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Putting powerful AI agents into the automotive cabin has so much potential to declutter the experience — if automakers are OK with losing some control. https://t.co/5S3NRn1u7e

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What started as a battery factory for GM is instead supplying batteries for Toyota EVs and energy storage. https://t.co/Kd8xpDDzUw

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Land Rover's recently revealed Defender Dakar has a Flight mode, and if you've seen off-roaders racing on dunes, it's exactly what it sounds. https://t.co/KMlwB3KFmO

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All four of the top-performing fast-charging networks are automaker-affiliated, underscores JD Power. #Ionna https://t.co/2Alih2r78l

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What's in the future for Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler?
So much! Stellantis' executive in charge of seeing its very big plan through for the U.S. outlines all that's ahead. https://t.co/z85ncH0mOr

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Is the UK's EV mandate seeking 80% EVs by 2030 too out of pace with EV demand? That government has launched a review that industry interests are applauding. https://t.co/0UIgzcuwig

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Ahead of Bentley's first EV, the British luxury automaker is having its UX chief also lead exterior design. https://t.co/1TFzoAU95r

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The recall follows several major OEM recalls for camera faults over the past 15 months. Stellantis said recall notices will be mailed beginning in September with additional information and instructions for customers. https://t.co/URoWpMJQ3Q

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Austin's Continental Automotive Group has provided Sunny Rathore the path from manager at Honda and Subaru stores to dealer principal of a new Nissan store. https://t.co/Z0FGAmsklC

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Stellantis' Illinois plant has been idle since 2023, but it's set for a restart in 2028 as the home of the next Jeep Cherokee. https://t.co/aQPn1N51RW

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Jaguar Land Rover remained profitable in the quarter representing April–June — despite various trading challenges. https://t.co/f3FIK5BRRx

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Gasoline versions of the Mercedes C-Class go forth with a subtle refresh on the outside but get substantial interface improvements inside — including AI agents. https://t.co/s15cEGsAVC

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AllDayEnergy signals a consistent experience for V2X. Could this also be the first step toward bidirectional charging hardware branded for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis? https://t.co/8lBfC92ncE

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The new station in Warren, Michigan, is located directly across from GM’s Global Technical Center and features 12 high-power chargers equipped with both Combined Charging System and Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard plugs. #EVgo #GMEnergy https://t.co/tlG5gZSkyA

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Carvana sees a larger used-car inventory as a way to accelerate its business — and take advantage of all the efficiencies it's managed behind the scenes. https://t.co/fZ2quhx81G

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Jaguar is eschewing a recent trend in its upcoming Type 01 by focusing on buttons and omitting a large screen from its central control panel. See photos: https://t.co/jeay1Ur07s

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Sonic Automotive is going for sales volume with its EchoPark used-only stores — and it's willing to sacrifice some margin to get there. https://t.co/sz8DqcLFKa

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Some 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrids have a gauge cluster that can unexpectedly go dark — pulling safety basics like hazard lights, turn signals and seat belt reminders with it. https://t.co/jhC7pOYunk

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Owners of 2019-2026 Ram 1500 pickups potentially face another safety recall — this one over seat belts. https://t.co/avLKngtuLr

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Vehicles imported from China to the U.S. are currently subject to a tariff rate of 52.5%. That includes the midsize Nautilus SUV, which is assembled exclusively in China by Changan Ford, a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Changan Automobile. #ford https://t.co/vBCFXLgSjS