Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Nov. sales results | Stellantis' hiring spree | What's causing massive engine failures? | Auto loan schemer gets counts reduced

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Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

Hyundai sales slip in Nov. as EVs slide again; Kia volume up 2.6%

U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to drop for a second consecutive month in November on weaker EV demand and fewer selling days.

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Stellantis goes on hiring spree in Auburn Hills in rebuild bid following worries it might leave

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Trump frees former GPB Capital CEO David Gentile after Ponzi-like scheme sentence tied to dealerships

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Eliminate the silent profit killers in your dealership

Turbulence continues to buffet the retail auto industry. Issues such as rising costs, tightening used-car inventories and shifting consumer behaviors and expectations all pose challenges to dealership revenue and profitability.

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Power failure: What's causing massive engine recalls

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Pressure grows on CEO Ola Källenius as Mercedes-Benz's luxury strategy stalls

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Half of gen Z car buyers skip the dealership. Here's what that means for auto marketers.

It's hard to believe, but Gen Z are making big life purchases like cars directly online and skipping the in-person experience altogether.

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Refreshed Volvo XC60's rewards for plugging in need to be richer

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Former GM exec sees big opportunity for electric work trucks despite EV slowdown

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Coleman Automotive and Prime Dealer Equity Fund want to grow dealership count together

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Stellantis hiring spree; ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry

Stellantis goes on a hiring spree at its North American headquarters. Pressure grows on Mercedes' CEO as the company's luxury strategy stalls. Plus, ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry explains why charging attempts still fail despite better uptime.

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