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Nissan recalls 642K Rogue SUVs over engine issues
The affected vehicles are equipped with the automaker’s 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. The problems include seized bearings and faulty electronic throttle body units.
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Polestar accelerates EU push with biggest model launch yet
Four new electric vehicles are expected to launch over the next three years, including an entry-level compact SUV in 2028.
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Ferrari stands out as ultra-luxury dealership acquisitions rise
Some dealers will work to acquire other exotics just to own a Ferrari franchise, experts say.
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Nissan’s 2027 Rogue comes to US with third-gen hybrid system
The automaker's e-Power system ushers in a different engineering approach from rivals Toyota and Honda.
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Matt Bowers buys dealership from Asbury Automotive Group, expanding empire
Dealers are increasingly bullish on Stellantis’ brands, especially on the Ram side, said David Hacman, who advised Bowers on the acquisition.
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Aston Martin plans 20% cut in workforce as losses mount
The British automaker lists U.S. and China tariffs among the factors creating “unprecedented” uncertainties.
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China’s ban on hidden door handles could disrupt global EV designs
The mandatory design changes, which could add extra costs for manufacturers, might also offer opportunities to suppliers, according to analysts
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Stellantis posts $26B loss amid EV reset
As the automaker sidelines electric vehicles, it sees North America as a potential growth engine in 2026.
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EU auto sales start 2026 with a slump
ICE powertrains are seen as driving the fall in new-car registrations within Europe’s broader economic bloc.
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Lucid will protect margins as it reaches further into mass market
The California EV maker is still losing money on every vehicle, but is betting on autonomy in the long run.
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2026 Mazda CX-5 review: A bigger cabin, premium interior and more tech
Mazda emphasizes comfort and spaciousness in the refreshed version of its best-selling model in the U.S.
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7 reactions: Auto industry takes on Supreme Court tariff ruling
Despite the struck-down tariffs’ limited effects on auto imports, industry stakeholders used the moment to call for greater trade clarity, flexibility and a renegotiated USMCA.
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FCA US recalls 456K Ram and Jeep vehicles due to trailer tow module defect
The safety issue can cause an attached trailer’s brake and turn signal lights not to operate, or the loss of trailer braking.
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Toyota partners with Treehouse for residential EV charger installation
The electrical contractor provides an upfront installation quote within 48 hours after a customer submits a handful of photos and completes a short survey.
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MicroVision buys assets of troubled lidar maker Luminar for $33M
Luminar’s market cap surged to over $12 billion shortly after its IPO in 2020, but gradually lost value and fizzled after losing a key supply contract with Volvo in November.
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EV customer satisfaction hits record-high: JD Power
The 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study found that 96% of current EV owners would consider another as their next vehicle.
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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
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EPA sued over rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding
Several groups are fighting the rollback of the 2009 finding, which determined that climate pollution threatens public health and welfare. The finding provided a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
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Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
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Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
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Stellantis takes $26B write-down over EVs, sells stake in battery JV for $100
LG Energy Solution paid Stellantis $100 for nearly half of the mammoth battery plant that was created as part of a CAD $5B battery venture across the river from Detroit.
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‘A very rare opportunity’: Fletcher Jones nabs BMW dealership in Southern California
It’s rare to find a single-point, family-owned luxury franchise for sale in an affluent market. Now, the new owners are looking to leverage it by improving the customer experience.
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Lithia zigs toward older used cars while others zag
Lithia Motors’ president and CEO says some of its dealerships don't charge enough for older used cars and should sell more — while rivals like AutoNation and Penske Automotive are old-car skeptics.
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
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ColumnAutomakers and dealers rely on each other. Can they get along better?
As hot-button issues like direct-to-consumer sales flare up, WardsAuto’s Steve Finlay spoke with dealership and OEM executives for tips on how to improve the ever-important relationship.
