Ford invests $1 billion to modernize Kentucky Truck Plant
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Ford is investing $1 billion to modernize the Kentucky Truck Plant, its key production site for Super Duty trucks and large SUVs.
The new paint shop supports...
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Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale
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Buy/sell activity reached a record 462 transactions in the trailing 12 months through June.
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Don Hall warns dealers to prepare for Chinese competition
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August sales remain strong despite rising vehicle payments
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August new-vehicle sales remained solid, with the 16.8 million-unit SAAR running ahead of the full-year 2026 forecast.
Hybrid demand continues to strengthen as BEV share falls, giving...
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Kia’s VP of sales talks record volume and chasing a 900,000-unit year
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Cox Automotive partners with Nova Credit to embed cash flow intelligence into Dealertrack
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U.S.-Canada trade tensions deepen as tariff dispute threatens auto sector
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New U.S. tariffs, now at 50% on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, could raise costs for vehicles, parts and other products moving across the border.
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Tesla launches Cybercabs in Austin, NHTSA takes notice
Tesla is carrying public riders in Austin in a car with no steering wheel or pedals.
NHTSA is evaluating the operation, and federal caps limit how fast the Cybercab can...
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