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BYD Snapped an Eight-Month Sales Decline in May. Every Unit of Growth Came From Exports.

Jun 8, 2026

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BYD Snapped an Eight-Month Sales Decline in May. Every Unit of Growth Came From Exports.

Plus, Ford's secret $30K EV truck starts road testing, and an owner billed $1,854 for a recall with no fix.

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manual transmission

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Subaru Confirmed Three New Manual Cars for 2027, the Same Weekend VW Dropped Its Last One

Jun 7, 2026

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Subaru Confirmed Three New Manual Cars for 2027, the Same Weekend VW Dropped Its Last One

Plus, Antonelli won a chaotic Monaco as Verstappen and Norris both retired, and Honda Odyssey owners sue over their airbags.

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pricing

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1,000 UAW Workers Just Shut Down the Only Axle Line for GM's HD Pickups

Jun 6, 2026

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1,000 UAW Workers Just Shut Down the Only Axle Line for GM's HD Pickups

Plus, used EV wholesale prices surge 11.9%, and Trump sides with OEMs on right-to-repair.

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Market Data

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Audi's First Hybrid Supercar Is 987 HP, 499 Units, and Built on a Lamborghini

Jun 5, 2026

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Audi's First Hybrid Supercar Is 987 HP, 499 Units, and Built on a Lamborghini

Plus, Rivian R1S under NHTSA scrutiny, BYD warranties its own ADAS, and the chip squeeze hitting auto supply.

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OEM strategy

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Nissan Will Build Chery's Cars at Sunderland, the UK's Largest Auto Plant

Jun 4, 2026

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Nissan Will Build Chery's Cars at Sunderland, the UK's Largest Auto Plant

Plus, Tesla's city-wide robotaxi with 20 cars, and Chrysler's rebadge rescue plan.

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trade policy

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Tesla Retroactively Added "Supervised" to FSD Contracts Owners Already Signed

Jun 3, 2026

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Tesla Retroactively Added "Supervised" to FSD Contracts Owners Already Signed

Plus, plug-in hybrids emitting 5× their rated CO2 and a Rolls-Royce that gained 16% more range.

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