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forbes.com - Russell Flannery - Should The U.S. Follow China's Auto Industry Playbook?
Should The U.S. Follow China's Auto Industry Playbook?
Forbes

New cars are ready to be launched at a SAIC General Motors joint venture production base in China in last year. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Big increases in China's…

yahoo.com - Reuters - German auto lobby welcomes EU approval of US trade deal but tariffs still weigh
German auto lobby welcomes EU approval of US trade deal but tariffs still weigh
Yahoo!

BERLIN, June 16 (Reuters) - The European Parliament's approval of Brussels' trade deal with ‌the United States is important for German ‌auto makers seeking clarity but trade barriers remain too ​high, with tariffs on trucks…

cnbc.com - Michael Wayland - Carvana is expanding into new vehicles. The implications could reshape the U.S. automotive retail market
Carvana is expanding into new vehicles. The implications could reshape the U.S. automotive retail market
CNBC

Carvana, known for dominating used car sales in the U.S., has bought seven new vehicle franchises since last year that primarily sell Stellantis' Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands. Dealers and industry experts said the move could significantly…

wsj.com - Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal

The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0709 GMT – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone looks well placed to capitalize on some…

pcmag.com - Will Greenwald - Amazon Echo Auto Review
Amazon Echo Auto Review
PCMag

This is the most recent version of the Echo Auto. Read our review from June 26, 2023 below. Amazon's Alexa might be one of the most popular voice assistants, but it doesn't enjoy widespread integration with cars like Siri does with Apple CarPlay…

bloomberg.com - Albertina Torsoli - Renault Expands Military Drone Bet in Latest Autos Defense Play
Renault Expands Military Drone Bet in Latest Autos Defense Play
Bloomberg

Renault SA and Thales SA unveiled a partnership to develop weaponized drones, expanding a push by Europe's automakers to deploy civilian manufacturing muscle for the continent's rearmament drive. Thales, a defense contractor, and Renault, a company…

newswire.ca - Rockwell Automation and the Center for Automotive Research Release New White Paper on the Next Phase of Smart Manufacturing in Automotive
Rockwell Automation and the Center for Automotive Research Release New White Paper on the Next Phase of Smart Manufacturing in Automotive
CNW

Highlights where AI and automation are delivering measurable gains in uptime, quality and production performance across automotive manufacturing MILWAUKEE, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company…

fool.com - Lawrence Rothman, CFA - Sonic Automotive President Sells 50,000 Shares
Sonic Automotive President Sells 50,000 Shares
The Motley Fool

Sonic Automotive (SAH 0.58%), a major U.S. auto retailer, reported a notable insider sale amid ongoing shifts in executive shareholdings. On June 9 and June 10, Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive, reported the direct sale of 50,000 shares of…

androidauthority.com - Ryan McNeal - Google issues quick fix for broken Android Auto phone calls
Google issues quick fix for broken Android Auto phone calls
Android Authority

Andy Walker / Android Authority Android Auto users have been reporting that Gemini is struggling to make calls. Google has now rolled out a fix for the bug. You'll need to update the app to the latest version in the Google Play Store. If you've…

globaltimes.cn - Ma Tong - Ford, other automakers seek licenses for China-built models, exposing costs of US auto curbs on China: expert
Ford, other automakers seek licenses for China-built models, exposing costs of US auto curbs on China: expert
Global Times

A Ford Bronco SUV is seen at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on May 2, 2026. Photo: VCG Ford Motor and other automakers are seeking US authorization to keep selling China-built models already available in American showrooms, Reuters reported…

thetruthaboutcars.com - Matt Posky - Report: Denver Shuts Down Flock Cameras, Auto Theft Declines
Report: Denver Shuts Down Flock Cameras, Auto Theft Declines
Ttac

Denver has found itself in a position where it needed to deactivate its automated traffic camera network and the timeout has reportedly resulted in a situation where auto thefts actually declined. Colorado's capitol previously had a contract Flock…

techradar.com - David Nield - Absolute rubbish': Gemini on Android Auto hits another bug, and users aren't impressed
Absolute rubbish': Gemini on Android Auto hits another bug, and users aren't impressed
TechRadar

Gemini calls have stopped working on Android Auto for some Many users are going back to Google Assistant Google is promising that a fix is now on the way for the issue Gemini hasn't been available through the Android Auto dashboard for long, but…

androidpolice.com - Parth Shah - I started using YouTube Music with Gemini in Android Auto, and my drives have never been better
I started using YouTube Music with Gemini in Android Auto, and my drives have never been better
Android Police

Music is a non-negotiable part of almost every drive I take, but finding the right playlist or track while navigating has always felt more distracting than it should. I usually end up replaying the same mixes or settling for whatever YouTube Music…

wsws.org - Auto supplier IAV to shutter Berlin site: Form an action committee to defend every job!
Auto supplier IAV to shutter Berlin site: Form an action committee to defend every job!
World Socialist Web Site

“Anyone seeking to slash 1,400 jobs, close an entire site, erode collective bargaining standards and pressure employees with mandatory testing is not presenting a concept for the future. This is a declaration of war against the…

thehindubusinessline.com - India's auto market shifting from premiumisation to optimisation: SIAM data
India's auto market shifting from premiumisation to optimisation: SIAM data
BusinessLine

For an industry that spent much of the last decade riding a wave of premiumisation, the latest numbers suggest the next phase could be defined by optimisation. Passenger cars are growing faster than utility vehicles, scooters are outpacing…

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