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The Best Auto Glass Cleaners
Having good visibility is super important. The best auto glass cleaners are designed to clean your glass easily and efficiently, leaving no streaks or residue behind. Clean windows are an important part of having a safe driving experience. Reduced…
Toyota Explores Hydrogen Power for Auto Parts Supply Chain
Toyota Motor Corporation is evaluating a shift toward hydrogen-powered trucks to handle its auto parts supply chain. The initiative comes as geopolitical instability in the Middle East puts pressure on global oil supplies, driving up fuel costs and…
Auto component suppliers sit on ₹98,000 cr inventory, says report
The automotive component industry has around ₹98,000 crore locked in inventory, of which ₹29,000-39,000 crore could potentially be released by improving inventory management, according to a Vector Consulting Group report. The report…
Canada's tariffs are coming for Michigan - and it's not just auto plants that will feel the pain
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Unless Washington and Ottawa change course, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 U.S. products entering Canada — covering CA$27.6 billion in annual imports — are scheduled to take effect Tuesday. The…
Hot Wheels Built Our Automotive World, and Gave Me My Identity
I've thought about this way too much. Before I loved cars, I loved Hot Wheels. In 1968, I was six years old and a prime target for Mattel's launch of its toy cars. All the Saturday morning cartoon shows had commercials for them. All the department…
MapQuest Acts Fast With Its Revived Fame, Adding Android Auto Support
MapQuest, who knew? A week ago, the app seemed like just another long-forgotten relic from the dotcom glory days. Now, it's surged to the top of app download charts after the company ignored an executive order from President Donald Trump by…
BYD vs. Rivian: Evaluating the Better Automotive Stock to Buy for 2026
As the electric vehicle (EV) market matures, investors are weighing the stability of a global giant against the high-growth potential of an American newcomer. Is BYD (BYDDF -0.15%) or Rivian Automotive (RIVN -1.29%) the better buy? BYD is a…
Deutsche Bank: August US Auto Sales Beat Forecasts, But Incentives Remain A Factor
U.S. auto sales came in stronger than expected in August, offering another sign that consumer demand for new vehicles remains relatively resilient despite elevated borrowing costs and broader questions about the economy. According to Deutsche…
Auto-component sector outlook improves as earnings momentum strengthens: Jefferies
India's auto-component sector could see continued earnings momentum as improving profit growth and a better consensus earnings outlook provide support to the industry, even as valuations have moved above their long-term averages, Jefferies said in…
Parker Retzlaff Enters NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase As A Spoiler
V iking Motorsports is the surprise of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, and it is all for good reasons. The second-year team, owned by longtime RSS Racing sponsor Don Sackett, is now in The Chase, qualifying for the postseason and…
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Receives Average Rating of 'Reduce' from Brokerages
Shares of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of 'Reduce' from the six analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell…
Walmart-linked fintech's banking incursion reaches autos
Key insight: The Walmart-backed fintech OnePay has added auto finance and payment tools. What's at stake: Auto finance is fragmented, attracting both banks and fintechs that are trying to sell an easier user experience. Expert quote: 'Your car is…
Bill aims to lower auto repair costs through increased access to vehicle data
(NEXSTAR) — A bipartisan bill aims to increase competition and bring down prices in the auto repair industry. The REPAIR Act, which has been introduced in the Senate and the House, would provide independent auto shops and car owners with the…
Automakers Want Congress to Ban Chinese-Made Cars, Citing Data Privacy
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a lobby group for the auto industry, wants an outright ban on Chinese-made cars, parts and software. John Bozzella, the AAI's CEO and president, sent a letter to congressional leaders this week that asks…
Walmart's copycat strategy: Restaurant delivery is its latest use of heft to break into established markets
Walmart got its start in 1962 selling general merchandise as a discount store in Rogers, Arkansas. Founder Sam Walton was constantly on the lookout for new retail concepts to try, and he wasn't shy about borrowing ideas from other successful…
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