New vehicle prices surge 33% as buyers turn to longer loans
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New vehicle prices have risen 33% since 2020, driving average monthly payments to about $760.
Longer loan terms of 72 months or more are becoming common as...
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Court ruling restores Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay plan, ending years-long dispute
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The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Elon Musk’s $139 billion 2018 Tesla pay package, reversing a lower court ruling.
Musk’s net worth rose to $749 billion, widening his...
Volkswagen pauses US ID. Buzz sales as EV demand cools
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Volkswagen is halting U.S. exports of the ID. Buzz after just over a year due to slow sales, high pricing, and excessive dealer inventory.
The expiration of...
Nissan plans to double NISMO lineup by 2028
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Nissan plans to expand its global NISMO lineup from five models to 10 by 2028.
The move supports a broader turnaround strategy focused on motorsports and performance...
Waymo resumes robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout disruptions
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Waymo’s service pause highlights how infrastructure failures can disrupt fully driverless systems, even as robotaxi deployments expand.
The incident underscores regulatory and operational contrasts between Waymo’s driverless...
Cars Commerce appoints Tobias Hartmann CEO, effective Jan. 15
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Tobias Hartmann will become CEO of Cars Commerce on Jan. 15, 2026, succeeding longtime leader Alex Vetter.
Hartmann brings more than 25 years of global marketplace and...
Canada unlikely to reach quick U.S. deal on steel, aluminum tariffs
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Canada-US sectoral tariff talks are paused, with negotiations likely deferred to the next USMCA review.
Key disputes include steel, aluminum, forest products, dairy, and digital taxes, affecting...
UAW shuffles leadership after monitor details retaliation scheme
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A federal monitor found evidence of retaliation, falsified allegations and deleted text messages involving senior UAW officials.
The UAW reinstated key department leaders, disciplined staff and changed...
Toyota eyes trade relief with plan to sell US vehicles in Japan
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Toyota will export U.S.-produced Camry, Highlander, and Tundra models to Japan starting in 2026.
The move is part of Toyota’s strategy to influence U.S.-Japan trade relations and...
CarMax boosts marketing, cuts margins to fight sales slump
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CarMax’s comparable used-vehicle sales fell 9% in Q3, exceeding analyst expectations.
The company will accept lower margins and increase marketing to attract buyers.
Competition from online rivals,...
