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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.
By Eric Walz • March 4, 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.
By Paul Myles • March 4, 2026 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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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.
By Eric Walz • March 3, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • March 3, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • March 2, 2026 -
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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.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 2, 2026 -
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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
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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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.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Lucid will protect margins as it reaches further into mass market
The California EV maker is still losing money on every vehicle, but is betting on autonomy in the long run.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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2026 Mazda CX-5 review: A bigger cabin, premium interior and more tech
Mazda emphasizes comfort and spaciousness in the refreshed version of its best-selling model in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling
Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Toyota partners with Treehouse for residential EV charger installation
The electrical contractor provides an upfront installation quote within 48 hours after a customer submits a handful of photos and completes a short survey.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Stellantis takes $26B write-down over EVs, sells stake in battery JV for $100
LG Energy Solution paid Stellantis $100 for nearly half of the mammoth battery plant that was created as part of a CAD $5B battery venture across the river from Detroit.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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JLR clears distinct powertrain paths for Jaguar, Land Rover despite financial losses
The decision to sell only battery-electric Jaguars means the automaker will have to decide whether to compete as a small-volume, high-end brand — or target volume in the long-run, according to one analyst.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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ColumnAutomakers and dealers rely on each other. Can they get along better?
As hot-button issues like direct-to-consumer sales flare up, WardsAuto’s Steve Finlay spoke with dealership and OEM executives for tips on how to improve the ever-important relationship.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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FCA US recalls 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees for rear coil springs that can detach
The vehicles include some models that were repaired as part of a June 2023 recall for the same issue.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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Honda took a $1.7B write-off on EVs, now it’s restructuring for them
Facing what it calls “decelerating EV market growth,” the automaker is putting its R&D subsidiary in charge of development to react more quickly to trends.
By Bengt Halvorson • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump’s EPA scraps greenhouse gas emissions standards
The agency said its action would rescind the electric-vehicle "mandate" in place under the former Obama and Biden Administrations.
By Bengt Halvorson • Updated Feb. 13, 2026
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