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Honda warns USMCA uncertainty could derail North American plant plans

Aug 26, 2026

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Honda warns USMCA uncertainty could derail North American plant plans

Decision needed within two years to bring plant online by 2030. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai plans major U.S. hybrid expansion as demand surges 67%

Aug 26, 2026

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Hyundai plans major U.S. hybrid expansion as demand surges 67%

OEM to roll out 58 models with a bigger hybrid lineup (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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GM, Unifor reach tentative labor deal as U.S.-Canada auto tariff threat escalates

Aug 25, 2026

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GM, Unifor reach tentative labor deal as U.S.-Canada auto tariff threat escalates

The agreements are set for ratification votes at meetings on Aug. 29 and 30. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai, union reach deal after decade-first full strike as AI job concerns take center stage

Aug 25, 2026

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Hyundai, union reach deal after decade-first full strike as AI job concerns take center stage

The action removes a growing threat to Hyundai’s vehicle production and supply. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, raising stakes for automakers

Aug 24, 2026

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, raising stakes for automakers

Breakdown threatens new auto tariffs. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Volkswagen CEO pushes massive restructuring as profit pressures mount

Aug 24, 2026

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Volkswagen CEO pushes massive restructuring as profit pressures mount

Blume: 'The situation is more than critical.' (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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NHTSA escalates probe into nearly 1 million GM trucks, SUVs over engine failures

Aug 22, 2026

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NHTSA escalates probe into nearly 1 million GM trucks, SUVs over engine failures

The initial 2025 recall covered nearly 600,000 vehicles from the 2021 to 2024 model years. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford hires NHTSA veteran to help tackle mounting recall, safety challenges

Aug 21, 2026

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Ford hires NHTSA veteran to help tackle mounting recall, safety challenges

In the role, David Hines will be responsible for Ford's global product safety compliance, governance, and strategy. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Hyundai strike escalates as production losses reach 55,000 vehicles

Aug 21, 2026

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Hyundai strike escalates as production losses reach 55,000 vehicles

The union's dispute with Hyundai centers on pay and job security for its 39,000 members. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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TrueCar CEO: Vehicle demand holds as buyers shift to used cars, hybrids amid trade uncertainty

Aug 20, 2026

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TrueCar CEO: Vehicle demand holds as buyers shift to used cars, hybrids amid trade uncertainty

TrueCar searches for hybrids have increased to nearly three times their normal level

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Marcus Amick

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Automotive cybersecurity market heads toward $19B as connected vehicle tech surges

Aug 20, 2026

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Automotive cybersecurity market heads toward $19B as connected vehicle tech surges

The projected surge is being driven by the growth of advanced driver-assistance systems, automated driving technology, and connected vehicle features. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Dealer feedback gap persists as customer expectations rise, women report uneven experiences

Aug 20, 2026

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Dealer feedback gap persists as customer expectations rise, women report uneven experiences

Email dominates feedback volume, accounting for 62.2% of submissions and making it the most commonly used channel. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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SEC sues former Tricolor executives over alleged $1.9B subprime auto lending fraud

Aug 19, 2026

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SEC sues former Tricolor executives over alleged $1.9B subprime auto lending fraud

The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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JLR turns to Stellantis to grow Defender brand as U.S. tariffs squeeze profits

Aug 18, 2026

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JLR turns to Stellantis to grow Defender brand as U.S. tariffs squeeze profits

If the plan moves forward, U.S.-built Defenders would sit alongside other vehicles in JLR’s U.S. lineup. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Auto shows prove their retail value as 92% of NYIAS purchase intenders follow through

Aug 18, 2026

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Auto shows prove their retail value as 92% of NYIAS purchase intenders follow through

92% of 2025 purchase intenders followed through on their stated intention to purchase a new vehicle. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Stellantis recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over rear-view camera software issue

Aug 18, 2026

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Stellantis recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over rear-view camera software issue

Jeep, Ram models among vehicles recalled for camera glitch (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Detroit automakers warn USMCA changes could add billions in costs as trade talks intensify

Aug 17, 2026

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Detroit automakers warn USMCA changes could add billions in costs as trade talks intensify

The U.S. has demanded that Canada accept a 15% tariff on auto exports to the U.S. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Dodge doubles down on gas-powered performance as brand enters its ‘Next Century'

Aug 17, 2026

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Dodge doubles down on gas-powered performance as brand enters its ‘Next Century'

“The proof is in the pudding,”CEO Matt McAlear told CDG News. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Polestar dealer files $25M lawsuit, claims automaker used U.S. ban to avoid franchise payout

Aug 17, 2026

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Polestar dealer files $25M lawsuit, claims automaker used U.S. ban to avoid franchise payout

The lawsuit could have broader implications for Polestar's U.S. retail network. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Canada, Mexico push U.S. to lower auto tariffs as USMCA uncertainty grows

Aug 13, 2026

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Canada, Mexico push U.S. to lower auto tariffs as USMCA uncertainty grows

Mexico's proposal would apply U.S. tariffs only to non-North American vehicle content. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Ford brings Lincoln Nautilus production to U.S. to sidestep 52.5% China tariff

Aug 13, 2026

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Ford brings Lincoln Nautilus production to U.S. to sidestep 52.5% China tariff

“We made this decision as soon ⁠as the policy of the administration was set," said Ford CEO Jim Farley. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Kia prices EV3 below $30K as brand targets first-time EV buyers

Aug 12, 2026

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Kia prices EV3 below $30K as brand targets first-time EV buyers

The $29,890 MSRP excludes the $1,495 destination charge. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Dealers overlook profitable used inventory sitting in their own customer databases

Aug 12, 2026

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Dealers overlook profitable used inventory sitting in their own customer databases

Trade Agent AI found that 65.4% of a store's past customers have positive equity in their current vehicle. (3 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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U.S. auto loan originations hit record $211B as consumers remain resilient

Aug 12, 2026

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U.S. auto loan originations hit record $211B as consumers remain resilient

Quarterly auto borrowing previously reached around $200 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 amid a surge in vehicle purchases. (2 min. read)

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Marcus Amick

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Cox study finds 63% of car shoppers plan to use AI, but dealers are falling behind

Aug 11, 2026

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Cox study finds 63% of car shoppers plan to use AI, but dealers are falling behind

Only 29% of dealers have started adapting to AI-powered search (3 min. read)

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