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Ford recalls nearly 388K SUVs for binding second-row seat switches
The recall expands a previous one in June 2025 for switches that can stick and cause the second-row seats to suddenly slide or fold.
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Tesla reports strong Q2 deliveries and revenue, weaker profits amid big spending
Expenditures on other projects, like its Optimus robot and scaling its Robotaxi business, leave investors holding out for future returns.
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Penske and Mitsui seek to take Penske Auto private in $3.8B deal
Two current owners of global retailer Penske Automotive Group are offering $210 a share, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
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Honda confirms next-gen Ridgeline pickup
Set to arrive within two years, the third-generation Ridgeline will continue to be built in Alabama.
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GM reports revenue of $48B in Q2, updates full-year guidance
The automaker’s EBIT-adjusted margin also improved from the same period a year ago, increasing from 6.4% to 8.2%.
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Xpeng will enter US auto market, when allowed
The China-based EV and tech start-up is expanding in Europe, but also is eyeing the potential of North America, according to its CEO.
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Why auto dealer M&A activity could hit record levels in 2026
Dealers are increasingly eyeing luxury brands as well as volume franchises such as Honda and Toyota. But that's only part of the surge.
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Ford commits to workers’ raises and making Super Duty trucks in Canada
Members of Unifor have ratified a three-year collective agreement that may indicate the direction for pending agreements with other automakers.
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Stellantis appoints new CEOs for Jeep, Ram brands
Matt VanDyke, who has been tapped to lead Ram, previously served as CEO of FordDirect.
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US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports
The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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Hyundai’s new Driving Simulator can pack years of track testing into hours
The automaker can validate dozens of different vehicle configurations in simulation without having to build a single prototype.
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Here Technologies: No such thing as ‘mapless’ autonomous driving
AI can help to drive the race towards self-driving cars, but high-definition maps will always be at the roots, says Here executive.
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JLR adds charging access and tools for customers in Europe
Two expanded commercial partnerships help the automaker improve EV and plug-in hybrid customer experiences.
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Geely claims record-setting performance and efficiency with downsized EV power units
The parent of Volvo Cars and Polestar claims AI-assisted torque management and cooling system improvements.
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Kia recalls nearly 463K Telluride SUVs due to fire risk from overheated power seat motors
To date, Kia has received no reports of injuries or crashes related to the issue despite several reports of fires beneath the front seats.
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A first-time buyer from Canada becomes a dealer principal in Ohio
Satisfying the longtime owner’s demands was the biggest hurdle, said Jay Trivedi.
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Stellantis Q2 shipments grow thanks to North America
The automaker group reported 10% YoY growth in core markets in the second quarter, while deliveries declined or were flat in markets outside North America and Europe.
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Courtesy of Rivian
California offers $3,500 point-of-sale rebate for first-time EV buyers
The instant rebate is part of a broader $600 million incentive package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law to keep the state a leader in clean transportation.
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Lucid makes sweeping leadership changes as sales falter
As the EV maker struggles to find anything close to the volume it previously projected for its lauded Gravity SUV, Lucid has replaced nearly its entire C-suite and seeks more accountability.
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Mitsubishi Motors taps Texas port to boost US auto distribution
The company selected Port Freeport to improve its transportation flows to Gulf and Midwest dealer partners.
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$225M in federal funding set to aid production of SiC chips in US
The investment is part of a larger $2 billion commitment by Bosch to transform the company’s wafer fab facility in Roseville, California to produce the chips, which are in high demand.
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Honda recalls over 325K Odyssey minivans for backup camera failures
Water can enter the camera assembly and corrode the unit’s circuit board, preventing the image from displaying when shifting into reverse.
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Facing high costs, Volkswagen aims to halve model lineup
The global automaker seeks to cut equipment options by up to 75% and its production capacity to 9 million units.
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Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron
The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage for use in next-generation vehicles.
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Polestar reports record first-half sales despite slump in Q2
The automaker has been banned from selling its EVs in the U.S. because of connected-vehicle technology linked to China.
