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Ford says it rejected plan to remove Carroll Shelby’s name from streets by new HQ

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Ford Says Carroll Shelby Way Will Stay, Rejecting a Plan to Rename Streets Near Its New Headquarters

Key Takeaways

Ford says it rejected a plan to remove Carroll Shelby’s name from streets near its new headquarters.
The company says Carroll Shelby Way will not be replaced by Raptor Way and Navigator Avenue.
The decision preserves a symbolic link to Ford’s performance heritage.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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Top 150 dealership groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production

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VW’s ID4 Halt Points to a Harder EV Market for U.S. Manufacturing and Retail

Key Takeaways

Automotive News says Volkswagen is halting ID4 production in Chattanooga
The report ties the move to slower EV demand in the U.S. market
The production stop has implications for both manufacturing strategy and dealership expectations

DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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Would You Pay $30 to Watch the Miami F1 Race at an IMAX Movie Theater?

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Formula 1 Heads to IMAX as Apple Expands Its U.S. Viewing Strategy

Key Takeaways

Select 2026 F1 races will be shown live on IMAX screens in the U.S.
The rollout begins with the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026.
The move is part of Apple TV’s strategy to grow Formula 1 domestically.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via thedrive.com

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We Won't See a New Nissan Z Until After 2030

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Nissan Signals a Long Runway for the Z as the Next Full Redesign Waits Until the 2030s

Key Takeaways

Nissan says a fully new Z is not expected until after 2030.
The company plans heritage-themed special editions to keep the current model active.
The Z has shifted to an order-only sales model rather than normal dealer allocation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Porsche's Awful 2025 Has Continued Well Into 2026: TDS

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Porsche’s Weak Quarter Highlights a More Uneven Auto Market

Key Takeaways

Porsche deliveries fell 15% globally in the first quarter.
China was the weakest major region in the supplied figures.
Recalls and uneven EV demand elsewhere show a fragmented market, not a single trend.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via thedrive.com

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How Honda Pioneered Pre-Chamber Ignition Long Before Formula 1 - Jalopnik

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Honda’s 1970s CVCC Engine Shows Pre-Chamber Ignition Didn’t Start in Formula 1

Key Takeaways

Jalopnik says Honda applied pre-chamber-style combustion to the 1975 Civic CVCC decades before modern F1 popularized it.
The CVCC system used a small chamber with a rich mixture to ignite a leaner main chamber charge.
Honda’s design was influential enough to be licensed by several other automakers.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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BMW Has Plans For Saving Its Manuals - Jalopnik

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BMW Signals a Path to Keep Manual Transmissions Alive in Its M Cars

Key Takeaways

BMW says its engineers are working on a solution to keep manual gearboxes available.
The current manual transmission faces torque limits that already constrain some M models.
BMW may preserve the stick shift by limiting output and narrowing where it is offered.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Recon EV Production Is Now Delayed Until Mid-2026, So How Did Jeep Sell 56 Of Them Last Year? [Update] - Jalopnik

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Jeep Recon EV Delay Deepens After Mystery Sales Appeared Before Launch

Key Takeaways

Jeep Recon EV production is reportedly delayed until mid-2026.
Jeep previously reported 56 Recon EV sales before the vehicle officially launched.
The case raises questions about how automakers classify and report new-model sales.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Kia To Launch Hybrid, EREV Body-On-Frame Pickup Truck In The U.S. By 2030 - Jalopnik

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Kia Bets the Next U.S. Truck Battle Will Include Hybrids and Range-Extended EVs

Key Takeaways

Kia says it will launch a midsize body-on-frame pickup in the U.S. by 2030
The planned truck is tied to hybrid and extended-range EV powertrains
Kia is targeting 90,000 annual sales and 7% of the midsize segment by 2034

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Tesla Rumored To Be In Talks With Suppliers Over Smaller, Cheaper Crossover, But We

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Tesla’s smaller crossover is back in the rumor mill as pressure grows for a cheaper EV

