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Stellantis says its five-year plan includes a $25 billion North American product and brand infusion that will bring 11 new vehicles to dealers by 2030.

AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh argues that aligning car payments with paychecks, rather than cutting interest rates, is the more practical answer to dealership affordability pressures.

Ford is bringing back employee pricing for all customers through July, a retail move that lands as tariffs, refund effects, and softer post-spike demand continue to unsettle the U.S. vehicle market.

At a finance and insurance conference, industry speakers said dealers are leaning harder on older, higher-mileage vehicles as fuel costs and affordability pressures reshape customer conversations.

Automotive News reports that roughly 30 Chinese brands now compete in Mexico after dealers rushed to sign new partners during the pandemic, but service quality is becoming a bigger concern.