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Ford sales slide as rivals gain ground in trucks, SUVs, and EVs
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (457+ words) Ford Motor sales slipped 9% in March, in line with lower new-vehicle deliveries across the industry last month, although there were some notable differentiators for the Detroit automaker. The details: The company's overall sales fell to 457,315 vehicles for the quarter, down…...
Stellantis eyes Canadian production of Chinese EVs amid trade tensions
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (472+ words) Stellantis is reportedly considering building Chinese EVs in Canada, underscoring the ripple effects of Canada's ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. The details: Under a potential agreement, Stellantis would build the EVs with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., at…...
Nissan issues recall on 51 MY2026 LEAF vehicles over battery fire risk
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (125+ words) On March 31, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) logged a voluntary recall (No. 26V188) filed by Nissan covering 51 model-year 2026 LEAF vehicles over a potential battery defect. The issue: A manufacturing defect may have damaged battery cell material, which could cause…...
How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (647+ words) Mohawk Honda, located in Schenectady, N.Y., acquired 75 used vehicles directly from the service drive in March alone, up from 25 to 30 per month, after overhauling the people, processes, and pay plans behind the program. "Change up the people, the process, and the…...
Mercedes-Benz targets 30% U.S. sales growth with focus on core models and dealers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (405+ words) The luxury automaker's plan includes investing more than $7 billion in its U.S. footprint to reach 400,000 annual car sales in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain said the automaker is leaning into its core products to grow U.S. sales by 30% by the end…...
Chrysler recalls 178K+ Pacifica and Voyager minivans over side curtain airbag sealing defect
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (146+ words) Driving the news: Chrysler is recalling 178,246 Pacifica and Voyager minivans after finding that side curtain airbags may not seal properly, meaning they could fail to fully inflate during a crash and increase the risk of passengers being ejected through a…...
GM extends EV Plant shutdown as it leans further into gas-powered trucks
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (310+ words) GM is extending the idling of its Factory Zero electric-vehicle plant amid slowing EV sales, while doubling down on its gas-powered trucks. The details: The downtime at the Detroit manufacturing facility, which began on March 16, will now run through April…...
GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (636+ words) Mike Yates, general manager at BMW of Bridgewater in Bridgewater, N.J., is building his own AI tools in-house across service, inventory management, and search visibility, a move he says other operators should consider exploring. "A lot of people played with AI…...
GM adds sixth production day to meet heavy-duty truck demand
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (408+ words) GM is boosting heavy-duty truck production, adding a sixth day at one of its core Michigan facilities to meet growing demand for its gas-powered pickups. The details: The ramp-up will take place at GM's Flint Assembly plant, where the Chevrolet…...
Sky Auto case highlights risks of floorplan missteps as lenders move to seize vehicles
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (293+ words) A district judge has cleared the way for Stellantis Financial Services to take possession of $12.3 million in vehicle collateral from two Sky Auto Mall dealerships in eastern Iowa. The details: The decision, known as a writ of replevin, was issued…...