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Eric Soskin, the former Department of Transportation inspector general dismissed by President Donald Trump, said he is confident that the office's work will continue in his absence.

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Strong consumer demand, aided by rising incentives, is pushing the market, but softer fleet deliveries will hold back the total.

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Stellantis proposes 2 new directors as governance shifts to North America

The proposed directors both have close ties to the U.S. The move gives Chairman John Elkann, who is steering Stellantis while it searches for a new CEO to replace Carlos Tavares, a greater grip on the automaker.

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