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Lucid Q3 deliveries miss estimates as EV maker cuts production 38%

Oct 6, 2026

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Lucid Q3 deliveries miss estimates as EV maker cuts production 38%

The reductions are part of aggressive cost-cutting measures. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Oct 5, 2026

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Rivian posts record Q3 deliveries as Tesla sales slip but beat expectations

Better-than-expected deliveries from Rivian and Tesla indicate that EV demand remains resilient for some models. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

Oct 5, 2026

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Car repair costs surge 60% as advanced vehicle technology drives up service expenses

The average car repair has now reached $838 for routine or moderate-level work. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Oct 5, 2026

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Gas-powered vehicles fall below 50% of global sales for first time as EVs, hybrids gain ground

Pure gas-powered car sales dropped 10% to 20.25 million globally. (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

Oct 5, 2026

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NHTSA clears Honda Odyssey of potential airbag probe as minivan battles for sales momentum

NHTSA’s decision removes the immediate prospect of an investigation covering more than 800,000 Odyssey minivans. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee sells out in 90 minutes as performance truck demand surges

Oct 1, 2026

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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee sells out in 90 minutes as performance truck demand surges

All available allocation through March 2027 filled within 24 hours. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Lawmakers seek path to keep Mercedes in U.S. as Chinese auto ban advances

Oct 1, 2026

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Lawmakers seek path to keep Mercedes in U.S. as Chinese auto ban advances

The bipartisan bill would bar companies with more than 15% ownership by Chinese entities. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Bolt production nears planned end as GM shifts Kansas plant to Equinox

Oct 1, 2026

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Bolt production nears planned end as GM shifts Kansas plant to Equinox

The reduction in Bolt production reflects GM’s efforts to align output more closely with consumer demand. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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More EV buyers return to gas-powered vehicles as powertrain preferences shift

Sep 30, 2026

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More EV buyers return to gas-powered vehicles as powertrain preferences shift

Through June 2026, more than 50K EV households in the U.S. acquired a gasoline vehicle. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Survey finds drivers change payment method before switching dealerships over card surcharges

Sep 29, 2026

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Survey finds drivers change payment method before switching dealerships over card surcharges

“Our findings suggest that there is value in a holistic approach built around giving customers a choice rather than relying on a single payment method." (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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U.S.-built vehicle sales slide in Canada as trade tensions reshape auto market

Sep 29, 2026

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U.S.-built vehicle sales slide in Canada as trade tensions reshape auto market

About 28% of new-vehicle sales in Canada in the first half of 2026 were U.S.-built, down from roughly 35% in the first half of 2025. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Nissan targets 80% U.S. production by 2030 as automaker expands hybrid push

Sep 28, 2026

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Nissan targets 80% U.S. production by 2030 as automaker expands hybrid push

Increasing U.S. production could help Nissan limit tariff-related costs while providing dealers with a more localized supply of vehicles. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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VinFast bets on long warranties, CPO vehicles to win used EV buyers in Canada

Sep 28, 2026

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VinFast bets on long warranties, CPO vehicles to win used EV buyers in Canada

The company’s CPO vehicles also undergo a 105-point inspection. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford F-150 production halted again as supplier issues disrupt output at two plants

Sep 27, 2026

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Ford F-150 production halted again as supplier issues disrupt output at two plants

Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant also saw some worker shifts canceled. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Chinese auto ban hits Senate roadblock as Trump signals openness to U.S. production

Sep 27, 2026

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Chinese auto ban hits Senate roadblock as Trump signals openness to U.S. production

Sen. Rand Paul remains a holdout on the ban. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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In-car technology emerges as major driver of vehicle choice, repeat purchases

Sep 22, 2026

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In-car technology emerges as major driver of vehicle choice, repeat purchases

Gen Z and Millennials showing the strongest connection between tech and their vehicle choices. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Election-year ad pressure puts dealer marketing strategies to the test

Sep 21, 2026

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Election-year ad pressure puts dealer marketing strategies to the test

“People who buy cars are people that vote. They are interested in that media. So... (dealers) ...still need to find those people.” (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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California moves to end higher auto rates for unmarried drivers

Sep 18, 2026

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California moves to end higher auto rates for unmarried drivers

The regulatory change seeks to bar insurers from charging single, divorced, and widowed drivers more for auto insurance than married drivers in California. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Subaru holds 2027 Forester pricing steady as affordability pressures persist

Sep 18, 2026

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Subaru holds 2027 Forester pricing steady as affordability pressures persist

Subaru’s decision to hold pricing on key 2027 Forester models could provide another boost to the SUV’s sales. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford turns software subscriptions into new service, aftermarket opportunities

Sep 17, 2026

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Ford turns software subscriptions into new service, aftermarket opportunities

Dealers at center of software growth strategy as paid subscribers hit 1.6M (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Detroit auto leaders push back on Chinese carmakers as Trump signals openness to U.S. production

Sep 17, 2026

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Detroit auto leaders push back on Chinese carmakers as Trump signals openness to U.S. production

Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market through domestic production could introduce new competition for Detroit automakers and their dealer networks. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn era faces renewed scrutiny as $1 million consulting deal goes to trial

Sep 17, 2026

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Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn era faces renewed scrutiny as $1 million consulting deal goes to trial

The former Renault-Nissan CEO’s lawyer had formally asked the court to postpone the trial, which is set to run through Sept. 28. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Toyota reshapes China dealer network as global automakers deepen local partnerships

Sep 16, 2026

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Toyota reshapes China dealer network as global automakers deepen local partnerships

Under the deal, Toyota would hold 50% of a merged Toyota sales company in China, with FAW and GAC holding 25% stakes each. (4 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM brings CarPlay, Android Auto to split-screen interface in 2027 Silverado, Sierra

Sep 16, 2026

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GM brings CarPlay, Android Auto to split-screen interface in 2027 Silverado, Sierra

Drivers can access both functions without losing sight of vehicle gauges. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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More than 1 in 4 taxis, rideshare vehicles have unfixed recalls

Sep 15, 2026

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More than 1 in 4 taxis, rideshare vehicles have unfixed recalls

Unfixed recalls plague taxis, rideshare vehicles as dealers eye service opportunities (4 min. read)

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