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• Stellantis targets a 25% U.S. sales increase in 2026, led by the new Cherokee.
• The 2026 Cherokee is Jeep’s first traditional hybrid in the U.S., rated at...
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• Lucid is cutting 12% of its workforce, affecting hundreds of employees.
• Production workers in Arizona are not impacted by the layoffs.
• The company is focused on margin...
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Nissan welcomes Chinese competition in Latin America and plans to compete on product and service.
Brazil and Mexico have raised tariffs as Chinese brands expand through aggressive...
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Rescinding the fuel content factor eases compliance burdens and reduces costs for automakers that supply dealers.
Dealer EV inventory strategies may need adjustment as automakers balance gas-powered...
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Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning.
Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...
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Uber will spend $100 million to build charging hubs for autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
The company aims to deploy robotaxis in at...
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Ford aims to launch a $30,000 electric pickup in 2027 using a new EV platform.
The company is cutting battery size, parts and assembly time to lower...
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB EVs in the U.S. for a third time to replace high-voltage batteries due to fire risk.
Early battery cells from Farasis...
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Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities.
Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
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Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs.
Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...