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Stellantis Q2 shipments grow thanks to North America
The automaker group reported 10% YoY growth in core markets in the second quarter, while deliveries declined or were flat in markets outside North America and Europe.
By Paul Myles • July 16, 2026 -
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Mitsubishi Motors taps Texas port to boost US auto distribution
The company selected Port Freeport to improve its transportation flows to Gulf and Midwest dealer partners.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 15, 2026 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Lucid makes sweeping leadership changes as sales falter
As the EV maker struggles to find anything close to the volume it previously projected for its lauded Gravity SUV, Lucid has replaced nearly its entire C-suite and seeks more accountability.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 15, 2026 -
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Polestar reports record first-half sales despite slump in Q2
The automaker has been banned from selling its EVs in the U.S. because of connected-vehicle technology linked to China.
By Paul Myles • July 14, 2026 -
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Facing high costs, Volkswagen aims to halve model lineup
The global automaker seeks to cut equipment options by up to 75% and its production capacity to 9 million units.
By Greg Kable • July 14, 2026 -
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Ford and Canada’s Unifor reach tentative deal, setting up broader Detroit Three labor talks
The auto union is banking on Ford to set a deal that might be extended to GM and Stellantis, but experts warn that both sides are in a weak negotiating position.
By Keith Nuthall • July 13, 2026 -
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Gordie Howe bridge set to open July 27 after weekslong delay
Projections show each hour 400 commercial vehicles could cross the new span between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, originally scheduled to debut last month.
By Larry Avila • July 13, 2026 -
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Gas prices might help offset glut of off-lease EVs
EV lease returns are on the rise — and if pump prices ramp up again, supply and demand might find a balance that’s good for dealers.
By Jim Henry • July 13, 2026 -
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Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion
The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacomas will shift from Mexico after the buildout, but the company plans to double its San Antonio factory footprint by 2030.
By Bengt Halvorson • July 7, 2026 -
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EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says
Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains, for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.
By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026 -
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Serra Automotive Group grows with decentralized management
A dealer partner across the street from the auto group's latest CDJR acquisition made the store attractive, said president Matt Serra.
By Alysha Webb • July 6, 2026 -
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UK auto leaders call for reform of government emission targets
Industry representatives' survey warns emission targets, "Made in EU" uncertainty and energy costs threaten disaster.
By Paul Myles • July 1, 2026 -
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Ford has entered a new phase of world HQ development
The automaker is renovating its 73-year-old Product Development Center into its new World Headquarters South.
By Jim Irwin • June 30, 2026 -
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GM supporting new Cadillac model with $275M investment in Spring Hill plant
The company said it will spend approximately $9 billion across its U.S. manufacturing footprint this year alone.
By Eric Walz • June 29, 2026 -
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Nissan refocuses EV strategy on entry-level vehicles, sources say
The automaker does not deny reports it is shelving plans for an electric SUV at its Sunderland plant set to be an EV production hub for Europe.
By Paul Myles • June 29, 2026 -
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Ford named top mainstream brand in initial quality by JD Power
Executives said the company is moving from a “find and fix” mentality for addressing quality issues to preventing them before they occur.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2026 -
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Lucid Motors laying off 18% of US workforce, COO resigns
The layoffs follow a 12% reduction of the company’s workforce in February following the launch of the Gravity SUV, its second model.
By Eric Walz • June 24, 2026 -
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New York dealer boosts customer convenience with mobile service
Software provider Curbee claims almost 40% of repair orders can be done off-site.
By Jim Henry • June 17, 2026 -
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Dodge brings its next-gen Charger muscle car to Europe
Priced from 66,000 euros ($76,206), the first deliveries of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona and ICE-powered Charger are set for September.
By Paul Myles • June 16, 2026 -
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Toyota Europe CEO views company as a ‘European OEM’
Yoshihiro Nakata says its manufacturing partners in the U.K., Japan and Turkey should be recognized as “Made in EU” under a legislative proposal.
By Paul Myles • June 15, 2026 -
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Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill months after fires
The supplier said it will work closely with customers to ramp up supply, after Ford and other automakers suffered losses from the hot mill outage.
By Nathan Owens • Updated June 11, 2026 -
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How Ford flags assembly line defects with IBM’s AI-powered inspection tools
The automaker has installed computer vision-based inspection technology at 17 of its North American manufacturing facilities.
By Eric Walz • June 10, 2026 -
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Robust demand for Volvo Cars’ EVs eases global sales slump
Fully electric models are the automaker’s only growth segment, amid early signs of a recovery in the U.S.
By Paul Myles • June 8, 2026 -
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ColumnAutomakers: Catch up to China Speed!
Once again, Detroit needs to swallow its pride and go back to school, John McElroy writes.
By John McElroy • June 8, 2026 -
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Nissan UK in talks to build China’s Chery brand passenger cars
The MoU between the automakers could help Nissan use excess U.K. production capacity, as a contract manufacturer for Chery.
By Paul Myles • June 5, 2026
