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GM expands self-driving tests, Ford secures MLB deal, Toyota invests $1B in U.S. plants

GM expands self-driving tests, Ford secures MLB deal, Toyota invests $1B in U.S. plants

Top Stories 

GM begins highway testing of self-driving technology in Michigan, California. Read More

Ford replaces Chevy as MLB’s automotive partner after two decades. Read More

Toyota to invest $1B in Kentucky, Indiana plants. Read More

Child death prompts Hyundai Palisade recall across U.S. and Canada. Read More

Featured Interviews

Robb, automotive,Cox Automotive Jermey Robb outlines 5 key forces shaping auto industry in 2026
As tax refund season begins, auto dealers are closely watching consumer spending trends. At the 2026 NADA Show, Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, identified five major forces shaping the industry this year, including refund-driven demand, affordability pressures, off-lease EV supply, interest rate shifts, and AI adoption.  In the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Robb indicates that average tax refunds are up about 10% year over year, reaching roughly $3,800. Watch the full segment here. 

SubprimeSubprime strategies that turn repeat referrals into dealership growth – Davis Moore | Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
David Moore, a finance leader at Johnny Londoff Chevrolet, says dealerships can unlock significant growth in subprime financing by focusing on relationships, disciplined processes, and long-term customer development rather than short-term transactions on today’s episode of Training Camp. Watch the full segment here.

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