This week in automotive news: Detroit's big three amp-up union talks, September car sales data, and Ford's new F-150 Lightning Flash.

Weekly roundup: UAW talks intensify, U.S. auto sales hold steady, Ford unveils F-150 Lightning Flash

CBT News - October 6, 2023

Earlier this week: The Detroit-Three and the United Auto Workers union have ramped up their contract negotiations, as reported by sources and further confirmed by Reuters. This development unfolds amid...

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Car sales held steady in September, allowing third-quarter volumes to improve across import and domestic automotive brands.

GM keeps lead over Ford, Honda accelerates car sales, Toyota scores EV win

CBT News Staff Writer - October 4, 2023

Car sales held steady in September, boosting third-quarter volumes at major domestic and import automakers in the U.S. Japanese automakers saw solid year-over-year improvements in the U.S., especially at Honda. The...

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Firelands Auto Group, operated by Patrick O’Brien, has added Firelands Honda, to their growing group of Ohio-based stores.

Firelands Auto Group acquires Victory Honda of Sandusky

CBT News Editorial Team - September 28, 2023

Victory Honda of Sandusky, previously owned by Victory Automotive Group, has been sold to Firelands Auto Group. Firelands Auto Group, operated by Patrick O’Brien, has added Firelands Honda, located at...

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McGeorge Toyota was part of the McGeorge Family of Dealerships, which has been in business for more than 60 years.

High-volume Virginia dealership McGeorge Toyota sells to Graham Ourisman Automotive

CBT News Editorial Team - September 27, 2023

Dealer Rod McGeorge has sold McGeorge Toyota, the number four volume franchise dealer in the state of Virginia, to Graham Ourisman Automotive. Haig Partners LLC served as the exclusive sell-side...

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AutoNation has hired former Nissan and Gulf State Toyota executive Jeff Parent to replace outgoing chief operations officer Steve Kwak.

AutoNation appoints former Gulf States Toyota Pres. Jeff Parent to COO

CBT News Staff Writer - September 25, 2023

AutoNation has appointed former president and general manager of Gulf States Toyota, Jeff Parent, to serve as the dealership group's new chief operating officer. Parent will replace outgoing COO Steve Kwak,...

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Toyota will ramp up EV production, aiming towards 600,000 by 2025 – Nikkei

Jaelyn Campbell - September 22, 2023

Nikkei Asia reported that Toyota would increase its EV production under its upscale Lexus and other Toyota brands. According to the Nikkei report, the Japanese carmaker will likely increase the volume...

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UAW demands challenge Detroit’s Big 3 — Is there balance between pay and productivity?

Steve Greenfield - September 22, 2023

Welcome to another edition of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, where I put recent automotive and mobility news items into context in...

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Weekly roundup: Asbury acquires Jim Koons dealerships, Toyota’s Tri-Gen power, Ford’s hybrid F-150 ambitions

CBT News - September 15, 2023

Earlier this week: Asbury Automotive Group expanded its reach with the landmark acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive, which included 29 car brands across 20 storefronts. In sustainable energy news, Toyota...

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Toyota reveals next-generation EV batteries, promising a 497-mile range

Jaelyn Campbell - September 14, 2023

Toyota has unveiled additional details about the new, advanced batteries that will power its next-generation EVs after announcing a new battery electric vehicle facility that will begin producing new models...

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David Christ joins Inside Automotive to share his perspectives on the car market and what Toyota dealers should expect in the coming months.

What Toyota dealers can expect in the final stretch of 2023 — David Christ | Toyota

CBT News Staff Writer - September 11, 2023

Toyota dealers are set to gather for their annual National Dealer Meeting later this month, where they will learn more about the direction of the franchise and the new products...

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Weekly roundup: UAW talks intensify, U.S. auto sales hold steady, Ford unveils F-150 Lightning Flash

GM keeps lead over Ford, Honda accelerates car sales, Toyota scores EV win

Firelands Auto Group acquires Victory Honda of Sandusky

High-volume Virginia dealership McGeorge Toyota sells to Graham Ourisman Automotive

AutoNation appoints former Gulf States Toyota Pres. Jeff Parent to COO

Toyota will ramp up EV production, aiming towards 600,000 by 2025 – Nikkei

UAW demands challenge Detroit’s Big 3 — Is there balance between pay and productivity?

Weekly roundup: Asbury acquires Jim Koons dealerships, Toyota’s Tri-Gen power, Ford’s hybrid F-150 ambitions

Toyota reveals next-generation EV batteries, promising a 497-mile range

What Toyota dealers can expect in the final stretch of 2023 — David Christ | Toyota

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