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High vehicle prices paid during pandemic come back to haunt borrowers
Owing more on their trade-in than the car is worth is making it harder for new-car buyers to get affordable financing, per Edmunds researchers.
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Most OEMs reported sales growth in 2025 despite tariff-fueled headwinds
Ford Motor Co. reported its best sales year since 2019, while GM’s U.S. sales were up 6% year over year to 2.85 million vehicles.
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EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign
The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.
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Limits on city, state authority over AVs proposed in new federal bill
“Significant progress” has been made on the draft, its sponsor said, but safety advocates expressed concern at a recent hearing.
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Renault unveils Filante as its international flagship
The automaker hopes the flagship fullsize hybrid CUV will help it grow in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Demand remains strong for nearly-new vehicles: Manheim
Wholesale used-vehicle values are expected to remain high in 2026, reflecting robust demand by both consumers and dealers.
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Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs
As part of a trade pact, the lowered levies would be available for 49,000 vehicles each year, with over 50% to be affordable models by 2030.
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Dealership M&A headed for banner 2026
Transactions will rise as the valuation gap between buyers and sellers narrows, experts said.
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FordDirect names new chief operating officer
Tracy Noonan Fred will oversee teams dedicated to product development, dealer engagement, marketing, analytics and data strategy.
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Sony Honda Mobility of America’s CEO remains confident in EV market
With the joint venture's Afeela model now in production, Shugo Yamaguchi told WardsAuto he expects the joint venture will turn a profit before the end of the decade — even if others are pulling back from electric vehicles.
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US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%
The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.
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GM CEO: ICE and EVs can both ‘thrive under the GM tent’
Mary Barra said GM can extend its leadership in fullsize trucks and SUVs to EVs, but will continue adjusting product mix to meet demand.
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Hyundai hires Tesla Autopilot pioneer for top driverless role
Minwoo Park will lead software-defined vehicle and autonomous driving efforts as head of Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced vehicle platform division and as CEO of 42dot.
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EEOC, Tesla head to private mediation in race-based harassment lawsuit
The parties are in the process of selecting a mediator and expect mediation to start in March or April.
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How a first-time owner took over Ford, Chevy dealerships in California
Ford and Chevrolet franchises are in demand nationally, one broker said. For Ramon Gitesatani, the path to owning some started with a few key meetings — and a push from his wife, Masouda Gitesatani.
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Mazda dresses up China-made electric SUV for Europe
The midsize CX-6e debuts in Brussels seeking to take on a EV market first dominated by the Tesla Model Y.
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Rivian hires chief customer officer ahead of R2 launch
Greg Revelle will oversee the EV maker’s go-to-market strategy, including leading sales, marketing and operations.
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GM’s CarBravo doubles warranties on used vehicles
Older, higher-mileage vehicles that do not meet the platform's standard certification criteria are eligible for a 30 day/1,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.
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Inside Habberstad Auto Group’s acquisition of a New York Kia dealer
Adding Kia to its new-vehicle franchises was a plus, as it is one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S., said Chairman Erik Habberstad.
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Rivian recalls nearly 20K vehicles over flawed rear suspension service procedure
The EV maker said it was aware of one crash involving a defective rear suspension toe link joint.
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Ford unveils in-house-built processor module for future vehicles
By developing its new electrical/electronic architecture in-house, the automaker aims to trim advanced vehicle technology costs and increase customer accessibility.
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GM expects a total charge of $7.1B in Q4 as it realigns its North America strategy
The automaker cited slowing demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its shift away from EVs.
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U.K. battery-electric vehicle sales grow in 2025 — but lag government targets
“Rising EV uptake is an undoubted positive but the pace is still too slow and the cost to industry too high,” said SMMT’s chief executive Mike Hawes.
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Illinois offers $24M in grants for manufacturing training programs
Applicants outside of the Chicago metropolitan area can apply for grants valued between $3 million and $6 million through the end of April.
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ColumnGM and Ford should reconsider parts consolidation
In 2015, the late FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne proposed sharing common parts across models to reduce costs. Now, standardization deserves a closer look, writes John McElroy.
