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CarMax prices start to fall as turnaround plan begins
New CEO Keith Barr said lower prices beget more sales, but cost cutting moves are still on the table.
By Jim Henry • April 17, 2026 -
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Ford creates new unit to deliver next-gen vehicles, software and services
The automaker aims to make its highest-volume vehicles into platforms for digital growth with updated electrical architectures and enhanced over-the-air software capabilities.
By Eric Walz • April 16, 2026 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Circle K plans 350 EV charging sites with Ionna
The partnership will involve a mix of updating existing charging stations and adding over 250 new sites to the network, all of which Ionna will operate.
By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2026 -
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Lucid Group appoints permanent CEO after 14-month search
COO Marc Winterhoff has been serving in the role on an interim basis since February 2025 following the resignation of Peter Rawlinson.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2026 -
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Nissan announces its new ‘Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life’ long-term strategy
The automaker aims to boost its global competitiveness with next-generation AI technologies, electrification and shared vehicle architectures.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2026 -
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Stellantis to cut 650 engineer jobs at Opel’s German HQ
Company and unions confirm decision to trim more than a third of technicians at Rüsselsheim after Tech Center assessment.
By Paul Myles • April 14, 2026 -
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UAW signals Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant may be next in push to unionize
VW workers in Tennessee just joined the union, in a breakthrough after four decades of attempts to unionize auto plants in the South.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 13, 2026 -
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Sponsored by C&R SoftwareCollections is the CX opportunity you’ve been overlooking
AI doesn't replace the human touch. It scales it.
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Sponsored by dSPACEAutomotive software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing – and how do I do it right?
In the SDV era, software-in-the-loop testing is indispensable for shortening development cycles and ensuring quality right from the start.
By Barbara Kempkes • April 13, 2026 -
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Volkswagen ending ID.4 EV production in the US
The automaker said the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant will focus more on higher volume models that support sustained growth in North America, including the second-generation Atlas SUV.
By Eric Walz • April 9, 2026 -
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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.
By Dave Zoia • April 3, 2026 -
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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.
By Eric Walz • April 3, 2026 -
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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.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2026 -
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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.
By Eric Walz • March 31, 2026 -
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Hyundai plans to launch 36 ‘new and enhanced’ vehicles in North America through 2030
The plans are part of a $26 billion investment commitment in U.S. manufacturing the company announced last year.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2026 -
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Rivian walks back 2027 profitability target
The EV maker no longer expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in 2027 as it focuses on autonomous vehicle technology efforts, including a multiyear partnership with Uber.
By Grace Noto • March 26, 2026 -
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Honda Sony Mobility cancels planned EVs
The partners are reevaluating the future of the JV, which was set to launch the Afeela 1 sedan in California later this year.
By Eric Walz • March 25, 2026 -
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ColumnDealers chafe as Scout Motors plans to sell cars factory-direct
Despite legal opposition, dealer-less sales are “100% of the plan,” says Scott Keogh, CEO of the VW Group’s spinoff automaker.
By Steve Finlay • March 25, 2026 -
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Toyota investing another $1B in its US manufacturing operations
It’s part of a $10 billion commitment over five years. About $800 million will go towards expanding EV and hybrid production in Kentucky.
By Bengt Halvorson • March 24, 2026 -
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BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant
Ford and SK On had previously decided to dissolve their electric vehicle battery joint venture, which included a planned $11.4 billion investment by the two companies.
By Eric Walz • Updated March 27, 2026 -
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Renault to sell EVs priced to match hybrids by 2030
The automaker predicts its “futuREady” strategy will see production cost savings passed on to consumers.
By Paul Myles • March 20, 2026 -
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GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity
The company is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of the second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said last week.
By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026 -
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Toyota suppliers seek tariff relief through USMCA review
The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and a supply chain across North America.
By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026 -
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Mexico’s auto parts sector thinks it will withstand US trade policy instability
The industry hopes 2026 will see a return to growth, though upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments in the country.
By Elizabeth Machuca • March 19, 2026 -
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New-car affordability challenges may drive used-vehicle demand
Meanwhile, high auction prices push dealers to “self-source” used cars.
By Jim Henry • March 12, 2026
