Ford and Geely explore tech collaboration, Toyota sales slip globally, Dealers brace for glut of off-lease EVs

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Ford and Geely explore U.S. technology collaboration as talks shift focus to Europe. Read More

Toyota sales slip globally for 2nd straight month amid RAV4 model change and the conflict in Iran. Read More

Dealers brace for a flood of used EVs as lease returns are set to double. Read More

Hyundai extends EV charging unit warranty to 15 years despite ongoing defect concerns. Read More

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