ICYMI: Sen. Bernie Moreno tells CBT Live that Mercedes-Benz will not be banned from the U.S. under the Chinese vehicle bill. Ford’s F-150 supplier issue will cut third-quarter wholesale shipments, according to CEO Jim Farley. Stellantis is holding to its 2026 guidance, according to its second-quarter results. GM kept the U.S. sales lead in the third quarter, but Toyota cut it to 37,751 vehicles. NIADA dealers are urging Congress to act on four bills covering vehicle repair data, catalytic converter theft, CFPB reform and FCRA liability.
Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week’s automotive industry news.
Sen. Moreno says Chinese vehicle bill will not ban Mercedes-Benz in the U.S.
According to Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Mercedes-Benz will not be banned from selling vehicles in the U.S. under the Chinese vehicle bill. Sen. Moreno said this week that talks are ongoing to make sure that doesn’t happen. Sen. Moreno joined CBT Live on Thursday for an exclusive interview on the latest on the bill and what’s next. Read More
Ford’s Farley says F-150 supplier issues are fixed
Ford’s F-150 supplier issue will reduce third-quarter wholesale shipments, CEO Jim Farley told reporters Wednesday. An internal memo said F-150 production halted last week at the Dearborn Truck Plant, but was set to resume Tuesday. Read More
Filosa says Stellantis turnaround plan will pay off by 2027
Stellantis is holding to its 2026 guidance, which calls for a mid-single-digit percentage increase in net revenue. The automaker also expects a low-single-digit adjusted operating income margin, according to its second-quarter financial results. Read More
GM keeps U.S. sales crown in Q3, but Toyota’s hybrid surge is closing in fast
General Motors (GM) kept the U.S. sales lead in the third quarter, but Toyota cut it to 37,751 vehicles, according to GM’s and Toyota’s sales reports. GM blamed its decline mostly on a much smaller EV market and discontinued vehicles. EV sales fell about 62% from a year ago, when buyers rushed to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit before it expired in September 2025. Read More
NIADA dealers take 4 policy priorities to Capitol Hill
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) opened its 12th annual National Policy Conference Monday in Washington, D.C. The NIADA is urging Congress to add the REPAIR Act to the 2026 surface transportation reauthorization to protect access to vehicle repair data, to cosponsor the PART Act to curb catalytic converter theft, and to bring the CFPB reform bill (H.R. 10184) and the FCRA Liability Harmonization Act (H.R. 5775) to a full House vote. Read More
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