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Fed ends bias toward more easing, holds benchmark rate steady
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh repeatedly said the central bank’s monetary policy committee will push down inflation toward its 2% goal.
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Q&AFord head of product planning Sam Basile talks pickups, EVs and more
Priorities include investing in large SUVs, a range-extended F-150, and building on Mustang and Bronco enthusiasm.
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New York dealer boosts customer convenience with mobile service
Software provider Curbee claims almost 40% of repair orders can be done off-site.
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Auto lobby presses UK government to revisit 2030 zero emission mandate
The industry group hopes a rethink of EV sales targets will take consumer demand into account.
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Deep DiveToyota looks at mobility away from the open road with Woven City
Toyota is betting on AI-informed tech that transcends cars, and on its long-lens development approach rather than startup timelines.
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Honda launches free off-road app for TrailSport models
The app was developed by Honda engineers in collaboration with TrailSport owners and enthusiasts seeking off-road adventures.
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Dodge brings its next-gen Charger muscle car to Europe
Priced from 66,000 euros ($76,206), the first deliveries of the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona and ICE-powered Charger are set for September.
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Adapting AI to auto dealership operations is a work in progress
Ohio dealer Kyle Pisani uses artificial intelligence to maximize sales, fine-tune operations and measure performance.
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Toyota Europe CEO views company as a ‘European OEM’
Yoshihiro Nakata says its manufacturing partners in the U.K., Japan and Turkey should be recognized as “Made in EU” under a legislative proposal.
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Mitsubishi reveals Eclipse Sportback EV based on the Nissan Leaf
A fully electric model under the Eclipse nameplate will be the next to arrive in a series of steps toward the brand’s U.S. renewal and sales growth.
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FCA US recalls over 1M Jeep Wranglers, Gladiator pickups over fire risk
The recall includes a park outside warning due to the fire risk from overheated power steering system electrical components.
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Audi Nuvolari supercar revealed as brand’s fastest road car ever
The limited-production hybrid combines a Lamborghini-built twin-turbo V8 gas engine with three electric motors for a top speed of over 217 mph.
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Cinemo comes out of the shadows with its latest infotainment tech
Customers of many U.S. brands will soon enjoy a more comprehensive audio and video experience in their vehicles.
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Retaining top talent adds dealership value after acquisitions
Having a stable management team can boost service volume and sales for a more profitable business, buy-sell experts noted.
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Nearly 1K workers to vote on GM, Ford supplier’s proposal to end strike
Employees represented by UAW Local 2093 will vote on the proposed contract presented by Dauch Corp., formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing, on Sunday.
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Stellantis launches driverless pilot program in Luxembourg
The automaker has teamed up with Pony.ai and Bolt to trial autonomous technology on the nation’s city streets.
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GM debuts ‘Energy Pass’ to help its EV customers manage public charging
The automaker is providing a single unified experience instead of having to use multiple public EV charger apps and payment methods from competing companies.
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Used EV values are rallying, and the timing is right for dealers
Gas prices are driving demand — and prices — for used EVs, just as dealers face an influx of them off-lease.
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Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill months after fires
The supplier said it will work closely with customers to ramp up supply, after Ford and other automakers suffered losses from the hot mill outage.
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How Ford flags assembly line defects with IBM’s AI-powered inspection tools
The automaker has installed computer vision-based inspection technology at 17 of its North American manufacturing facilities.
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Lucid enables hands-free driving in the Gravity SUV
The software update adding the feature to some Gravity models also brings navigation, headlight and charging improvements.
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Ford, Bloomberg investing $5M to train technicians at Detroit schools
Ford says the U.S. auto industry will need more than 350,000 new technicians by 2029 to keep pace with rapid vehicle technological shifts, including 7,000 in Michigan.
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2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7 debut bolder look, building brand upward
The third-generation luxury SUV gains a six-passenger layout while Audi leaves room for a larger and more luxurious Q9.
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Electrified vehicles boost EU sales in April
Both legacy and emerging brands from China saw double-digit year-over-year growth in hybrid and electric new-car registrations.
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ColumnAutomakers: Catch up to China Speed!
Once again, Detroit needs to swallow its pride and go back to school, John McElroy writes.
