn to digital tactics

Aug 5, 2026

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High vehicle prices fuel surge in cargo theft as criminals turn to digital tactics

The median value of vehicles stolen in transit is about $80,000. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens

Aug 5, 2026

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Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens

Mercedes now plans to bring back more physical controls. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram 1500s as Mercedes-Benz, Ford launch other safety campaigns

Aug 3, 2026

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Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram 1500s as Mercedes-Benz, Ford launch other safety campaigns

The size of the Ram recall could drive a significant increase in service traffic. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM appears to reconsider Apple CarPlay, Android Auto phaseout

Aug 3, 2026

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GM appears to reconsider Apple CarPlay, Android Auto phaseout

Automaker may reverse course as buyer preferences prevail. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Dealership phone connections improve, but millions of high-intent calls still go uncaptured

Aug 3, 2026

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Dealership phone connections improve, but millions of high-intent calls still go uncaptured

Sales calls grew from 23% to 26% of inbound call volume during the six-month period. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Rivian revenue jumps 27% as R2 production ramp fuels growth strategy

Aug 3, 2026

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Rivian revenue jumps 27% as R2 production ramp fuels growth strategy

I believe R2 will be a game changer for our customers and a driver of Rivian’s long-term growth and profitability,” said RJ Scaringe, Rivian Founder and CEO. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Only two vehicles ace car seat test as family vehicle market grows

Jul 31, 2026

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Only two vehicles ace car seat test as family vehicle market grows

Mercedes-Benz, VW models top the report. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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BMW reviews 'untouchable' operations as profit slumps

Jul 31, 2026

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BMW reviews 'untouchable' operations as profit slumps

BMW attributed the earnings decline to a sharp drop in China sales and weaker consumer confidence tied to the conflict in the Middle East. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

Jul 29, 2026

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Most dealers don't know their customer connectivity rate, industry veteran says

"If we have a good response time but a poor response to the response, I see that as being one of the absolute killers." (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

Jul 29, 2026

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BMW slashes thousands of jobs to boost profitability against industry headwinds

The cuts will affect the company's administration and development divisions. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

Jul 29, 2026

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Stellantis sells Free2move car-sharing business

The move is part of a turnaround strategy aimed at sharpening its core vehicle business. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

Jul 29, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz profit rises on cost cuts despite China slump and lower sales outlook

The carmaker is leaning on cost discipline, new models to navigate the headwinds. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

Jul 28, 2026

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New-vehicle satisfaction rises for third straight year, narrowing luxury advantage

Rising owner satisfaction highlights that consumers increasingly value comfort, usability, and thoughtful design alongside quality. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

Jul 28, 2026

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Porsche to cut 9K jobs as sales slump and EV challenges persist

Porsche management and labor representatives agreed Monday to eliminate 5,000 additional jobs through natural attrition and voluntary programs. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Auto loan refinancing surges as higher vehicle costs squeeze consumer budgets

Jul 27, 2026

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Auto loan refinancing surges as higher vehicle costs squeeze consumer budgets

Customers who refinanced their auto loans in Q2 saved an average of $162 per month. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Rising AI memory costs could push vehicle prices higher as automakers expand advanced features

Jul 27, 2026

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Rising AI memory costs could push vehicle prices higher as automakers expand advanced features

GM expects North American vehicle pricing to rise about 0.5% this year. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Car buyers still trust the dealership model, but price is beating brand loyalty now, study finds

Jul 23, 2026

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Car buyers still trust the dealership model, but price is beating brand loyalty now, study finds

“Traditional marketing practices will no longer get the job done." (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Senate panel advances bill that could force Mercedes-Benz to reduce Chinese ownership

Jul 22, 2026

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Senate panel advances bill that could force Mercedes-Benz to reduce Chinese ownership

The vote follows intense lobbying by Mercedes-Benz to raise the ownership cap. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Chinese auto brands capture record share of Mexico market despite tariffs

Jul 22, 2026

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Chinese auto brands capture record share of Mexico market despite tariffs

Chinese brands accounted for 17% of new-vehicle sales in Mexico during the first half of the year. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM shrugs off industry headwinds with strong Q2 profit growth and higher forecast

Jul 22, 2026

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GM shrugs off industry headwinds with strong Q2 profit growth and higher forecast

Still, the automaker maintained its projected $2.5 billion–$3.5 billion tariff impact. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Toyota tops ACSI as luxury brands lose customer satisfaction edge

Jul 22, 2026

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Toyota tops ACSI as luxury brands lose customer satisfaction edge

Toyota gained 1% to an industry-leading score of 83, while Honda slipped 1% to 80. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Mercedes-Benz pushes to ease Chinese ownership limits in U.S. security bill

Jul 22, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz pushes to ease Chinese ownership limits in U.S. security bill

The bill currently sets a 15% cap on Chinese ownership for automakers selling connected vehicles. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Honda drops Prologue as analysts point to broader EV strategy reset

Jul 21, 2026

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Honda drops Prologue as analysts point to broader EV strategy reset

Cox Automotive's Stephanie Valdez Streaty and CDK Global's Dave Thomas told CDG News several factors likely influenced Honda's decision. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai union expands strike amid wage dispute and robot deployment concerns

Jul 21, 2026

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Hyundai union expands strike amid wage dispute and robot deployment concerns

The union has scheduled another three days of partial strikes from July 20–22, doubling work stoppages to four hours per shift. (3 min. read)

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