Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports
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Ford is exploring BYD as a battery supplier to support its growing hybrid vehicle lineup.
The talks highlight Ford’s shift away from EVs and toward hybrids amid...
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Trump officials highlight auto affordability during Midwest plant tour
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Trump administration officials are touring Midwest auto plants to highlight affordability and domestic manufacturing.
The visit comes as regulatory rollbacks advance and USMCA renegotiations approach this summer.
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Jeep opens coast-to-coast orders for 2026 Wrangler Moab 392
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The 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 V-8 is now available nationwide, expanding access to Jeep’s high-performance off-road model.
The vehicle features a 6.4L HEMI V-8, 470 hp, and...
New-vehicle inventory tightens as auto industry enters 2026
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New-vehicle inventory fell sharply entering 2026, dropping to a 76-day supply after strong December sales.
Brand performance diverged, with luxury brands tight on supply while several mass-market...
Privatization bid for Toyota Industries meets shareholder opposition
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Elliott and other investors say Toyota’s higher bid still undervalues Toyota Industries.
Shares trading above the tender price signal continued resistance from minority shareholders.
The outcome could...
Ford worker suspended after heckling Trump during Detroit-area plant tour
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A Ford worker was suspended after heckling President Trump during a factory tour, prompting a brief but widely circulated exchange.
Ford, the White House, and the UAW...
FTC bans GM from selling driver data amid privacy violations
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The FTC banned GM and OnStar from sharing geolocation and driving behavior data with consumer reporting agencies for five years.
The automaker must obtain affirmative consent and...
Honda boosts gas-powered models as affordability pressures grow
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Honda plans to boost production of lower-priced, gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. as affordability concerns outweigh demand for electrified models.
The shift comes as the Trump administration...
Tesla to shift Full Self-Driving software to subscription-only model
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Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving software as a one-time purchase and shift to a subscription-only model.
The move supports the EV maker's strategy to grow recurring...
CDK survey reveals rising frustration among vehicle buyers in December
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December Ease of Purchase score lands at 69%, below 2025’s 84% average.
Vehicle availability dropped to 31%, forcing more shoppers to buy in transit or choose alternatives.
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