NACTOY announces competitors for 2026 Awards and a Special Automotive Scholarship Program

CBT News Editorial Team - September 19, 2025

DETROIT, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today offered an opportunity to honor the best new vehicles on the market this year while also helping build a future for the...

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Negative equity rises as over a quarter of new vehicle trade-ins were underwater in the second quarter of 2025.

Underwater car trade-ins climb to highest level since 2021

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: About 26.6% of new car trade-ins were underwater in Q2 2025, the highest in four years. The average negative equity on these loans was $6,754, with 23.4%...

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Toyota Alabama is investing up to $4.2 million in Huntsville City Schools through the Driving Possibilities initiative.

Toyota Alabama invests $4.2M in Huntsville STEM education through Driving Possibilities

Ashby Lincoln - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: Toyota Alabama is investing up to $4.2 million in Huntsville City Schools through Driving Possibilities, bringing its total local STEM funding to nearly $11 million. The initiative...

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GM closed its Cole Engineering Center north of Detroit until at least Sept. 22 after two employees tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease

GM closes Michigan engineering center after two Legionnaires’ cases

Jaelyn Campbell - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: GM closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, through Sept. 22 after two employees tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. The facility, which employs about 10,000 people,...

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Ford recalls 102K US vehicles over door trim defect

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: Ford is recalling 101,944 2016–2019 Taurus sedans due to a B-pillar trim defect that could detach while driving. The defect affects only about 1% of the recalled...

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Morrison as the head of the NHTSA, giving the agency a permanent leader for the first time in three years.

Jonathan Morrison confirmed to lead NHTSA, tackles Tesla safety probes

Jaelyn Campbell - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: The U.S. Department of Transportation has appointed Jonathan Morrison as the chief of NHTSA, finally filling a three-year leadership void at the agency. Morrison inherits ongoing safety...

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Wholesale used-vehicle prices edged higher in early September as EV demand stayed strong and consumer sentiment declined.

Wholesale used-vehicle prices edge higher in early September

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 19, 2025

On the Dash: Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose 0.3% in early September, outperforming typical seasonal declines. EV values remain strong with a 5.5% year-over-year gain, while non-EVs increased just 1.4%. Consumer...

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Carney and Sheinbaum meet in Mexico City to strengthen trade and security ties ahead of the USMCA review and discuss key tariffs.

Carney, Sheinbaum meet without Trump ahead of USMCA review

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 18, 2025

On the Dash: Canada and Mexico are meeting to strengthen economic and security ties ahead of the USMCA review. The visit aims to rebuild trust and coordinate on trade, infrastructure,...

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Volkswagen presented its final and "last, best" contract offer to hourly workers represented by the UAW at its assembly plant in Tennessee.

Volkswagen makes final contract offer to UAW workers in Tennessee

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 18, 2025

On the Dash: Volkswagen is offering a 5% immediate pay increase and 3%–6% annual raises over four years, potentially increasing top hourly wages to nearly $80,000 by 2026. The Chattanooga...

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Hyundai earns triple honors in Corporate Social Responsibility Awards from Ragan Communications

CBT News Editorial Team - September 18, 2025

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 16, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America has been honored with three prestigious awards at the 2025 Ragan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards, emphasizing the company’s dedication to community...

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NACTOY announces competitors for 2026 Awards and a Special Automotive Scholarship Program

Underwater car trade-ins climb to highest level since 2021

Toyota Alabama invests $4.2M in Huntsville STEM education through Driving Possibilities

GM closes Michigan engineering center after two Legionnaires’ cases

Ford recalls 102K US vehicles over door trim defect

Jonathan Morrison confirmed to lead NHTSA, tackles Tesla safety probes

Wholesale used-vehicle prices edge higher in early September

Carney, Sheinbaum meet without Trump ahead of USMCA review

Volkswagen makes final contract offer to UAW workers in Tennessee

Hyundai earns triple honors in Corporate Social Responsibility Awards from Ragan Communications

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