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Group 1 Automotive overhauls its branding strategy
The company is pivoting away from legacy dealership names while acquiring a large footprint in markets it occupies.
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Heated seats tops list of most-wanted vehicle features, AutoPacific survey finds
The firm surveyed over 19,000 licensed drivers who intend to purchase a new vehicle within the next three years about their most coveted features and technologies
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UK automaker discounts on EV purchases not sustainable, trade group warns
Despite a double-digit jump in July new-vehicle registrations, the nation’s industry body claims automakers are “hemorrhaging billions” of pounds.
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Courtesy of Ford
Ford’s affordable electric pickup gets $30K starting price, and a name: Fathom
The electric pickup will be available for pre-orders in early 2027, with deliveries slated for later in the year.
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Courtesy of Lucid Group, Inc.
Lucid details $1.4B ‘operational reset,’ delays midsize Cosmos
The later market arrival of the midsize model and deliberate dialing-back of production of other models are part of an “operational reset” as Lucid looks to improve its customer experience.
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Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda’s Q1 operating profit surges over 117% year over year
The automaker’s profits reached a record-high for a single quarter, with no EV-related losses incurred after a $1.7 billion write-off from last year.
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Unifor is playing ‘the long game’ in contract talks — and wants automakers to do the same
In an exclusive interview with WardsAuto, Unifor National President Lana Payne shares her takeaways from recent negotiations with Ford — and what’s ahead.
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Toyota sees North American profitability, targets cost savings in hybrids
The automaker anticipates a stronger mix of hybrids across most global regions equipped with even more cost-effective batteries.
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Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo reports 4% YoY sales slide from May through July
The automaker’s global sales during the three-month period were hit by market challenges in China as U.S. sales rebounded.
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Courtesy of Nissan North America
Nissan posts recovery in Q1, net revenue up $1.6B YoY
The automaker returned to profitability following a net loss of $3.38 billion in FY2025 as it continues to execute its “Re:Nissan” recovery plan.
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Despite record revenues, Lithia works behind the scenes on customer affordability
The biggest U.S. megadealer group is adopting a new dealership management system and reconfiguring its organization.
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Mercedes-Benz unifies gas and EV in new GLA lineup
The 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA absorbs electric versions and the EQA name disappears.
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ColumnIs Slate on to something by starting downmarket?
As auto prices rise, some people are losing their “right” of transportation.
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Courtesy of Rivian
Rivian narrows its losses in Q2 as consolidated revenue jumps 27% YoY
Although the EV maker continues to reduce its losses, it has never turned a profit and executives expect sustained headwinds due to external cost pressures.
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Toyota to join Volvo, Daimler heavy-duty fuel-cell JV
The three automakers hope to accelerate hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for commercial vehicles.
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ColumnThe auto industry is building for a past that’s never coming back
Too many car companies are operating without regard for a steadily declining customer base.
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Asbury Automotive’s big DMS switch hits the home stretch
The megadealer has converted 70% of its operations to a new, cloud-based system it hopes will access productivity and efficiency gains.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 566K Bronco SUVs for engine fire risk
The automaker identified insufficient abrasion protection for an underhood engine wiring harness and found that relative movement over time can lead to chafing and a short circuit.
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General Motors drives toward supply chain resiliency
The automaker is upping its domestic production investments while securing memory supply to shield rising commodity and logistics costs.
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Courtesy of Stellantis North America
Stellantis’ Q2 adjusted operating income triples YoY
Net revenues are up 32% in North America and brisk vehicle sales are driving the automaker’s performance as its business strategy bears fruit.
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GM confirms $157M investment in Wentzville Assembly plant
The investment is focused on paint and modernization upgrades, including new processing equipment and an estimated 28,000-square-foot expansion.
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US Army awards prototype contracts to Ford, GM, BC Customs
The automakers are competing for a contract to produce over 600 Heavy Infantry Squad Vehicles for the military agency. The agreement also aligns with Ford and General Motors’ goal to grow in the defense sector.
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Courtesy of Audi
2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 unveiled as brand’s biggest SUVs
The luxury SUV lineup arrives later this year and will take on the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
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Courtesy of Ford
Ford raises guidance for 2026 as F-Series production recovers
High margin, off-road trims of trucks and SUVs helped buoy Ford to a strong showing in Q2 — even as the automaker contended with supplier issues and EV-related losses.
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The Niello Company uses AI to make its dealerships’ staff more effective
While the California dealer group already puts AI to use in a range of tasks from compliance insights to crafting pay plans, its sales and finance director has suggestions for the future.
