Plus, Lucid pushes back lower-priced EVs
There was more warranty work from Honda recalls in July, but Executive Manager Jeff Pister credits added flexibility and availability as primary drivers. (4 min. read)
"Title and registration is one of the most consequential and least-supported parts of the deal process in automotive retail." (3 min. read)
CDG News dug around to confirm whether the worries had weight and were not just a case of disgruntled folks taking shots at the new guy. (5 min. read)
The move is expected to save Lucid $1.4 billion in cash in 2026, primarily through production and inventory reductions. (3 min. read)
The median value of vehicles stolen in transit is about $80,000. (3 min. read)
Plus, Mercedes CEO says automakers went 'too far' with touchscreens
Used-vehicle grosses remain steady. (3 min. read)
Mercedes now plans to bring back more physical controls. (3 min. read)
The new platform was field-tested by Niello Auto Group, All American Ford Paramus, and Morgan Auto Group. (3 min. read)
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Plus, severe delinquencies remain stable around 3%
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The size of the Ram recall could drive a significant increase in service traffic. (3 min. read)
30-day delinquencies have also stayed within 1% since 2024, ending Q1 2026 at 7.7%. (3 min. read)
Automaker may reverse course as buyer preferences prevail. (3 min. read)
CDG News alert (2 min. read)
Plus, R2 production ramp fuels Rivian's growth strategy
“86% of the inventory we sell in the first 30 days,” Vice President Rob Dell said.
Sales calls grew from 23% to 26% of inbound call volume during the six-month period. (3 min. read)
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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