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  • The 2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric sits in a parking lot with a building in the background.
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    Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards

    Porsche Macan 4S electric marries traditional luxury with modern sport

    The EV's interior presents an intriguing mix of metal and carbon fiber accents, plus immaculate stitching that make it worthy of a Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award.

  • A yellow-painted robot moves the windshield into position on a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson in Michigan.
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    Stellantis taps tech partners to create ‘digital twins’ of its assembly plants

    Pilot deployments of the AI-powered technology are planned for select plants in North America beginning this year.

  • A Group 1 car dealership.
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    Group 1 Automotive trims 700 jobs in Q1 amid uncertain market

    The headcount reduction and other cuts could help slash annual expenses for the Houston-based megadealer by about $50 million.

  • The Ram 2500 Black Express from the front, parked on a dirt lot.
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    Stellantis to invest $70B as part of new 5-year strategic plan

    The automaker said the U.S. market leads its expectations for growth and profit powered by a slew of new partnership announcements.

  • A gray Slate Auto electric truck parked outdoors in front of an industrial building with metal siding.
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    Michigan awards $5M to Slate Auto to expand its headquarters

    The EV startup plans a total capital investment of $10.4 million in the state, creating at least 392 new jobs across corporate, engineering and design over the next five years.

  • A shiny remanufactured clutch housing in the forefront, a tarnished used one in the background
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    Reman auto parts business just begging to be ‘discovered’

    John McElroy argues that remanufactured parts should be on the minds of more dealerships — but a broader movement to utilize them needs to start with automakers.

  • Mike Drawe and Ivette Dominguez Drawe stand with Curtis Harris of GM Financial, at Alpine Chevrolet.
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    Courtesy of Alpine Automotive Group
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    A Colorado dealership group buys its first Chevrolet store

    New co-owner Ivette Dominguez Drawe is counting on an inventory boost to kick-start sales.

  • A 2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited sits in front of a building.
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    Toyota’s bold RAV4 redesign pays off with interior, UX improvements

    Designers took a chance in creating a brawnier, blockier look — with a far more functional and comfortable experience that merits a Wards 10 Best award.

  • A yellow vehicle drives on a test track, with rolling hills and clouds in the background.
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    Mercedes-AMG unveils new electric GT 4-Door Coupe

    Axial-flux motors, 1,169 hp and 600-kW charging set a fresh technology template for EVs from the Mercedes performance brand.

  • An exterior photo of the 2026 Nissan Sentra SR, with a building in the background.
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    Nissan Sentra SR bundles a lot in for a tight budget

    For a price of $32,070, the sedan offers an array of interior luxury and tech features that would impress any car shopper — and merits a Wards 10 Best Interior & UX award.

  • Volvo EX60 Start Of Production 2026
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    Courtesy of Volvo Cars
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    Volvo’s electric EX60 launches in US, undercutting its PHEV sibling

    An entry-level version of the EV priced under $60,000 will help Volvo target more shoppers.

  • Range Rover SV Ultra Exterior 2027
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    JLR’s Q4 revenue improves as $2.3B in savings promised

    Revenue in the final quarter of FY2026 was still down 11% YoY and by nearly 21% for the full-year, but the outlook is showing improvement.

  • A technician works on a car.
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    For dealers and automakers alike, good service is good business

    Automakers aren’t just interested in building and selling vehicles, they also pay keen attention to how dealers service them. Here’s why.

  • An exterior photo of the 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate.
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    Denali Ultimate trim elevates GMC’s Acadia

    Heated and ventilated full-leather massaging front seats and wood trim create a luxurious interior space meriting a Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award.

  • A reddish-orange SUV on a production line in a factory.
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    Toyota eyes $2B plant expansion in San Antonio

    That automaker is assessing potential locations and seeking incentives for a new facility in Texas, called Project Orca, with construction set to begin this year.

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    Ford promises 5 new passenger cars for Europe by 2029

    The automaker’s sales push comes with a warning to EU regulators that consumer powertrain choice must be respected.

  • A black 2027 Subaru Getaway electric SUV parked outdoors with an orange sky in the background.
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    Subaru postpones in-house EV development after profits fall 90%

    The automaker recorded $385 million in impairment losses and expenses related to EVs as it shifts its strategy towards ICE and hybrid vehicles.

  • Jaguar Type 01 Test Mule Monaco
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    Jaguar’s electric luxury GT dubbed the Type 01

    The upcoming model's name is said to represent zero-tailpipe emissions and the first car in a new family of models.

  • The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line.
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    Volkswagen Tiguan impresses with sport-infused, high-tech cabin

    Stainless-steel-capped pedals, a racing-inspired steering wheel and cockpit-like layout that embraces the driver are signs of an award-worthy cabin’s design.

  • The Honda Hybrid Sedan, Acura Hybrid SUV on display during a Honda Motor Co. business briefing in Japan.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda shifts focus to hybrid, ICE models amid significant EV losses

    Over the next three years, Honda said it will invest 4.4 trillion yen ($27.8 billion) in new gasoline and hybrid vehicles and 1 trillion yen in software technologies.

  • The Goodyear Trademark sits on top of the Goodyear Hall building across from the company's corporate headquarters in Akron, Ohio.
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    Goodyear in talks to close North Carolina tire factory that employs 1,700

    The tire giant is looking to restructure its manufacturing footprint as increased uncertainty from weak demand and raw material disruptions affect sales.

  • A blue BMW iX3 electric SUV driving on a highway
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    Courtesy of BMW Group
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    BMW looks to its redesigned ‘Neue Klasse’ platform to help spur growth

    During its Q1 earnings call, executives shared updates on the automaker’s future EV plans, beginning with the recently launched iX3.

  • Client secured approval for mortgage loan after reviewing financial agreements outlined in business contract.
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    Auto loan delinquency rates increased more slowly in Q1

    New York Fed researchers are closely watching the percentage of loans that transition into delinquency in a given quarter in order to measure the health of the auto finance market.

  • The Pleos Connect infotainment screen with graphics and icons in split screen mode.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    Hyundai’s next-gen ‘Pleos Connect’ infotainment tech launching this month

    The AI-powered system features a smartphone-like interface and the automaker plans to deploy it in approximately 20 million vehicles by 2030.

  • An aerial view of the Ford Energy battery plant in Glendale, Kentucky.
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    Ford launches ‘Ford Energy’ battery energy storage subsidiary

    The subsidiary will manufacture battery energy storage systems for data centers, utilities and large industrial and commercial customers in the U.S.