auto industry

Weekly roundup: Used retail sales rise, Stellantis launches internal “emergency room,” Scout wins Colorado license

- December 20, 2025
ICYMI: Used-vehicle sales climbed, and CPO sales dipped in November. Stellantis launched an internal overhaul as sales slowed across Europe and the U.S. Scout Motors won approval to sell vehicles...
Wilson Auto Family enters Kansas with acquisition of Dutch Miller GMC of El Dorado

Wilson Auto Family enters Kansas with acquisition of Dutch Miller GMC of El Dorado

- December 19, 2025
Performance Brokerage Services advised on the sale of Dutch Miller GMC of El Dorado in Kansas from Chris Miller of Dutch Miller Auto Group to Aaron Wilson of Wilson Auto...

Canada unlikely to reach deal on tariffs, UAW shifts leadership, Toyota eyes trade relief

- December 19, 2025
Top Stories Canada unlikely to reach quick U.S. deal on steel, aluminum tariffs. Read More UAW shuffles leadership after monitor details retaliation scheme. Read More Toyota eyes trade relief with plan to sell...
The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale of its ownership interest in three Southern California Penske dealerships to Franchise Equity Partners

The Presidio Group exclusively advises Hartz Automotive in the sale of its ownership interest in three Southern California Penske dealerships to Franchise Equity Partners

- December 19, 2025
CERRITOS, Calif. — Dec. 19, 2025 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail...
Canada, Carney,

Canada unlikely to reach quick U.S. deal on steel, aluminum tariffs

- December 19, 2025
On the Dash: 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...
Toyota,

Toyota eyes trade relief with plan to sell US vehicles in Japan

- December 19, 2025
On the Dash: 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...
Toyota Texas Earns 2025 Global Safety Excellence Award

Toyota Texas earns 2025 Global Safety Excellence Award

- December 18, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 18, 2025) – Following a competitive process across its footprint worldwide, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) named Toyota Texas as its Global Safety Excellence Award winner for 2025. The prestigious...

US, Japan advance $550B investment, Ford drops $6.5B EV battery deal, Mercedes shifts leadership

- December 18, 2025
Top Stories US, Japan begin selecting projects for $550 billion investment fund. Read More Ford ends $6.5B EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution amid EV pullback. Read More Mercedes revamps leadership as...
LG Energy Solution, Ford

Ford ends $6.5B EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution amid EV pullback

- December 18, 2025
On the Dash: Ford is scaling back its EV strategy, terminating a $6.5 billion battery deal and canceling multiple EV models amid shifting demand and policy conditions. Battery suppliers are...
Mercedes, luxury

Mercedes revamps leadership as luxury strategy faces EV headwinds

- December 18, 2025
On the Dash: Mercedes is tightening executive control as CEO Ola Källenius doubles down on a luxury-led strategy ahead of a make-or-break 2026. AMG performance is offsetting EV softness, with...


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