U.S. eases some Taiwan tariffs under trade agreement
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Tariff relief may lower input costs for auto suppliers using Taiwanese precision parts and electronics.
There is a 15% cap on duties, which provides pricing stability for...
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May auto sales expected to hold steady despite economic uncertainty
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Stable sales demand suggests that affluent buyers continue to drive showroom traffic despite broader economic concerns.
Higher fuel prices and weak consumer sentiment remain risks dealers should...
Toyota global sales decline as Middle East conflict disrupts exports
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Ongoing disruptions in the Middle East could tighten vehicle supply and increase production volatility across the industry.
Toyota continues to see strong consumer demand despite softer global...
North Carolina sues VinFast over delayed EV plant project
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North Carolina’s lawsuit highlights the growing financial and political scrutiny of large-scale EV investments and incentive packages.
Automakers continue reassessing EV spending as weaker demand and changing...
U.S. seeks stricter auto content rules in USMCA talks with Mexico
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Stricter content requirements may increase vehicle production costs and put additional pricing pressure on new inventory.
Automakers could shift their supply chains toward U.S.-based manufacturing and...
Ford Mobile Service demand surges, Georgia dealer expands fleet to meet the momentum
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Akins Ford operates 25-plus mobile service vans covering a 100-mile radius from Winder, Georgia.
The dealership completed more than 2,000 mobile service visits in April 2026 alone.
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Dealer sentiment climbs on robust Q2 sales, future confidence falls
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Spring sales pushed dealer sentiment higher for the second straight quarter, but future confidence fell sharply.
The franchised and independent dealer divide widened across nearly every metric...
Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new Charlotte HQ
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Scout Motors is accelerating preparations for its 2027 vehicle launch with major investments in manufacturing and corporate operations.
The company’s Carolinas expansion could strengthen regional supplier networks...
Volvo secures U.S. approval to continue vehicle sales despite China-linked restrictions
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Volvo’s approval removes near-term uncertainty around the brand’s ability to continue selling connected vehicles in the U.S.
Increased U.S. production could improve inventory stability and reduce dealers'...
Toyota expands Tundra recall over engine contamination concerns
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Toyota’s expanding recall adds pressure to service departments already handling high recall volumes.
Dealers should prepare for increased customer concerns surrounding Tundra reliability and engine performance.
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