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FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency + LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye offer free ‘MRI for Cars’

Sep 16, 2026

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FTC releases FAQs on pricing transparency + LaFontaine Automotive, UVeye offer free ‘MRI for Cars’

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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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Marcus Amick

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Volvo bets on longer-range hybrids to boost U.S. momentum, strengthen dealer lineup

Sep 15, 2026

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Volvo bets on longer-range hybrids to boost U.S. momentum, strengthen dealer lineup

The automaker called the models 'a key part of Volvo ⁠Cars' bridge to a fully electric future' (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Trump signals openness to Chinese cars built in U.S. as industry pushes for ban

Sep 15, 2026

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Trump signals openness to Chinese cars built in U.S. as industry pushes for ban

The president also said he does not want Chinese automakers building vehicles in Mexico and shipping them to the U.S. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Car ownership hits $5,851/year as insurance, gas, repair prices surge

Sep 14, 2026

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Car ownership hits $5,851/year as insurance, gas, repair prices surge

Maintenance and repair costs in 2025 were about 23.5% higher than six years earlier, AAA estimates. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Filosa says Stellantis sees a divided auto world: 'The United States ... and then we have the rest of the world'

Sep 14, 2026

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Filosa says Stellantis sees a divided auto world: 'The United States ... and then we have the rest of the world'

Stellantis is increasingly pursuing different strategies for the U.S. and the rest of the world. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Sep 11, 2026

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U.S.-Canada trade tensions put auto parts suppliers at risk

Tariffs compound the financial impact of COVID-era supply chain shortages and the start-and-stop ramp-up to EV production. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Sep 10, 2026

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Jeep launches ‘This Is Jeep Country’ campaign, doubling down on brand’s legacy

Brand leans on heritage, owner community in new campaign to boost SUV sales (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Sep 10, 2026

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Michigan senator claims Trump might open door to Chinese cars as Xi visit nears

Any move to allow Chinese vehicles into the U.S. could significantly alter the competitive landscape for dealers. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

Sep 10, 2026

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Ford faces federal pressure to cut China ties as U.S. auto scrutiny intensifies

2 proposed bipartisan bills from the House and Senate seek to rein in the country's auto ties. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Sep 9, 2026

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Volkswagen weighs Ducati sale as sweeping restructuring expands beyond core auto business

Ducati is part of VW’s Audi Group, which also includes Automobili Lamborghini and ultra-luxury automaker Bentley Motors. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as U.S. auto trade risks escalate

Sep 9, 2026

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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as U.S. auto trade risks escalate

U.S.-Canada trade war deepens as new tariffs raise stakes for autos, USMCA. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford, GM turn underused EV battery capacity into new revenue stream

Sep 9, 2026

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Ford, GM turn underused EV battery capacity into new revenue stream

Detroit automakers repurpose EV battery investments as grid storage market surges. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Volkswagen sells German auto plant for defense production as sweeping restructuring takes shape

Sep 8, 2026

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Volkswagen sells German auto plant for defense production as sweeping restructuring takes shape

Selling the Osnabrück factory could save about 1,400 of the site's 1,800 jobs, according to labor officials. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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JLR to cut 4,000 jobs, target $2.3 billion in savings as tariffs, Chinese competition bite

Sep 8, 2026

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JLR to cut 4,000 jobs, target $2.3 billion in savings as tariffs, Chinese competition bite

The British automaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, is also aiming to lower its break-even point toward 300,000 vehicles. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Polestar narrows losses, improves margins as automaker prepares to exit U.S. market

Sep 4, 2026

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Polestar narrows losses, improves margins as automaker prepares to exit U.S. market

Retail sales totaled 30,423 cars, up 0.4% year over year. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Update: Volkswagen approves historic restructuring with 50,000 job cuts, model lineup slashed in half

Sep 3, 2026

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Update: Volkswagen approves historic restructuring with 50,000 job cuts, model lineup slashed in half

In addition to cutting 50K jobs, the plan includes shuttering production at four German auto plants. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Honda targets $9 billion in cost cuts as Chinese competition, EV losses mount

Sep 3, 2026

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Honda targets $9 billion in cost cuts as Chinese competition, EV losses mount

Lower component and production costs could help Honda remain competitive on vehicle pricing. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford bets $30K Fathom pickup can buck EV slump with 100,000-sales target

Sep 3, 2026

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Ford bets $30K Fathom pickup can buck EV slump with 100,000-sales target

Ford officials have also said the pickup will feature technology designed to rival Tesla and Chinese EV brands. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Nissan, Honda team up on vehicle software as automakers look to cut technology costs

Sep 2, 2026

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Nissan, Honda team up on vehicle software as automakers look to cut technology costs

The joint venture comes 2 years after the automakers began talks to collaborate on EV development. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Bipartisan bill targets Chinese auto ties as U.S. security scrutiny intensifies

Sep 2, 2026

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Bipartisan bill targets Chinese auto ties as U.S. security scrutiny intensifies

The proposed legislation would direct the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to study the national and economic security risks posed by foreign adversaries. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis wins $5.4M default judgment against dealership in alleged floorplan fraud lawsuit

Sep 1, 2026

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Stellantis wins $5.4M default judgment against dealership in alleged floorplan fraud lawsuit

The case highlights a growing auto retail risk. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustangs over wiring issue that could cause loss of drive power

Sep 1, 2026

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Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustangs over wiring issue that could cause loss of drive power

Affected vehicles include 148,663 Mustangs from model years 2024–2026. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Majority of U.S. car buyers remain open to Chinese vehicles as affordability pressures mount

Aug 31, 2026

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Majority of U.S. car buyers remain open to Chinese vehicles as affordability pressures mount

Chinese cars gain consumer interest as AI and M&A reshape auto retail (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick
Marcus Amick

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AI reshapes auto insurance decisions as 42% of AI shoppers buy a policy

Aug 31, 2026

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2 min read

AI reshapes auto insurance decisions as 42% of AI shoppers buy a policy

AI expands across the car-buying journey (3 min. read)

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