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Renault to cut up to 20% of engineers as competition from China heats
1+ hour ago (60+ words) Automotive News Renault to cut up to 20% of engineers as competition from China heats Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships was examined…...
2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is all about open air, lightweighting and rowing your own gears
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (68+ words) Automotive News 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is all about open air, lightweighting and rowing your own gears Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships…...
Volvo plans XC40 redesign for early 2027 as U. S. sales slump
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (58+ words) Automotive News Volvo plans XC40 redesign for early 2027 as U. S. sales slump Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships was examined on a per-dealership basis....
2027 Mercedes EQS EV update follows in S-Class" footsteps
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (54+ words) Automotive News 2027 Mercedes EQS EV update follows in S-Class" footsteps Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships was examined on a per-dealership basis....
First Shift: Toyota's EV blitz
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (25+ words) Steel and aluminum tariff revised; Toyota's EV blitz; Nissan bets on e-Power hybrid; Slate Auto raises $650 million First Shift: Toyota's EV blitz...
Nissan pushes for relief from "unfair" 25% tariff on imports from Mexico
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (111+ words) The Mexico-made Kicks and Sentra are critical volume players, representing nearly 30 percent of Nissan's U. S. sales last year. Nissan pushes for relief from "unfair' 25% tariff on imports from Mexico Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per…...
How auto lenders can reduce AI compliance risk before regulators act
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (112+ words) Auto lenders and F&I offices can protect themselves from AI compliance violations by testing models for discrimination and validating AI-generated calculations, experts say. How auto lenders can reduce AI compliance risk before regulators act Smaller dealership groups performed better…...
Chery launches second Lepas SUV for Europe with dual powertrain strategy
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (116+ words) Chery's Lepas brand debuts the L6 compact SUV for European markets with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The vehicle shares technology with sibling brands Jaecoo and Omoda. Chery launches second Lepas SUV for Europe with dual powertrain strategy Smaller dealership groups…...
Why high turnover is a dealership's biggest compliance risk
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (96+ words) Turnover, not fraud, is a dealership's biggest compliance risk, writes Doug Fusco. Why high turnover is a dealership's biggest compliance risk Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive…...
After decade-long sales skid, course correction puts Stellantis Canada on growth trajectory
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (69+ words) The automaker has seen its market share in Canada erode dramatically over the past decade, but the first quarter of 2026 marked the start of a reversal, said CEO Trevor Longley. After decade-long sales skid, course correction puts Stellantis Canada on…...