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Stellantis recalls 848K vehicles for backup camera fault
A radio software error may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the vehicle’s infotainment screen when shifting into reverse.
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Bentley appoints UX chief as new exterior design lead
T.Jon Mayer is taking on exterior design responsibilities as Domen Rucigaj heads off to a new role in parent company Volkswagen Group.
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A first-time owner partners with his employer to open a Nissan dealership
The opportunity appeared when Group 1 unexpectedly closed one of its Austin stores.
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Stellantis confirms next-gen Jeep Cherokee will be built at Belvidere plant
The forthcoming SUV will be the first model for the U.S. built on the automaker's new STLA One global vehicle platform.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Gasoline gets renewed
Facelifted versions of the internal combustion engine sedans debut alongside a new electric model.
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JLR reports 9.6% revenue slide in Q1 of FY2027
The automaker pointed to geopolitical, inflationary and regulatory challenges, along with a fire at a supplier’s factory, for the dip in sales during the quarter ending June 30.
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Hyundai unifies vehicle V2X capabilities with AllDayEnergy entity
The global service signals a consistent energy management experience across Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs, and better use of bidirectional charging functionality.
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EVgo opens flagship EV charging station near GM’s Michigan tech center
EVgo plans to build additional flagship stations in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan and Texas.
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Carvana flourishes as used-car inventory grows
The second quarter saw Carvana set all-time records for revenue, net income and retail units sold.
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Sonic Automotive aiming for ‘sweet spot’ of used-car market
President Jeff Dyke says used-car sales jump when average prices equal half of new-car prices.
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Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US
Lincoln vehicles imported from China are currently subject to U.S. tariff rate of 52.5%, which significantly reduces the company’s profit margins.
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Buttons replace central display in the Jaguar Type 01
The British automaker bucks the trend for showy digital technology in its upcoming electric premium sedan.
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Toyota recalls 508K Camry Hybrids for blank instrument cluster displays
The display may randomly fail at startup, which can also disable the hazard lights, turn signal lamps and seat belt reminders.
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FCA US recalls nearly 1.3M Ram pickups for seat belt buckle anchor bolts
The second-row seat belt anchors may have been improperly secured during assembly, which could reduce their effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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Nissan designer joins McLaren as creative chief
Veteran designer David Woodhouse takes over a new role spanning product, brand, environments and experiences.
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Ford rolling out its AI Assistant to 8M more eligible vehicles
The Assistant is accessible directly from the Ford and Lincoln vehicle companion app and can help drivers understand all of their vehicle’s specific features.
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Samsung SDI acquires GM’s stake in EV battery plant in Indiana
With the automaker’s divestment, the facility will become the battery maker’s first wholly owned factory in North America.
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UK government promises extra support for EV technology development
Another infusion of tens of millions of pounds in industry funding arrives as automakers claim to be spending billions to meet future EV sales mandates.
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Manheim index shows used EV values are rising
Gas prices increased in July after easing in June, keeping demand for used EVs firm, an analyst said.
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Mercedes-AMG broadens electric range with GT 53
The 536-hp version of the racy Mercedes-AMG 4-Door Coupe faces off with the Porsche Taycan 4S.
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Michigan-based LaFontaine Automotive Group joins Amazon Autos
The partnership promises transparent pricing and a streamlined purchase process, and LaFontaine says it’s the next evolution in an omnichannel retail strategy.
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Amid Unifor labor talks, experts ask if Detroit 3 investments in Canada are realistic
Experts say the labor union is playing its hand well in asking for commitments, but wonder whether automakers will be able to honor them in this uncertain environment.
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GM and SAIC Motor extend China joint venture through 2047
SAIC-GM will increase focus on the Buick and Cadillac brands and plan to launch at least 30 new energy vehicles in the China market by 2030.
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Penske Automotive Group is riding a wave of lease returns
The surge of lease returns is good business even if lessees get their next vehicle at a different dealership.
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Group 1 Automotive overhauls its branding strategy
The company is pivoting away from legacy dealership names while acquiring a large footprint in markets it occupies.
