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China car sales fall 22% in May as oil prices crush petrol demand
32+ min ago (462+ words) Summary: Source: China Passenger Car Association, via The Wall Street Journal (gated) China's auto market extended its slump in May, with retail passenger car sales dropping 22. 1% from a year earlier to 1. 51 million units, as surging oil prices continued to erode…...
Americans are asking for bigger engines. Automakers are delivering
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (421+ words) High gasoline prices haven't deterred some truck drivers who prefer V8s....
Tariffs and Iraq war affect auto industry
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (176+ words) First it was President Trump's tariffs. Then came the Iran conflict. Both are sending shockwaves through the national auto industry. And while disruptions have driven up prices for both new cars and parts to fix old ones, at least one…...
Researchers claim EV usage in China may have saved thousands of lives
39+ min ago (489+ words) An expected, but still a welcome outcome A recent study by researchers in China points to reduced air pollution linked to EVs, saving as many as 262, 000 lives by lowering local populations' exposure to pollutants. The study indicates that reduced exposure…...
Pepsi Co, Gatik announce agreement on autonomous freight
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (177+ words) Jonesboro Sun Autonomous American semi-truck with a trailer, controlled by artificial intelligence, drives on the road. NEW YORK " A new project will help a worldwide-known company with getting its product to stores in Arkansas using autonomous vehicles, officials said Monday....
Why You Should Not Trust Third-Party Auto Website Pricing
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (775+ words) Written By: Jerry Reynolds | Jun 8, 2026 11: 04: 07 AM If you've shopped for a vehicle online recently, you've probably seen these labels: These little badges appear next to vehicle listings on third-party automotive websites and are designed to help shoppers quickly identify which…...
Baltimore car wash chain acquired by industry giant
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (123+ words) WBAL News Radio Baltimore car wash chain acquired by industry giant A local car wash chain has been acquired by an industry giant that operates more than 100 locations. Miami-based El Car Wash announced May 28 that it closed a deal for…...
Car Dealership Secrets: Your BEST Buying Strategy #shorts
5+ hour ago (181+ words) Black Press USA NEVER Pay Full Price! Kia Trade-In Secrets Revealed #shorts LIVE from the AFL-CIO Convention | Minneapolis Car Dealership Secrets: Your BEST Buying Strategy #shorts Study: Waiting Lists for Child Care Assistance Nearly Doubled MIP on 89. 3 | LIVE from AFL-CIO…...
Passenger Vehicle retail sales surge 23. 25% in May 2026
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (441+ words) Passenger vehicle retail sales surged 23. 25 % "year-on-year to 402, 591 units in May, helping the country's loverall auto retail market grow 9. 55 % "to 2. 53 million units despite a sharp fuel-price hike, intense heatwave conditions and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to data released by…...
China's auto sales plunge 22. 3% in May as local demand falters
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (295+ words) Feels like: 19. 3 C19. 3 F | Clear Passenger car sales in China's domestic market dropped significantly in May, marking the eighth straight month of decline, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association. Passenger car sales in the world's largest auto…...