U.S. sales of new light duty vehicles slowed “considerably” in June after several months in which Americans rushed to lock in pre-tariff prices, according to the latest reports from Automotive News. +
Lexus and Nissan models lead J.D. Power’s latest Initial Quality Study as buyers of all brands express growing frustration with touchscreen-powered infotainment systems. +
Automotive News reports a group of Florida dealers has formally challenged Scout Motors’ plans to sell EVs directly to consumers, citing state law establishing the EV maker as a “common entity” with Volkswagen. +
President Donald Trump levied new tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China with no exemptions for vehicles or auto parts. +
Penske and Hendrick Automotive rank No. 1 among public and private dealer groups in Reputation’s latest rankings of North American auto retailers, earning the only 800-plus scores in their segments. +
U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales rose to 15.7 million in 2024, a 2.5% year-over-year increase driven by big gains among certain brands, marques and types and capped by a 4.1 million-unit fourth quarter. +
The Nissan Titan, Ford Edge and Chevrolet Camaro are among the highest-profile and longest-serving models that have ceased production or won’t last past the 2025 model year. +
Sonic Automotive and Kerrigan Advisors announced the acquisition of Audi New Orleans from Bohn Brothers Automotive Group. The Metairie, La., store has served the Crescent City area since 2009. +
A variety of automakers issue recalls for safety and technical issues, impacting millions of vehicles globally. +
