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CarGurus’ Kevin Roberts on how affordability is reshaping the auto market
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (360+ words) Affordability is still a challenge, but it's not affecting every buyer the same way. Data from CarGurus has shown a clear split, creating what's been called a "K-shaped" market. To help us unpack what that means for dealers in this…...
TSD Mobility teams up with Uber for Business to bring on-demand rides directly into the dealership workflow
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (209+ words) Through the TSD and Uber for Business integration, dealership staff can request rides for customers while they're waiting for repairs or other services, without switching applications. The experience is designed to simplify operations, while expanding transportation choices beyond traditional loaners…...
GM invests $30M in Fairfax Assembly workforce ahead of new vehicle launches
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (378+ words) The Kansas City plant is preparing employees for multiple vehicle launches as GM expands production across electric and gas-powered models. General Motors is investing more than $30 million to train and upskill workers at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City,…...
Ford names Lisa Drake president of new Ford Energy unit
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (348+ words) Ford launches the new unit as it pivots battery manufacturing toward energy storage amid softer EV demand. Ford Motor Co. has named longtime executive Lisa Drake as president of Ford Energy, marking a formal launch of the automaker's battery energy…...
Toyota retains global sales crown in 2025 as hybrid demand offsets US tariffs
3+ day, 8+ min ago (375+ words) Strong U.S. hybrid sales and local production helped Toyota post record global volume despite higher U.S. auto tariffs. Toyota CEO Koji Sato Toyota retained its position as the world's top-selling automaker in 2025, reporting record global sales of 10.5 million vehicles, supported by rising…...
Nvidia, Mercedes-Benz advance robotaxi plans with Uber
3+ day, 16+ min ago (231+ words) The companies are expanding autonomous driving collaboration around Mercedes" S-Class and MB.OS platform, intensifying competition with Tesla and Waymo. Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz Group AG are moving forward with plans to launch robotaxi services in major global cities, using Mercedes…...
Cars Commerce study uncovers evolving dealer priorities for 2026 – Brian Kramer
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (535+ words) Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. She is a recent honors cum laude graduate with a BFA in Mass Media from Valdosta State University. Jaelyn is an enthusiastic creator with more than four years of experience…...
2026 GMC Terrain Denali brings big luxury to a compact urban SUV
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (200+ words) All-wheel drive is available for just $2,000 more than the front-wheel-drive model, and for buyers in colder climates or those who value added traction, it is a worthwhile upgrade. With AWD equipped, the Terrain Denali can tow up to 1,500 pounds, adding…...
GM’s $7 billion EV reckoning: The company is doubling down on EVs!
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (300+ words) This disclosure follows closely on the heels of Ford's admission that its aggressive EV push resulted in roughly $20 billion in losses. The difference between the two companies is not the size of the miscalculation but the response. Ford is pulling…...
NHTSA opens probe after Waymo vehicle strikes child
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (200+ words) The incident follows multiple reports of Waymo vehicles illegally passing school buses, raising new safety concerns for children and other vulnerable pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday that it is opening an investigation after a Waymo…...