Americans spent an average of $49,077 to buy a new vehicle in August as KBB analysts report the biggest year-over-year price hike since 2023, driven by new models and strong EV sales. +
Sheriff’s detectives donned polo shirts borrowed from Linus Cadillac Buick GMC to catch a man accused of fraud for attempting to acquire a $75,000 SUV with a stolen ID. +
Sonic Automotive has become the nation’s largest-volume Jaguar Land Rover retailer with the acquisition of four California dealerships from US Auto Trust. +
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. +
A GMC Sierra owner claims the recall affecting nearly 600,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac trucks and SUVs will not resolve an issue that could cause sudden loss of propulsion. +
An unspecified number of SUVs produced by General Motors between 2021 and 2024 and equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 will be recalled over an issue that could cause loss of propulsion. +
Kelley Blue Book reports U.S. sales of new EVs increased by 10% in the first quarter, led in part by 30,000 units moved by General Motors dealers, while sales of market leader Tesla slipped. +
U.S. new-vehicle sales reported to Automotive News showed multiple double-digit gains and few losses in March as new tariffs set to go into effect starting April 3 are expected to raise prices. +
Autotrader editors say they were “pleasantly surprised” to add Volkswagen’s fully electric ID. Buzz minivan to their Best New Cars of 2025 list, which highlights 10 models available for less than $110,000. +
J.D. Power’s latest survey of dealership service customers ranks Porsche and Subaru first among premium and mass market brands but finds 12% of all repairs fell short on the first attempt. +
