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End of EV mandate tempts out-of-state buyers to acquire California dealerships
But other regulations still make the state undesirable to some potential automotive franchise owners.
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ColumnTaking the jobs humans don’t want: the ironic promise of the humanoid robot
Robots are being used to perform increasingly complex tasks in automotive plants.
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JLR sales rebound in the final quarter of FY2026
While full-year results remain down, Jaguar Land Rover's most recent quarter offered hope of some recovery after last year's cyberattack.
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2027 Kia EV3 confirmed for US as entry-level electric SUV
While the automaker has confirmed a wide range of versions, it remains mum on production location and price.
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EVs should be as repairable as ICE, Thatcham Research says
Building longevity into EVs is good for consumers and the aftermarket industries alike, says the vehicle assessor.
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Iran war casts shadow on sales outlook at NY Auto Forum
Both JD Power and Cox Automotive expect their earlier 2026 new-vehicle sales forecasts to hold — but a drawn-out war could change things.
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US-created New Car Assessment Program takes a leap forward in Europe
Politics ties NHTSA’s hands in driving vehicle safety innovations, according to Euro NCAP.
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Deep DiveAutonomous vehicles are driving the auto industry toward humanoid robots
Learnings from autonomous-vehicle development fit nicely with robotics, which industry executives said could become a potential $100 billion-plus market by decade end.
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Ford recalls nearly 255K SUVs for camera image processing module errors
A software fault can lead to an intermittent loss of the image feed or advanced driver assist features, including blindspot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
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Stellantis’s Leapmotor JV sales surging in Europe
Budget city EV cracks best-selling charts as electrified powertrains continue their growth.
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State dealer laws add up to $5K to a new vehicle’s price, think tank finds
“Protecting an incumbent distribution channel is not the same as protecting consumers,” the International Center for Law & Economics concluded in an issue brief.
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Mercedes-Benz overhauls GLE and GLS SUVs — again
The latest facelift extends an already long model cycle for the U.S.-built SUVs.
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2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid expands the horizon
Subaru’s first hybrid Wilderness might sound like keyword-stuffing, but it’s simply where the brand sees growth.
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Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
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NTSB: Ford’s BlueCruise failed to intervene in 2 fatal crashes
The agency investigated the crashes in 2024 that killed three and determined that the hands-free driving system failed to brake for stationary vehicles.
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Polestar launches recycled battery content in two models
Batteries in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now get at least half of their cobalt from recycled sources.
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2027 Subaru Getaway EV primed for family fun
A smart strategy with Toyota brings Subaru an electric SUV that serves as a stealth flagship.
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Polestar 3 global production moves to Volvo’s US plant
The automaker siblings will discontinue production of the EV model in China and make it only in North America.
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GM temporarily lays off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero EV plant
The automaker previously cut around 1,200 jobs, effective Jan. 5, at the former Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant it converted to produce EVs.
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Google will open-source Android Automotive OS SDV platform
The company said the platform standardizes the software layer of vehicle architectures, allowing OEMs the ability to integrate modules running software from dozens of different suppliers.
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Three stores, two buyers and one seller: The complex tale of the Hello Auto sale
Ghreiwati Auto Group acquired Mazda and Kia stores in Southern California, while a Subaru store went to a different buyer.
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Why the Iran war hasn’t yet affected US vehicle sales forecasts
Cox Automotive notes that it historically takes months of high gas prices to broadly impact new-vehicle sales.
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JLR confirms temporary production pause at Solihull UK plant
A fire at a supplier’s facility in Norway led to an early production shutdown before a planned Easter break.
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Base Station travel trailer boasts Honda design and engineering
The pandemic introduced a new generation to the outdoorsy lifestyle, and the Honda-engineered, U.S.-built product could drive these younger active types to the brand and its dealerships.
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IIHS eyes crash avoidance improvements with its 2026 safety awards
SUVs accounted for 47 of the 63 vehicles that earned a spot on the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards list.
