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AutoNation, Ken Garff Automotive among dealership buyers in Q3, Q4 deals

Stellantis, Acura, Ford, Kia and Volkswagen dealerships traded hands in four states in third-quarter and fourth-quarter transactions.

Chevy, Ford, Mitsubishi and Buick-GMC dealerships sell in Q3, Q4 deals

Chevy, Ford, Mitsubishi and Buick-GMC dealerships traded hands in third- and fourth-quarter deals across five states. Lithia Motors was the seller in one deal.

Toyota C-HR bows out of U.S., Canada

The C-HR, a blend of crossover and hatchback, was aimed primarily at younger buyers and was a key gateway to Toyota's light-truck lineup.

Autoneum workers end strike after new contract reached

Around 270 workers at an Autoneum plant in Bloomsburg, Pa., have reached an agreement with the Swiss automotive insulation supplier, ending a nearly week long strike by Local 1700.

Workers go on strike at key automotive insulation plant in Pa.

Autoneum, which makes sound and heat insulation systems, works with almost every major automaker, including General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis.

Ford Pro agrees to send 2,000 electric vans to Deutsche Post DHL Group

Ford Pro, the automaker's unit focusing on commercial customers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Post DHL Group to supply the German courier service with 2,000 electric vans.

Subprime borrowers faltering on payments

A recent CFPB report found auto loans originated in 2021 have a delinquency rating in the sixth quarter following their origination that is 13 percent higher than loans originated in 2018.

FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent

The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law.

Woman dies in crash during test drive outside Florida Nissan dealership

A central Florida woman was killed while participating in a test drive of a 2023 Nissan Rogue from a dealership in Winter Haven, Fla.

Honda Civic Type R: Small changes lead to big upgrade

A storied Honda nameplate has been retooled for 2023, the Civic Type R, with the automaker marking it the most powerful vehicle ever produced.

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