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JLR clears distinct powertrain paths for Jaguar, Land Rover despite financial losses
The decision to sell only battery-electric Jaguars means the automaker will have to decide whether to compete as a small-volume, high-end brand — or target volume in the long-run, according to one analyst.
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Toyota C-HR review: A sporty and stylish EV
The automaker’s third U.S. EV delivers 287 miles of range and standard AWD for less than $40k.
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AutoNation wants cheaper used cars — but not too cheap
CEO Mike Manley says inventories featuring cars under $30,000 would benefit consumers and uphold AutoNation's brand image.
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Honda took a $1.7B write-off on EVs, now it’s restructuring for them
Facing what it calls “decelerating EV market growth,” the automaker is putting its R&D subsidiary in charge of development to react more quickly to trends.
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FCA US recalls 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees for rear coil springs that can detach
The vehicles include some models that were repaired as part of a June 2023 recall for the same issue.
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Penske Automotive saw premium luxury sales miss targets in Q4 2025
The dealership group says the result was the product of tariffs, stalled EV sales in the U.S. and weakness in the U.K. market.
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Trump’s EPA scraps greenhouse gas emissions standards
The agency said its action would rescind the electric-vehicle "mandate" in place under the former Obama and Biden Administrations.
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
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Ohio-based dealership group moves into ultra-luxury realm
In January, the Wyler group acquired Midwestern Auto Group, which includes ultra-luxury brands Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and others, giving its clients an opportunity to move upmarket.
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
Renewable energy advocates say the proposal would further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.
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Europe sees auto rankings shuffle amid modest growth
Hybrids surged in total registration numbers, while Volkswagen overtook Tesla as the top battery-electric vehicle maker and China rose to a top 5 source of production.
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Mercedes-Benz shifts autonomous driving tech in 2026 S-Class
The U.S. market will see Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot tech, which was meant to be a level 3 system, replaced by the "newer" Level 2++ MB Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system.
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NY Fed says subprime auto loans gain in Q4, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
Subprime auto loans' share staged a comeback — with ups and downs — as auto lenders and dealers balanced, and re-balanced, volume versus risk.
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Toyota unveils three-row BEV Highlander; kills gas, hybrid versions
The battery-electric Highlander underscores the automaker's belief in public acceptance of electrification.
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US automakers’ EV challenges are hardly surprising, says one industry watcher
Curt Hopkins, CEO of a platform for investing in collector cars, said global differences in consumer demand, technology stacks and driving preferences all contributed to the industry’s woes.
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Asbury Automotive posts record revenues despite new DMS, M&A costs
CEO David Hult said 2025 saw a lot of distractions, but nonetheless, the group was able to record an $18 billion revenue year.
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Subaru takes a $233M loss, points to tariffs
The last quarter of 2025 also brought wide-ranging manufacturing changes in Japan and North America, as Subaru swapped locations for its Forester and Outback and readied to build EVs.
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Deep DiveAuto dealers seek more policy wins in 2026, including curtailing direct sales
At NADA Show 2026, the trade group rallied its members against automakers' direct-sales plans, saying the plans could turn partners into competitors.
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Canada’s auto strategy banks on EVs for short-term survival
Facing barriers to the vital U.S. market, Canada has unveiled incentives and regulatory shifts designed to bolster its auto sector’s competitiveness.
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US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals
The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.
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Volvo blames US tariffs, exchange rates for 2025 profit slump
The automaker saw operating income fall by over 40% in both the fourth quarter and full year, but expects an electrified product pipeline will help it return to growth in 2026.
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Toyota net income falls almost 25% in first nine months of FY2026
The automaker pointed to the plunge in profits due to higher labor costs and tariffs on Japanese imports, despite the strongest North American sales since 2017.
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Toyota names new global president and CEO
Company veteran Kenta Kon, who joined the automaker in 1991, will retain his current position as operating officer in addition to the new role.
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Deep DiveAutomated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI
Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to the market in a big way.
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Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 EVs for battery fire risk
The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America.
