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Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2026

Stellantis promises greater revenue growth as cost-cutting accelerates

The automaker lost 90% less money in the third quarter, compared to last year, largely thanks to cost cuts. It sees continued revenue growth as an opportunity. 

By Paul Myles • Oct. 28, 2026

Lithia Motors is seeing benefits from AI in service ‘pre-sales’

CEO Bryan DeBoer said AI agents rarely miss an opportunity to offer to change your windshield wipers, and it’s resulting in increased sales at the U.K. dealerships that already have the tech.

By Jim Henry • Oct. 28, 2026

Ally Financial sees significant growth in auto loan, lease originations

A strategy to have dealers pass through all applications, whether or not they meet approval standards, is paying off.

By Jim Henry • Oct. 27, 2026

Brampton sale, tariffs loom over Stellantis-Unifor labor talks

Experts see a recent strike authorization vote giving the union more tools to exact pressure, but ahead of the U.S. midterms neither side appears to be in a rush.

By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 27, 2026

Audi investing $4B to build its first US plant in Georgia

The factory will have a production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles a year, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and the first vehicles built in the early 2030s.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 26, 2026

LaFontaine Auto Group goes all-in with high-tech inspection system

UVeye’s CEO envisions its vehicle-scanning devices will someday be ubiquitous, including at places such as grocery store parking lots.

By Steve Finlay • Oct. 26, 2026

Volvo Cars cuts 2,500 jobs after posting $373M loss in Q3

The automaker’s financial woes continue with sales challenges in both the U.S. and China.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2026

Foxconn to acquire 50% stake of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility

The two companies’ strategic alliance and joint operating agreement combines their capabilities on electric powertrains, software and vehicle control, along with EV platforms.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2026

How virtual validation is rewriting SDV test strategy

In SDVs, the winner isn't who builds software fastest—it's who can test it fastest.

By Raghavendra.K.A - Senior Vice President & Global Head of Engineering Services, Infosys • Oct. 19, 2026

Penske Automotive goes private at $16.3B valuation

Mitsui & Co. and Penske Corp. are purchasing the remaining stake they don’t own, dividing Penske Automotive roughly 64-36 Penske-Mitsui.

By Jim Henry • Oct. 15, 2026

Hyundai promotes longtime dealer network development executive

In a VP role, Mark Kato will lead teams responsible for expanding, strengthening and supporting dealer operations throughout the North America region, including for the Genesis brand.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2026

Europe’s automakers flood Paris Motor Show with concepts

Stellantis and Renault were among the legacy automakers offering reimagined versions of familiar brands.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 14, 2026

First Drive: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas re-ups SUV formula for the family

VW said that it “perfected the recipe” for the Atlas, with a new look, more power and better fuel economy — but a hybrid version remains a couple years away.

By Tanya Gazdik • Oct. 12, 2026

Unifor polls Stellantis workers on potential strike with Brampton plant on the block

The union representing auto workers in Canada expressed its concern over “broader job security," as one of the nation’s largest auto plants is pending sale to a military vehicle maker.

By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 9, 2026

GM launches AI-powered platform for streamlining fleet management

With OnStar Fleet Intelligence, General Motors bundles vehicle data and its ecosystem of connected services into a single unified system. 

By Eric Walz • Oct. 8, 2026

Nissan UK launches first ‘real-world’ driverless pilot

Part of a government-funded research project that originated at the University of Warwick, it aims to deploy an autonomous mobility service across the U.K.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2026

CarMax sales surge, buoyed by cost-cutting

A combination of changes including sourcing more cars from customers, boosting captive financing, and revising warranty and service offerings, have helped the used-car retail giant cut costs.

By Jim Henry • Oct. 5, 2026

BMW lays out AI-based innovation roadmap to boost global competitiveness

The automaker laid out a plan for profitability and long-term success at its Capital Market Day 2026 event this week in Munich, amid what it calls challenging market conditions.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 2, 2026

Ford, JPMorgan Chase and Michigan establish $3B manufacturing initiative

The automaker and bank are partnering with the state to tackle challenges in scaling robotics and automation, critical minerals processing and other priority areas.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 30, 2026

Ford announces CPO program for commercial vehicles

Ford Pro Advantage will offer customers affordable used trucks and vans through a national sales network of more than 700 commercial vehicle centers.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 30, 2026

Lucid and Bolt partner for proposed European robotaxi service

Mobility provider Bolt cited Lucid’s “world-class platform,” but the two companies will co-design the vehicle and software.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 29, 2026

A Mercedes-Benz dealership’s service director embraces AI to improve turn time

Keeping the customer communication personal but using AI behind the scenes has made all the difference.

By Alysha Webb • Sept. 28, 2026

GM CFO expects improved 2027 cash flow after EV restructuring

The executive also credits the company’s focus on its portfolio of vehicles for improved cash flow over the past decade.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 28, 2026

Toyota’s US sales boss talks EVs, hybrid trucks and maintaining affordability

With multiple EVs, Toyota has “gas-price-proofed our lineup,” its head of U.S. sales told WardsAuto.

By Bengt Halvorson • Sept. 24, 2026