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Showroomby Hannah MitchellApril 20, 2026

Will Extended-Range Autos Make Inroads?

EREVs, also known as ‘series hybrids,’ may catch on in the U.S., where they currently have barely a toehold, as automakers tilt away from some purely electric models and consumer crave more range.

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Industryfrom StaffApril 20, 2026

Brown & Brown Appoints Executive

The new chief revenue officer joins the company from one of its partner firms and is an industry thought leader in participation programs.

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Digitalby Lauren LawrenceApril 20, 2026

Hyundai Hosts Tech Talent Forum

Technology leaders from Hyundai Motor Group will have open discussions at the inaugural HMG Tech Talent Forum on topics ranging from autonomous driving to 'smart' manufacturing.

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Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 13, 2026

Automaker Increases Parts Recycling

Stellantis is adding a third end-of-life vehicle dismantling facility to feed its growing reuse business sparked in large part by autos’ growing lifespans.

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Industryby Lauren LawrenceApril 10, 2026

EV Interest Varies Regionally

U.S. consumer interest in electric vehicles lags behind other countries despite the rising gas prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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Industryby Hannah MitchellApril 10, 2026

Brands Weighed on Projected Recalls

Research reveals the brands and models most likely to have higher recall rates over their lifetimes. While some brands rank high, addressing safety issues can be a selling point.

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Awardsby Hannah MitchellApril 9, 2026

Honda Sweeps Awards for Consumer Zeal

The automaker takes all the mass-market Kelley Blue Book shopper awards except for pickup trucks, while Lexus dominates luxury lines.

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Digitalby Lauren LawrenceApril 7, 2026

Dealers Seek Actionable AI

Dealers are facing growing frustrations with current generic artificial intelligence tools, according to a survey by Lotlinx, which found they want a solution that understands their inventories.

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AwardsApril 6, 2026

Auto Journalists Crown 2026 Winners

The worldwide body’s judges test-drove candidates over months as they narrowed down a field of eligible models. BMW garnered three separate honors.

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Auto Financeby Lauren LawrenceApril 6, 2026

Toyota Financial Services President Replaced

Scott Cooke has served in various roles with Toyota Financial Services for over 20 years, including president and CEO, which he retires from on June 30.

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