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Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains
The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.
By Phil Neuffer • May 4, 2026 -
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Nissan cancels 2 electric SUVs planned for the US market
The automaker said the decision would “better align with market conditions, customer demand and its updated strategic direction.”
By Eric Walz • May 1, 2026 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Diehl Automotive Group adds Toyota, VW dealerships amid buying spree
CEO Corina Diehl said a refined corporate structure has helped accelerate its M&A process, and identify unique opportunities like a collision center addition.
By Alysha Webb • May 1, 2026 -
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GM bets on trucks and keeps writing down EVs, amid war and trade unease
The automaker sees full-size pickups, SUVs and a diversified portfolio as key to maintaining margins in 2026, despite potential challenges.
By Bengt Halvorson • May 1, 2026 -
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Higher-margin trucks, SUVs boost Ford’s revenue in Q1
Combined sales of the Bronco, Explorer and Expedition rose 17.9% year over year, which was the best first-quarter start for these models since 2002.
By Eric Walz • April 30, 2026 -
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Volvo Cars cites geopolitical conditions for Q1 2026 sales slide
Challenges in the U.S. and China are being mitigated by strong European performance, said CEO Håkan Samuelsson.
By Paul Myles • April 29, 2026 -
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GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts
The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum
By Phil Neuffer • April 28, 2026 -
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Fixed Ops, F&I carry the load for dealerships in Q1
Tariffs imposed a year ago temporarily restored some of the pricing power dealers had lost because of higher new-car inventories, a Presidio-NCM study said.
By Jim Henry • April 27, 2026 -
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Tesla plans over $25B in capital spend for robotics, chips and AI
The planned expenses this year are triple the amount of capital spent in 2025 and will support the automaker’s factory and production line conversions.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2026 -
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ColumnThe $100B quality tax: Why the industry is losing the war on defects
Automakers are trying to build more complex vehicles in less time, while navigating broad technology shifts. What could possibly go wrong?
By John McElroy • April 23, 2026 -
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Renault plans global tech, production hub in India
The automaker aims to launch seven models in the local market by decade-end offered with a full range of powertrain options.
By Paul Myles • April 23, 2026 -
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Volkswagen hits the reset button, starting with its EVs
Europe’s largest automaker admits it “lost its way” with its ID EV lineup and is returning to “true Volkswagen” qualities across the brand.
By Greg Kable • April 22, 2026 -
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Stellantis teams with Microsoft to strengthen digital capabilities
As part of the 5-year agreement, collaborative teams will co-develop more than 100 initiatives relating to AI and cybersecurity.
By Eric Walz • April 20, 2026 -
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Rivian, Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership
The EV maker’s second-life battery packs will be integrated into an energy system for its Illinois assembly plant.
By Eric Walz • April 20, 2026 -
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CarMax prices start to fall as turnaround plan begins
New CEO Keith Barr said lower prices beget more sales, but cost cutting moves are still on the table.
By Jim Henry • April 17, 2026 -
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Ford creates new unit to deliver next-gen vehicles, software and services
The automaker aims to make its highest-volume vehicles into platforms for digital growth with updated electrical architectures and enhanced over-the-air software capabilities.
By Eric Walz • April 16, 2026 -
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Circle K plans 350 EV charging sites with Ionna
The partnership will involve a mix of updating existing charging stations and adding over 250 new sites to the network, all of which Ionna will operate.
By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2026 -
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Lucid Group appoints permanent CEO after 14-month search
COO Marc Winterhoff has been serving in the role on an interim basis since February 2025 following the resignation of Peter Rawlinson.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2026 -
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Nissan announces its new ‘Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life’ long-term strategy
The automaker aims to boost its global competitiveness with next-generation AI technologies, electrification and shared vehicle architectures.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2026 -
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Stellantis to cut 650 engineer jobs at Opel’s German HQ
Company and unions confirm decision to trim more than a third of technicians at Rüsselsheim after Tech Center assessment.
By Paul Myles • April 14, 2026 -
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UAW signals Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant may be next in push to unionize
VW workers in Tennessee just joined the union, in a breakthrough after four decades of attempts to unionize auto plants in the South.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 13, 2026 -
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Sponsored by C&R SoftwareCollections is the CX opportunity you’ve been overlooking
AI doesn't replace the human touch. It scales it.
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Sponsored by dSPACEAutomotive software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing – and how do I do it right?
In the SDV era, software-in-the-loop testing is indispensable for shortening development cycles and ensuring quality right from the start.
By Barbara Kempkes • April 13, 2026 -
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Volkswagen ending ID.4 EV production in the US
The automaker said the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant will focus more on higher volume models that support sustained growth in North America, including the second-generation Atlas SUV.
By Eric Walz • April 9, 2026 -
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Deep DiveAutonomous vehicles are driving the auto industry toward humanoid robots
Learnings from autonomous-vehicle development fit nicely with robotics, which industry executives said could become a potential $100 billion-plus market by decade end.
By Dave Zoia • April 3, 2026
