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Nissan streamlines lineup, focuses on AI-driven future
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (600+ words) On the dash: Nissan targets 1 million U. S. sales by 2030, led by SUVs, Rogue Hybrid e-POWER and the return The post Nissan's future focusing on fewer models, AI technology and more powertrain options appeared first on CBT News. Nissan targets 1 million U. S. sales…...
Swickard Auto Group and Reynolds and Reynolds expand partnership with AI-powered curator and engagement solutions
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (184+ words) DAYTON, Ohio / LAS VEGAS, Nev. "April 14, 2026 " Reynolds and Reynolds and Swickard Auto Grouptoday announced an expanded partnership to deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools designed to improve customer engagement, strengthen retention, and drive more consistent communication across Swickard's dealership network. The…...
Hyundai ends stop-sale of Palisade SUVs, issues recall
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (181+ words) Hyundai resumes sales of select 2026 Palisade models after deploying a software fix that addresses a power-folding third-row seat obstruction-detection issue linked to the recall. Sales of Hyundai's Palisade SUV have resumed after the South Korean automaker ended a stop-sale on…...
How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (872+ words) Fixed operations in automotive dealerships are rapidly shifting as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation replace manual workflows, improving efficiency, customer The post How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency appeared first on CBT News. Fixed operations in…...
NTSB faults Ford Blue Cruise after two fatal crashes, calls for stricter oversight
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (371+ words) Federal investigators say Ford's hands-free system failed to prevent driver distraction in two 2024 crashes that killed three people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday criticized Ford's Blue Cruise hands-free driver-assistance system for failing to ensure that drivers were…...
Nissan slashes global lineup by 20%, pushes hybrid comeback in U. S.
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (481+ words) Aggressive lineup cut and hybrid revival signal bold U. S. dealer reset under new Nissan CEO Nissan is placing the U. S. at the center of its global turnaround strategy, targeting more than 1 million annual sales in the market by 2030 as it overhauls its…...
Ford warns against Chinese EVs, Tesla advances AI, VW deliveries fall
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (66+ words) Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out gas incentives in high-cost states. Read More Tesla rolls out Spring 2026 update with AI, self-driving push. Read More Volkswagen deliveries fall as China, U. S. demand weaken in Q1. Read More Nissan slashes…...
Navy Federal's Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index shows spike in vehicle ownership costs driven by gasoline prices
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (314+ words) Data tracks various costs of vehicle ownership, including gasoline, maintenance and servicing fees. VIENNA, Va. (BUSINESS WIRE)Navy Federal Credit Union'today released the latest iteration of its Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index, revealing a record-high in the cost of…...
Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out gas incentives in high-cost states
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (250+ words) The automaker warns of global competition risks while offering short-term relief to price-sensitive U. S. buyers. Ford is escalating its stance on global competition while adjusting its domestic pricing strategy, as CEO Jim Farley calls for limits on Chinese automakers entering the…...
Volkswagen deliveries fall as China, U. S. demand weaken in Q1
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (232+ words) Global volume declines 4% despite European growth, as tariffs and EV headwinds pressure key markets. Volkswagen Group reported a 4% year-over-year decline in global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2026, as sharp drops in China and the United States outweighed gains…...