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Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony
31+ min ago (58+ words) Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony'Automotive News Separating auto tech hype from reality; Honda dealers revolt over Sony Incoming Toyota National Dealer Advisory Council chair George Haddad wants the council and the brand to work…...
Honda dealer council chief urges exit from ‘albatross’ Sony partnership
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (50+ words) Honda dealer council chief urges exit from "albatross" Sony partnership'Automotive News Honda dealer council chief urges exit from "albatross" Sony partnership At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility"s decision to bypass franchised stores for direct sales....
Toyota chair George Haddad: Addressing affordability is top priority
2+ hour ago (48+ words) Toyota chair George Haddad: Addressing affordability is top priority'Automotive News Toyota chair George Haddad: Addressing affordability is top priority At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility's decision to bypass franchised stores for direct sales. Retailers warn the…...
Former auto group CEO branches out on his own, buys 4 Ford dealerships
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (48+ words) Former auto group CEO branches out on his own, buys 4 Ford dealerships'Automotive News Former auto group CEO branches out on his own, buys 4 Ford dealerships General Motors is continuing to evaluate both plug-in and traditional hybrids as it considers how…...
Guest commentary: The real threat to dealers isn’t EVs or robotaxis — it’s affordable autonomy
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (60+ words) Guest commentary: The real threat to dealers isn't EVs or robotaxis " it's affordable autonomy'Automotive News Guest commentary: The real threat to dealers isn't EVs or robotaxis " it's affordable autonomy At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility's decision…...
Chevy waves flag with special-edition pickups and Corvette for America’s 250th
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (55+ words) Chevy waves flag with special-edition pickups and Corvette for America's 250th'Automotive News Chevy waves flag with special-edition pickups and Corvette for America's 250th At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility's decision to bypass franchised stores for direct sales....
Mercedes falls further behind BMW on EV sales
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (46+ words) Mercedes falls further behind BMW on EV sales'Automotive News Mercedes falls further behind BMW on EV sales At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility's decision to bypass franchised stores for direct sales. Retailers warn the venture threatens…...
Renault challenges Kia with the Filante hybrid crossover
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (46+ words) Renault challenges Kia with the Filante hybrid crossover'Automotive News Renault challenges Kia with the Filante hybrid crossover At the core of dealer discontent is Sony Honda Mobility's decision to bypass franchised stores for direct sales. Retailers warn the venture threatens…...
GM still studying plug-in hybrids, CEO Mary Barra says
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (42+ words) GM still studying plug-in hybrids, CEO Mary Barra says'Automotive News GM still studying plug-in hybrids, CEO Mary Barra says General Motors is continuing to evaluate both plug-in and traditional hybrids as it considers how the regulatory landscape could change....
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: A quick, rough-and-tumble EV gets hiking boots
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (50+ words) 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: A quick, rough-and-tumble EV gets hiking boots'Automotive News 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: A quick, rough-and-tumble EV gets hiking boots General Motors is continuing to evaluate both plug-in and traditional hybrids as it considers how the regulatory landscape could…...