Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall 8% amid weakening demand in China
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Mercedes' core car sales fell 8% in Q2, with China deliveries down 30% amid intensifying competition.
U.S. sales rose 10% and BEV sales climbed 50% to 63,000...
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
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CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
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TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
SAH77.450-0.33%
TSLA362.86017.73%
GM87.9301.78%
F14.4100.42%
RIVN16.9700.96%
CYD39.8801.17%
HMC33.3700.77%
TM197.3505.11%
CVNA69.880-1.64%
PAG216.8700.32%
LAD370.7300.06%
AN199.490-0.6%
GPI261.850-1.97%
ABG214.810-0.56%
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Polestar cuts prices by up to $25,000 ahead of U.S. sales ban
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Polestar is discounting the Polestar 3 and 4 by up to $25,000 before its 2027 exit.
Commerce Department banned Polestar, owned by Geely, over Chinese software issues.
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NJ CAR launches campaign highlighting the value of local dealerships
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The leadership mistake holding dealerships back
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GM halts shipments of 2027 Vistiq over third-row seat hazard
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GM halted 2027 Cadillac Vistiq shipments amid a third-row seat recall
The recall covers 14,540 SUVs with a seatback that can trap a child while folding
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KKS Automotive continues growth along East Coast
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Ford signs long-term memory supply agreement with Micron
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Ford signs long-term Strategic Customer Agreement with Micron to secure next-gen vehicle chip supply.
Micron will expand automotive memory output, backed by its Manassas, Virginia DRAM production.
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Toyota invests $3.6B to expand Texas plant, shifts Tacoma production from Mexico
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Toyota's expanded U.S. truck production could improve future Tacoma inventory levels for dealers.
The investment reinforces Toyota's long-term commitment to North American manufacturing despite ongoing trade uncertainty.
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New-vehicle sales climb 4.4% in June as hybrids surge
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New-vehicle sales rose 4.4% year over year in June, reaching a 16.52 million SAAR, according to NADA.
Hybrid sales jumped 19.4% in the first half of 2026,...
Dave Cantin Group pairs athletes and dealers for a winning team
Professional athletes are increasingly looking past endorsement deals and building real ownership positions in businesses, including car dealerships. Therefore, the Dave Cantin Group (DCG) has responded by launching DCG Athlete Investment Services,...
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