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  • Several people shown securing cargo in a 2024 Ford F-150 pickup and preparing yellow hold-down straps on an attached trailer.
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    Ford recalls over 4.3M trucks, SUVs over trailer module defect

    In November, the automaker closed its review of the issue, concluding that the loss of trailer lights did not violate federal safety standards due to the presence of driver warning messages.

  • A white 2018 Ford Explorer SUV shown outdoors with mountains in the background.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls nearly 413K Explorer SUVs for rear suspension issue

    The vehicles are facing another safety recall over broken rear suspension toe links, which have prompted multiple recalls dating back to 2016.

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    Courtesy of SK Battery America.

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    SK Battery America lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia plant

    The company is slashing its workforce by roughly one-third at its electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, citing market conditions.

  • The front view of a red 2025 Chrysler Pacifica driving on a road.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell departs Stellantis

    No reason was given for the sudden exit of the top executive for Chrysler and Alfa Romeo in North America.

  • Carvana car vending machine in California
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    Inventory increase drives profitable 2025 for Carvana

    Carvana says it had 75,000 used vehicles to sell as of Dec. 31, 2025, up from 53,000 a year earlier and 33,000 at the end of 2023.

  • Ford executive Alan Clarke, with its upcoming UEV platform for affordable EVs
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    Ford scrapped cost-cutting norms to create its $30,000 EV

    The automaker applied bounties, not bean-counting, down to the smaller parts that collectively have a cascading effect on an EV’s weight, aerodynamics and overall efficiency.

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    Stellantis offering commercial EVs at diesel prices in Europe

    The automaker seeks to boost European EV adoption by temporarily pegging prices at ICE levels.

  • A 2026 Subaru Trailseeker and 2026 Subaru Uncharted are parked next to each other on a dirt off-road course in California.
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    Subaru joins EV party in thoughtful way with new Trailseeker, Uncharted: review

    Subaru and Toyota divided the development costs, human resources, engineering and design of the Subaru Uncharted and Toyota C-HR, while Subaru did additional development on the Subaru Trailseeker.

  • Workers in white uniforms perform an inspection of a blue 2023 Pilot TrailSport SUV on the assembly line at Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks

    The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.

  • Volvo EX60 European 2026
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    Volvo ramps up EX60 production to meet demand

    The automaker sees strong demand in Europe for its midsize electric SUV ahead of U.S. launch.

  • A CarBravo salesperson smiles as she speaks with a potential customer at a GM dealer with a Chevrolet pickup truck in the background.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM merging its CPO dealer sales program with CarBravo

    The move will consolidate the automaker’s certified pre-owned vehicle sales under a single, nationwide omnichannel platform for car shoppers.

  • Volvo Car UX 2026
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    Volvo rolling out its largest OTA software update in history

    Starting this week, around 2.5 million vehicles globally will receive the new “Volvo Car UX” free of charge.

  • A red 2026 Mazda CX-5 crossover driving on a road with a concrete wall in the background.
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    Courtesy of Mazda North America Operations
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    Mazda North America CEO looks to boost US sales with new CX-5

    The refreshed crossover is targeted at young, growing families and starts around 40% below the average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S.

  • Brightpick robots standing in front of metal racks in a facility.
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    NAPA expands use of warehouse robots

    Following a pilot project last year, the auto parts retailer plans to roll out 100 robots from Brightpick at a new facility.

  • Sonic Automotive's Echo Park used-car retail unit sits empty but brightly lit.
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    Sonic Automotive has big plans to revitalize used-car unit

    Expecting a used-car market boom, executives outlined plans to set the EchoPark brand up for rapid growth through a $10 million-plus marketing campaign and new e-commerce app.

  • A rendering highlighting the core components of a software-based vehicle in bright green.
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    AI doubled auto industry cyberattacks: Upstream

    The rise of malicious incidents last year reveals that the mobility industry’s early adoption of the technology has accelerated cybersecurity risks, a new report found.

  • The engine bay of a 2026 Nissan Rogue SUV showing its 1.5 liter, 3-cylinder, turbo-charged engine
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    Courtesy of Nissan North America
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    Nissan recalls 642K Rogue SUVs over engine issues

    The affected vehicles are equipped with the automaker’s 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. The problems include seized bearings and faulty electronic throttle body units.

  • Polestar Planned Model Launches
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    Polestar accelerates EU push with biggest model launch yet

    Four new electric vehicles are expected to launch over the next three years, including an entry-level compact SUV in 2028.

  • Two red Ferrari vehicles on display in Ferrari dealer showroom in Dublin, Ohio.
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    Courtesy of The Wyler Collection
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    Ferrari stands out as ultra-luxury dealership acquisitions rise

    Some dealers will work to acquire other exotics just to own a Ferrari franchise, experts say.

  • Nissan Rogue hybrid with e-POWER
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    Nissan’s 2027 Rogue comes to US with third-gen hybrid system

    The automaker's e-Power system ushers in a different engineering approach from rivals Toyota and Honda.

  • A large white building with the sign "Indy CDJR" has vehicles parked in front and Chevy, Dodge, Jeep and Ram logos on the wings.
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    Matt Bowers buys dealership from Asbury Automotive Group, expanding empire

    Dealers are increasingly bullish on Stellantis’ brands, especially on the Ram side, said David Hacman, who advised Bowers on the acquisition.

  • Aston Martin Valhalla 2025 New
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    Aston Martin plans 20% cut in workforce as losses mount

    The British automaker lists U.S. and China tariffs among the factors creating “unprecedented” uncertainties.

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    China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs

    The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts

  • A white 2025 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Tradesman pickup towing a trailer on desert highway.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis posts $26B loss amid EV reset

    As the automaker sidelines electric vehicles, it sees North America as a potential growth engine in 2026.

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    Courtesy of Newspress UK
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    EU auto sales start 2026 with a slump

    ICE powertrains are seen as driving the fall in new-car registrations within Europe’s broader economic bloc.