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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.
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Courtesy of Bosch
$225M in federal funding set to aid production of SiC chips in US
The investment is part of a larger $2 billion commitment by Bosch to transform the company’s wafer fab facility in Roseville, California to produce the chips, which are in high demand.
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Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda recalls over 325K Odyssey minivans for backup camera failures
Water can enter the camera assembly and corrode the unit’s circuit board, preventing the image from displaying when shifting into reverse.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen
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.
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Courtesy of General Motors
Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron
The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage for use in next-generation vehicles.
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Courtesy of Polestar
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.
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Courtesy of Ford
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.
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Courtesy of Unifor
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.
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Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai adds connected garage tech to vehicle infotainment screens
The automaker is partnering with Chamberlain Group, a manufacturer of garage door openers and security systems, to add its “myQ” Connected Garage technology to some models.
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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.
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Owner of small dealership group already thinking big
Eric Gentry has expanded the staff and plans more facility upgrades at his newly acquired Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
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Courtesy of Nissan
Q&ANissan US product chief talks tariffs, hybrids and hands-off driving
Fewer sedans and the return of the body-on-frame Xterra are part of the sweeping changes in store for the automaker's U.S. lineup, according to Ponz Pandikuthira.
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Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar 4 lineup adds upright SUV body style
European and Asian markets will get the Polestar 4 SUV, but U.S. customers lose out due to the EV brand’s exit from the market.
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Courtesy of Bentley Motors
Bentley confirms first fully electric model for September reveal
The EV, to be called Torcal, will join the British luxury brand’s Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga.
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Courtesy of Volvo Cars
For Volvo Cars, EVs are bright spot amid lackluster Q2
The automaker’s global sales slump for the April-to-June period stems from continued trading challenges, particularly in China.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 66K hybrid SUVs for missing pedestrian warning sounds
The recall expands an October 2025 recall for a software error that can prevent pedestrian warning sounds from playing at low speeds.
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Courtesy of ChargePoint
ChargePoint, Optimus Energy plan to expand EV charging network in Southeast US
Florida-based Optimus will act as owner-operator of the EV chargers, while ChargePoint will serve as the exclusive provider of hardware, software and services.
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Courtesy of General Motors
GM issues recall, stop-sale order for rear power seat fault in Cadillac Vistiq
The third-row power-folding seatback may fail to reverse when a person gets in the way.
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Permission granted by Yuriy Demidko
Fox Motors uses AI to tackle problems, capitalize on opportunities
The dealership group's former CIO, Yuriy Demidko, shared his favorite AI fixes with WardsAuto.
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Courtesy of Toyota
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.
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Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai, Kia unveil ‘Plasma Care UVC’ in-vehicle sanitization tech
The system uses a plasma lamp to reduce bacteria and other odor-causing microorganisms in the cabin, even while passengers are present, according to the automaker.
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Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE preview: Luxury EV challenges van preconceptions
Fully electric passenger van has a long, spacious cabin but drives like a smaller SUV.
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Courtesy of Toyota Motor UK
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.
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Courtesy of Nissan
How Nissan’s e-Power system radically simplifies hybrids
Nissan’s e-Power is the first mainstream hybrid system for the U.S. market with no mechanical connection between the engine and wheels.
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Courtesy of Serra Automotive Group
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.