Key Takeaways

A report says Tesla has been in contact with suppliers about a smaller lower-cost crossover.
The plan is unconfirmed and revives a project Tesla was previously reported to have dropped.
The rumor persists because Tesla still lacks a clear low-cost mass-market EV.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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California Might Help You If Your EV Battery Has Gone Bad - Jalopnik

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California Expands Backup Support for Used EV Owners Facing Battery Failure

Key Takeaways

California has expanded the Zero-Emission Assurance Project statewide for qualifying used EV owners.
The program covers up to $7,500 in repairs or up to $10,000 toward a replacement EV if the battery cannot be salvaged.
Eligibility is limited to certain CARB-assisted purchases and vehicles meeting technical degradation thresholds.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Labor tensions at Audi intensify as CEO signals more possible cuts

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Audi’s labor tensions deepen as management hints at further efficiency measures

Key Takeaways

Audi labor representatives want management to stick to current cost-reduction plans.
CEO Gernot Döllner signaled that further efficiency measures may be necessary.
Workers are worried about the future of Audi’s Neckarsulm site.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via autonews.com

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GM Removes Its Brand Logos From the Renaissance Center

Key Takeaways

GM removed Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick logos from digital signage atop the RenCen.
The Marriott hotel logo now appears on the signage instead.
Because of the RenCen's place in Detroit's skyline, the change carries symbolic weight beyond a routine branding update.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via autonews.com

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Volkswagen’s Rivian Software Bet Looks Increasingly Strategic, Even as U.S. Product Timing Stays Fuzzy

Key Takeaways

VW says software from its Rivian JV will only be used in future platforms.
The company cannot simply upload the new software to current vehicles.
U.S. timing for Volkswagen-branded deployment remains unclear.
The partnership underscores how central software architecture has become in auto strategy.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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BMW Isn't Giving Up on Manuals Just Yet: TDS

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BMW says manuals still have a future as performance cars confront rising torque

Key Takeaways

BMW M executive Sylvia Neubauer said the company is investigating ways to keep manuals in performance offerings.
Rising torque outputs are making manual gearboxes harder to engineer for modern vehicles.
The wider auto-industry roundup points to simultaneous shifts in manufacturing, product strategy, and EV quality control.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Simply Grand: Jeep’s new Wagoneer strategy aims for less confusion, more sales

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Jeep Simplifies the Grand Wagoneer Pitch After a Weak Year

Key Takeaways

Jeep is simplifying the Grand Wagoneer lineup after a poor segment finish in 2025.
The revised strategy removes naming complexity and narrows the buyer decision path.
The change is designed to support both showroom clarity and sales recovery.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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Nick Saban’s Dream Motor buys Mitsubishi, Nissan dealerships in South Florida

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Dream Motor Expands in South Florida With Nissan and Mitsubishi Dealership Acquisition

Key Takeaways

Dream Motor Group bought Nissan and Mitsubishi dealerships in Doral, Florida.
The seller was Bill Seidle’s Automotive Group.
The deal expands Dream Motor’s South Florida footprint to four stores.
The acquisition reflects continued regional consolidation in auto retail.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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3 Democratic senators urge Trump to block Chinese cars from U.S.

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Senators Push for a Harder U.S. Line on Chinese Automakers

Key Takeaways

Three Democratic senators urged President Trump to block Chinese automakers from U.S. production and North American imports.
The lawmakers argued Chinese automaker entry would create an insurmountable economic advantage.
They also framed the issue as a national security risk that could not be reversed.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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Auto Industry Group Presses Case Against the Gas Tax as EV Policy Debate Widens

Key Takeaways

John Bozzella says the government’s gas tax should be abolished.
The argument is tied to what automakers say they need from Washington for EV innovation.
The supplied material points to a widening policy debate around transportation finance in the EV era.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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It’s Not Just You: Six of 10 Drivers Say Headlight Glare Is a Problem

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AAA Survey Puts Headlight Glare Back at the Center of U.S. Road-Safety Debate

Key Takeaways

AAA found six in 10 U.S. drivers see headlight glare as a problem.
Most concerned drivers say glare has worsened over the past decade.
The issue is tied to brighter LEDs, taller vehicles, and regulatory lag.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via thedrive.com

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