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JULY 11, 2025



Cox Raises 2025 Sales Forecast Slightly Amid Tariff Jitters

Cox Automotive revises its 2025 U.S. light-vehicle sales forecast upward to 15.7 million, citing strong early-year performance.

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Financing Shifts: Banks Lead Used, Captives Lose New-Car Ground

Banks edged out credit unions in used-vehicle financing and gained in the new-car segment in Q1 2025, while captives saw declines despite remaining dominant in new-vehicle deals.

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Mixed Blessings: Dealers Weigh Gains, Losses in Sweeping New Laws

While many dealers and analysts welcome provisions like no tax on tips and auto loan interest deductions, others warn the end of EV credits and tighter battery sourcing rules could leave dealers with unsellable inventory and foreign automakers at a disadvantage.

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Behind the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners: Dodge Charger Daytona

Inside the thinking that led to a fresh interior and UX design for a modern vehicle with a legendary nameplate.

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Industry Voices | Raising the Bar for EV Charger Reliability

There’s a century of innovation and infrastructure keeping fuel pumps online, but those systems aren’t always in place for EV chargers.

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