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Penske Automotive Group reports Q3 ahead of take-private deal
The dealer group saw revenues rise and profits fall year over year, but skipped the usual earnings call with investors as it awaits regulatory approval for the transaction to take it private.
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Sponsored by SchaefflerTurning intelligence into action
How Schaeffler is helping OEMs deliver the seamless experiences drivers expect from software-defined vehicles.
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Sonic Automotive preps to launch brand awareness campaign for EchoPark
The campaign will cost $5 million to $7 million in the fourth quarter alone and aims to correct what executives see as lagging recognition for the 12-year-old used-car retail sales subsidiary.
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Volvo Cars reports continuing sales slump
Global sales dropped by 16% year-over-year in the August through October period as the automaker faces challenges in the U.S. and China markets.
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Stellantis chip shortage disrupts Fiat production in Italy
Several of the auto group’s plants could be stalled as the automaker looks for solutions to a shortage of ECUs for Fiat Pandina and 500 models.
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Profile2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is an electric vehicle that runs on regular gas
Unique e-Power propulsion makes the Rogue Hybrid drive like an electric vehicle with a gasoline engine under the hood — and the accomplishment earns it 10 Best recognition.
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Toyota’s new hybrid system enables flexible manufacturing, lower hoodlines
The new powertrain for compact vehicles is due for the next-generation Corolla and other models as Europe shifts to hybrids, but it’s not yet confirmed for the U.S.
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Toyota recalls nearly 106K hybrid Land Cruiser SUVs
A retaining clip securing a resin tube near the gas tank may disconnect and leak multiple gallons of fuel, leading to a fire hazard.
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Europe’s auto demand remained strong through Q3
New vehicle registrations have risen 5.7% year to date, compared to 2025, and electrified vehicles in particular are having a good year.
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Porsche Mission S previews new mid-engined supercar
Unveiled in New York last month, the Mission S signals Porsche's vision for a new range-topping, mid-engine model line.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport feels more electrified
Performance tuning from Toyota Gazoo Racing adds a fun-to-drive factor to this efficient plug-in hybrid SUV — making it a Wards 10 Best winner.
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GM adding an AI ‘intelligence layer’ to OnStar
The automaker says its in-vehicle assistant will deliver more personalized, proactive experiences by combining real-time vehicle-specific data, context and connected services.
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Asbury’s DMS platform shift is paying off for dealers and shoppers
The Tekion transition has boosted efficiency and productivity and streamlined the experience — and that eases pressure to cut margins despite an uptick in inventory of off-lease vehicles.
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Hyundai supports future products with $450M manufacturing investment in Alabama
The funds will be used for new engine production, advanced extended range EV technology and for preparations to build upcoming versions of the Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs.
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Profile2026 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid ekes out every last drop of performance
Engineers embed electric power into the transmission and the turbocharger for a uniquely Porsche electrified experience worthy of a 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award.
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GM confirms Lansing Delta Township plant will produce hybrid vehicles
The automaker and the Department of Energy are restructuring a previously-awarded $500 million grant to support the investment.
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Auto technology has industry execs bracing for disruption
By 2035, consumers will see offerings in software-defined vehicles as the main sales differentiator in vehicles, making AI and digital capabilities a top battleground today, according to a KPMG survey.
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Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery
For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.
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Stellantis starts building Leapmotor cars in Europe
The automaker will use spare capacity at its plant in Zaragoza, Spain, to produce the B10 SUV as it deepens its partnership with the China-based brand.
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Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation
Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.
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Lithia Motors is seeing benefits from AI in service ‘pre-sales’
CEO Bryan DeBoer said AI agents rarely miss an opportunity to offer to change your windshield wipers, and it’s resulting in increased sales at the U.K. dealerships that already have the tech.
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Europe can benefit from driverless tech developed in US: Volvo Group
The ample lessons from self-driving truck tests in North America could help bring commercial applications to Europe in the near future, said Ingor Stürmer, head of Volvo Autonomous Solutions.
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Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards2026 BMW M5 Touring marries performance with practicality
The 717-hp BMW M5 plug-in hybrid system returns to the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list for 2026, this time in a family-friendly sport wagon.
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Ford’s $30,000 Fathom EV aims to simplify bidirectional charging
“Our goal wasn’t just to add bidirectional power to our EVs, but to redesign the system to cost far less,” said Dave McCreadie, Ford’s director of grid and energy services.
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Stellantis promises greater revenue growth as cost-cutting accelerates
The automaker lost 90% less money in the third quarter, compared to last year, largely thanks to cost cuts. It sees continued revenue growth as an opportunity.
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Tesla begins humanoid production in California
Elon Musk said in an earnings call that customer shipments could be ready by next year as Tesla makes progress on its Optimus robotics line in Fremont.
