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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Higher-margin trucks, SUVs boost Ford’s revenue in Q1
Combined sales of the Bronco, Explorer and Expedition rose 17.9% year over year, which was the best first-quarter start for these models since 2002.
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2027 Infiniti QX65 review: Luxury fastback SUV makes a smooth statement
The QX65 channels FX design flair and delivers refinement and comfort for the road, not necessarily the trail.
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A single-point dealership sells to a larger auto group to remain competitive
Derek Sylvester, former owner of the Chevy store, will continue working there along with his two daughters and nephew.
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Courtesy of ABB Robotics
Auto industry ransomware attacks more than doubled in 2025
The former deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division said hackers are targeting OEMs and suppliers who must act quickly to identify attacks.
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Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo Cars cites geopolitical conditions for Q1 2026 sales slide
Challenges in the U.S. and China are being mitigated by strong European performance, said CEO Håkan Samuelsson.
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Courtesy of General Motors
GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts
The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum
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Courtesy of Stellantis
FCA US recalls 65K Ram trucks for instrument cluster display failures
The unit’s 3.5-inch screen, which shows gear position and vehicle warnings, may fail to appear at startup or power off while driving due to a software error.
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Courtesy of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Canada’s new auto lobby sets USMCA review as its initial focus
The Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada wants Toyota and Honda "to access the USA market — that's where vehicles made in Canada get bought,” CEO Brendan Sweeney told WardsAuto.
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Analysts hail Stellantis, Microsoft’s AI training partnership
Efforts to embrace AI systemically could help accelerate the automaker's competitiveness versus emerging brands from China.
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Fixed Ops, F&I carry the load for dealerships in Q1
Tariffs imposed a year ago temporarily restored some of the pricing power dealers had lost because of higher new-car inventories, a Presidio-NCM study said.
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Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover
JLR recalls more than 170,000 US mild hybrids over power loss
A remedy for the issue that could lead to DC-DC converter failure is "currently under development," according to a JLR letter filed with NHTSA.
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Courtesy of Smart Automobile Co.
Smart signals US ambitions as it unveils Concept #2 city EV
While current trade tensions are preventing the brand’s return, the company’s marketing chief Kang Yi said the company is not closing the door on the U.S.
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Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla plans over $25B in capital spend for robotics, chips and AI
The planned expenses this year are triple the amount of capital spent in 2025 and will support the automaker’s factory and production line conversions.
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Courtesy of Seat S.A.
SDVs pose challenges to automotive supply chains, Moody’s says
Quality control of software is not as easy as hardware, but automakers are warned not to overreact.
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ColumnThe $100B quality tax: Why the industry is losing the war on defects
Automakers are trying to build more complex vehicles in less time, while navigating broad technology shifts. What could possibly go wrong?
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Courtesy of Kia
European consumers rush to EVs as gas prices soar
The Iran war was cited as the reason for a boom in new electric vehicle registrations across most EU markets.
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Courtesy of Renault Group
Renault plans global tech, production hub in India
The automaker aims to launch seven models in the local market by decade-end offered with a full range of powertrain options.
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Ally Financial grows auto loans despite lukewarm sales environment
Executives said the bank’s dealer financial services unit remains choosy on auto loan approvals, amid record-high credit applications.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen
Volkswagen hits the reset button, starting with its EVs
Europe’s largest automaker admits it “lost its way” with its ID EV lineup and is returning to “true Volkswagen” qualities across the brand.
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Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda recalls nearly 441K Odyssey minivans over unintended airbag deployment
The supplemental restraint system control module may misinterpret potholes and speed bumps as collisions, and inadvertently trigger some airbags.
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Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo starts global production of EX60 electric SUV
The Swedish automaker has high hopes for its "game-changer" midsize model.
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Mercedes-Benz secures multi-year EV battery supply deal with Samsung SDI
The automaker plans to use the nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries for future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
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Courtesy of The Presidio Group
Todd Blue gets his Porsche store through 4 dealership purchase in California
The deal with Umansky Auto Group also included Audi, Land Rover and Honda dealerships in Livermore.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis teams with Microsoft to strengthen digital capabilities
As part of the 5-year agreement, collaborative teams will co-develop more than 100 initiatives relating to AI and cybersecurity.
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Deep DiveAs EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption.
