Ford targets $30,000 EV with new battery strategy
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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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Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing
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Supplier relations and purchasing discipline directly impact vehicle availability, incentives and production stability
Leadership changes suggest Stellantis is prioritizing cost control and quality amid ongoing supply chain...
Mercedes-Benz recalls EQB EVs for third time over battery fire risk
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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...
Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on minority auto dealers
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Jesse Jackson linked civil rights advocacy to dealership ownership and supplier access in the auto retail industry.
His campaigns pressured automakers to expand minority representation in hiring...
Daily execution drives dealership success
Dave Anderson, leadership coach and author, says sustaining success in a high-performance culture requires showing up every day to prove yourself and execute the activities that drive results.
In the ninth...
Matt Bowers Auto Group acquires Bill Estes CDJR in Indiana
Matt Bowers Auto Group has acquired Bill Estes Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Brownsburg, Indiana, from Asbury Automotive Group. The transaction closed in February 2026 and marks the group’s first dealership in Indiana....
NAPA parent Genuine Parts plans to split automotive and industrial businesses
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Genuine Parts plans to separate its automotive and industrial businesses into two publicly traded companies.
The automotive unit generated more than $15 billion in revenue in 2025,...
Subaru Crosstrek named the most dependable small SUV in J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study
Subaru Crosstrek named The Most Dependable Small SUV in America
Subaru Crosstrek also named top Small SUV in JD Power 2026 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards for third consecutive year.
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Ford CEO discusses potential joint ventures for Chinese automakers in the U.S.
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A JV framework could introduce Chinese-backed vehicles into the U.S. retail network under American-controlled partnerships.
Increased global competition may pressure pricing, margins and inventory strategies at the...
Digital transactions fuel spike in dealership fraud, eLend Solutions survey shows
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Nearly 80% of dealers report rising fraud over the past two years.
Almost half lost four or more vehicles to identity fraud.
Most dealers link increased fraud...
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