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Six dealerships traded hands in five separate transactions in the first, second and third quarters. Here’s a look at the deals involving import and domestic dealerships and stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oregon and Minnesota. McGavock Auto Group dealership acquired after failed sale to LMP One of McGavock Auto Group’s Texas dealerships that was slated to […]

A manufacturing error led to a recall of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, according to NHTSA. The rear door window trim bars may detach in several 2020-22 GLE and GLS models, including AMG and Maybach variants. An estimate in a Sept. 12 statement indicates about 161,000 vehicles are affected. Dealers will inspect and fix the trim bars for

DETROIT — A shade reminiscent of a volcanic explosion represents North America’s latest car color trend, auto coatings supplier BASF said at the Detroit auto show. BASF showcased the shade Lava at the show Wednesday. The color represents a crossroads of high technology and sustainability, BASF designers said. Lava, a charcoal gray with red undertones,

President Joe Biden unveiled the latest developments in his efforts to deploy 500,000 electric-vehicle chargers Wednesday. Automakers unveiled EVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox and Cadillac Lyriq in the days heading into the Detroit auto show. Not to be overlooked: EV charging companies themselves. Autel Energy, the U.S. subsidiary of China-based Autel Intelligent Technology Corp.,

DETROIT — Lincoln Motor Co. expects a continued winnowing of its dealer network in the coming years as it pivots to electric vehicles, but the brand has no plans to offer a formal buyout program like some of its rivals. Lincoln President Joy Falotico said in an interview Wednesday she expects the luxury make will

DETROIT — The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is sticking with the V-8 power that made it a global icon, even as the segment it created shifts around it. The biggest changes to the 2024 pony car, unveiled Wednesday at the Detroit auto show, are with the interior, which now offers an optional “digital cockpit” with two

DETROIT — Chevrolet is tweaking the Tahoe RST for the 2023 model year, bumping up horsepower and torque slightly with a four-wheel-drive Performance Edition. The vehicle was set to debut Wednesday at the North American International Detroit Auto Show. Chevy engineers cribbed suspension parts from the Tahoe PPV, a police pursuit model, for the RST

DETROIT — Chrysler is bringing a power rush to the 300 before the aging sedan says farewell. The brand is closing out the 300’s run by throwing in a 6.4-liter Hemi engine with 485 hp. Chrysler said the 300C variant it showed Tuesday ahead of the Detroit auto show will have a limited production run

Striking Kokomo Casting Plant union workers in Indiana ratified an agreement with Stellantis on Monday, ending a standoff after local contract negotiations broke down late last week. “Stellantis is pleased that members of UAW Local 1166 at the Kokomo, Indiana, Casting Plant have ratified a new local agreement,” the company said in a statement Tuesday.

Self-driving technology company Argo AI is rolling out an all-inclusive collection of autonomous vehicle products and services designed for commercial use to fit fleets and all vehicle types. Besides self-driving technology, products from the company based in Pittsburgh include a vehicle and fleet management system and a data analytics platform for vehicles used in ride-hailing