Megadealer Rita Case still keen on car industry

The head of a major dealership group credits technology for taking auto retailing to greater efficiencies.

By Steve Finlay • Dec. 2, 2025

Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI

The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors such as transportation equipment, which chose to offshore operations rather than expand in the U.S., said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2025

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Carter Myers Automotive moves into Maryland with Toyota and Hyundai acquisitions

Virginia-based dealership group likes smaller cities where its culture thrives.

By Alysha Webb • Dec. 1, 2025

Novelis resumes operations after second fire at New York plant

The aluminum supplier to the auto industry said the facility has continued to ship finished material to Ford Motor Co., a primary customer.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 26, 2025

Hertz’s controversy and the future of automotive inspections

The issue isn't the technology for precise vehicle inspection; it's how it’s utilized.

By Brad Kokesh • Nov. 26, 2025

Waymo taps Google exec for CFO seat

The move comes at a “pivotal moment” for Waymo as it continues to scale its autonomous ride-hailing business, Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 21, 2025

Tesla Cybertruck chief departs company

Siddhant Awasthi is leaving Tesla as sales of the vehicle collapse.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 20, 2025

Toyota investing $912M to build more hybrids in the US

The investments include $125 million in Mississippi to assemble the new hybrid-electric Corolla, which will be the first electrified Corolla model built in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 19, 2025

Ford to sell certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos

As part of a new partnership with the e-commerce giant, customers can purchase a CPO Ford vehicle online, then pick up in-person at a local dealer.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2025

JLR cites cyberattack, US tariffs for 24% drop in Q2 revenue

A five-week global production stoppage led the automaker to downgrade its full-year forecast.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 17, 2025

US, South Korea formalize details of July trade pact

The U.S. will limit tariffs on imports from South Korea to 15%, including on cars and auto parts. The rates are retroactively effective as of Nov. 1.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Dec. 2, 2025

Auto sales are years away from industry’s pre-COVID levels: Asbury CFO

While Asbury saw record third-quarter revenues, CFO Michael Welch said the industry's vehicle sales remain short of the 17 million reached in 2019.

By Jim Henry • Nov. 14, 2025

Industrial M&A ramps up as tariffs settle in, interest rates drop and funds are flush

Private equity and strategic buyers are increasingly competitive acquirers in multiple manufacturing sectors, including automotive. Deal experts predict much more activity as the market heats up into 2026.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2025

Toyota to spend additional $10B on US operations

The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first and only facility outside of Japan.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 12, 2025

Volvo eyes potential for growing US vehicle production

The automaker’s CEO said that more vehicles will be built at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, to boost North American sales and mitigate tariffs.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 12, 2025

The drive for data-ready vehicles is accelerating smarter mobility

Data, not horsepower, is driving the next leap in intelligent mobility.

By Yu Fang, CTO and Co-Founder at Sonatus • Nov. 10, 2025

O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs

The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 5, 2025

US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on manufacturers across industries.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 4, 2025

Nissan, Mercedes-Benz will shutter joint manufacturing plant in Mexico

The Aguascalientes joint venture, which began production in 2017, will continue to manufacture vehicles through May 2026.

By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 3, 2025

Hyundai Q3 operating profits tumble 29% over tariffs

Gains in global electrified vehicle sales, coupled with growth in North American market share offset the impact of U.S. import duties. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025

US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 31, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025

General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2025

Fairhurst Automotive acquires CDJR dealership using trust funds

Stellantis is more open to providing opportunities to first-time owners than other OEMs, according to an M&A specialist.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 29, 2025

General Motors slashing hundreds of tech jobs

The automaker’s headcount reductions affected workers at sites in Michigan and Georgia, according to a company spokesperson. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2025