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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Holand Automotive Group Announces the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group

Holand Automotive Group Announces the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group

MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 - Holand Automotive Group today announced the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group, led by Todd Blue, following a collaborative and carefully considered process conducted in close partnership with Ferrari North America.  The transaction was completed with Ferrari's full knowl ... Continue reading

Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Performance, Safety, Design and Innovation in 2025

Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Performance, Safety, Design and Innovation in 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2025 -- The Kia PV5, the brand's first all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), is building one of the most comprehensive global award records ever achieved by a first-generation model, confirming Kia's competitiveness in the traditional light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment from its ve ... Continue reading

Auburn, Stanford researchers lead breakthrough study, revealing global hydrogen economy must reduce leakage, methane emission for long-term adoption, sustainability

Auburn, Stanford researchers lead breakthrough study, revealing global hydrogen economy must reduce leakage, methane emission for long-term adoption, sustainability

AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 17, 2025 -- Hydrogen holds promise as an alternative energy source that will play an important role in decarbonizing the global energy system, potentially fueling our industrial production, homes, commerce and infrastructure one day. ... Continue reading

Autotrader Announces the Best Year-End Holiday Deals of 2025

Autotrader Announces the Best Year-End Holiday Deals of 2025

Autotrader, another non racing Cox Automotive brand, announces major end of the year deals from automakers to help consumers make their final purchase of 2025 or first purchase of 2026 even easier. ... Continue reading

NHTSA TIRE RECALL

NHTSA TIRE RECALL

There's a new safety recall for the following tire(s): NHTSA Recall ID Number : 25T021 Synopsis : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 tires, size 265/70R17. The belt edge insert (BEI) may be out of position, decreasing tire durability and causing tread separation. A ... Continue reading

Uxin Announces Official Opening of Its Jinan Used Car Superstore

Uxin Announces Official Opening of Its Jinan Used Car Superstore

BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2025 -- Uxin Limited ("Uxin" or the "Company") , China's leading used car retailer, today announced the official opening of its used car superstore in the city of Jinan in Shandong Province. ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Awarded First South American EPS Contract

China Automotive Systems Awarded First South American EPS Contract

WUHAN, China, Dec. 17, 2025 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group ("Henglong"), was awarded a contract for its C-EPS (Column-Assist Electric ... Continue reading

Local Automotive Tech Innovator Shows Off New MPVI4 in Chicago Streets

Local Automotive Tech Innovator Shows Off New MPVI4 in Chicago Streets

HP Tuners Celebrates Over 20 Years of Growth, Doubles Down on its Investment in Local Development Programs BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Dec. 17, 2025 -- HP Tuners marked its 22nd anniversary the same way the company started back in 2003—by betting big on innovation and celebrating its local roots. ... Continue reading

KIA TELLURIDE NAMED TO NEWSWEEK'S "MOST ANTICIPATED NEW VEHICLES 2026" LIST

KIA TELLURIDE NAMED TO NEWSWEEK'S "MOST ANTICIPATED NEW VEHICLES 2026" LIST

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 -- Kia America announced today that the upcoming 2027 Kia Telluride has been recognized by Newsweek as one of 2026 Most Anticipated New Vehicles in U.S. market. ... Continue reading

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