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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

EV surge juices Sept. sales at Hyundai, Kia as federal tax credit expires

U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.5 percent to 7.5 percent in September, forecasters say, driven by EV demand and light-truck volume.

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ZF slashes 7,600 jobs in cost-cutting push

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Ford CEO Jim Farley sounds alarm on skilled-trades shortages

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Automotive titan Rick 'Mr. H' Hendrick stays humble amid rock-star career

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Infographic: Top 4 findings—What your marketing strategy is missing

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CanadaOne Auto agrees to $1B partial takeover by Australia's Eagers Automotive

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The cost race is on: Why incremental fixes won't save legacy automakers

New challengers can build cars at one-third the cost of traditional OEMs. Too many still bet on small fixes. That won't close the gap.

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In our opinion: Lessons from America's EV tax credit experiment

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Toyota offers dealers ideas to spruce up their showrooms without breaking the bank

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End of electric vehicle tax credits; EV Politics Project's Mike Murphy

Federal electric vehicle tax credits expire at midnight. General Motors and Ford are using their financing arms to offer the federal incentive beyond its expiration. Plus, EV Politics Project founder Mike Murphy talks about the state of electrification as federal support evaporates.

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