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  • A 2022 Kia Telluride Nightfall Edition SUV parked outdoors with greenery in the background.
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    Courtesy of Kia America
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    Kia recalls nearly 463K Telluride SUVs due to fire risk from overheated power seat motors

    To date, Kia has received no reports of injuries or crashes related to the issue despite several reports of fires beneath the front seats.

  • Jay Trivedi and Jay's Chevrolet staff, at Fourth of July celebration
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    A first-time buyer from Canada becomes a dealer principal in Ohio

    Satisfying the longtime owner’s demands was the biggest hurdle, said Jay Trivedi.

  • A 2026 Ram 1500 Limited pickup truck driving on a road with green trees in the background.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis Q2 shipments grow thanks to North America

    The automaker group reported 10% YoY growth in core markets in the second quarter, while deliveries declined or were flat in markets outside North America and Europe.

  • A R1-T electric pickup parked outside of Rivian's retail hub in Venice, California.
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    Courtesy of Rivian
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    California offers $3,500 point-of-sale rebate for first-time EV buyers

    The instant rebate is part of a broader $600 million incentive package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law to keep the state a leader in clean transportation.

  • Lucid Gravity SUV and Lucid Air sedan
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    Courtesy of Lucid
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    Lucid makes sweeping leadership changes as sales falter

    As the EV maker struggles to find anything close to the volume it previously projected for its lauded Gravity SUV, Lucid has replaced nearly its entire C-suite and seeks more accountability.

  • A cargo vessel specialized in handling auto units is docked at a Texas port.
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    Retrieved from Freeport Texas on July 10, 2026
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    Mitsubishi Motors taps Texas port to boost US auto distribution

    The company selected Port Freeport to improve its transportation flows to Gulf and Midwest dealer partners.

  • The exterior of Bosch's wafer fab facility in Roseville, California showing a network of exterior piping.
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    Courtesy of Bosch
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    $225M in federal funding set to aid production of SiC chips in US

    The investment is part of a larger $2 billion commitment by Bosch to transform the company’s wafer fab facility in Roseville, California to produce the chips, which are in high demand.

  • A silver 2020 Honda Odyssey minivan driving on a road with a body of water in the background.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda recalls over 325K Odyssey minivans for backup camera failures

    Water can enter the camera assembly and corrode the unit’s circuit board, preventing the image from displaying when shifting into reverse. 

  • Volkswagen ID.Buzz at the coastline
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen
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    Facing high costs, Volkswagen aims to halve model lineup

    The global automaker seeks to cut equipment options by up to 75% and its production capacity to 9 million units.

  • The dashboard and display screens in the 2026 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron

    The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage for use in next-generation vehicles.

  • Polestar Line Up 2026
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    Polestar reports record first-half sales despite slump in Q2

    The automaker has been banned from selling its EVs in the U.S. because of connected-vehicle technology linked to China.

  • 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, in motion
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    Courtesy of Ford
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    Gas prices might help offset glut of off-lease EVs

    EV lease returns are on the rise — and if pump prices ramp up again, supply and demand might find a balance that’s good for dealers.

  • Over a dozen Unifor union members walk down a hall, wearing matching black shirts, with leaders at the front.
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    Courtesy of Unifor
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    Ford and Canada’s Unifor reach tentative deal, setting up broader Detroit Three labor talks

    The auto union is banking on Ford to set a deal that might be extended to GM and Stellantis, but experts warn that both sides are in a weak negotiating position.

  • A driver uses the Hyundai myQ Connected Garage in a Hyundai Palisade SUV.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
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    Hyundai adds connected garage tech to vehicle infotainment screens

    The automaker is partnering with Chamberlain Group, a manufacturer of garage door openers and security systems, to add its “myQ” Connected Garage technology to some models.

  • Gordie Howe Bridge 2
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    Sarah Rice via Getty Images
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    Gordie Howe bridge set to open July 27 after weekslong delay

    Projections show each hour 400 commercial vehicles could cross the new span between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, originally scheduled to debut last month.

  • Gentry Chevrolet Buick GMC
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    Owner of small dealership group already thinking big

    Eric Gentry has expanded the staff and plans more facility upgrades at his newly acquired Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

    Updated July 14, 2026
  • Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Americas Senior VP, at an auto show stand
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    Courtesy of Nissan
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    Q&A

    Nissan US product chief talks tariffs, hybrids and hands-off driving

    Fewer sedans and the return of the body-on-frame Xterra are part of the sweeping changes in store for the automaker's U.S. lineup, according to Ponz Pandikuthira.

  • Polestar 4 SUV Fragment 2026
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    Polestar 4 lineup adds upright SUV body style

    European and Asian markets will get the Polestar 4 SUV, but U.S. customers lose out due to the EV brand’s exit from the market.

  • Bentley Torcal EV Detail
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    Courtesy of Bentley Motors
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    Bentley confirms first fully electric model for September reveal

    The EV, to be called Torcal, will join the British luxury brand’s Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga.

  • Volvo EX60 Start Of Production Sweden
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    For Volvo Cars, EVs are bright spot amid lackluster Q2

    The automaker’s global sales slump for the April-to-June period stems from continued trading challenges, particularly in China.

  • A 2025 Ford Explorer SUV driving on a road with trees in the background.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls 66K hybrid SUVs for missing pedestrian warning sounds

    The recall expands an October 2025 recall for a software error that can prevent pedestrian warning sounds from playing at low speeds.

  • A person holds a smartphone at a public electric vehicle charger branded with the ChargePoint logo.
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    Courtesy of ChargePoint
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    ChargePoint, Optimus Energy plan to expand EV charging network in Southeast US

    Florida-based Optimus will act as owner-operator of the EV chargers, while ChargePoint will serve as the exclusive provider of hardware, software and services.

  • A front 3/4 view of a 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ in Opulent Blue Metallic parked in front of a building.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM issues recall, stop-sale order for rear power seat fault in Cadillac Vistiq

    The third-row power-folding seatback may fail to reverse when a person gets in the way.

  • Yuriy Demidko, former CIO of Fox Motors.
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    Fox Motors uses AI to tackle problems, capitalize on opportunities

    The dealership group's former CIO, Yuriy Demidko, shared his favorite AI fixes with WardsAuto.

  • 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5, in motion
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    Courtesy of Toyota
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    Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion

    The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacomas will shift from Mexico after the buildout, but the company plans to double its San Antonio factory footprint by 2030.