July 23, 2026 4:00 PM, EDT (David Zalubowski/Associated Press, File) key takeaways: Ford and Geely agreed on July 23 to form a joint venture at Ford’s Valencia-area factory in Spain, with production of four new models starting in 2028. The deal aims to cut vehicle costs through shared production and purchasing as Chinese brands gain
July 23, 2026 3:30 pm, EDT Antolin manufactures doors, instrument panels, center consoles, interior coverings and roof components as well as electronic systems. (Brent Levin/Bloomberg) key takeaways: On July 22, a US judge granted Grupo Antolin temporary protection from creditor lawsuits while its Spanish restructuring awaits court approval. The auto parts supplier serves major automakers,
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Auto services are dominated by six giants. Private equity firms control most of the major chains while maintaining local branding for customer confidence. Mavis expanded with the acquisition of Pep Boys. The
July 21, 2026 2:26 pm, EDT On July 20 in Woodstock, Ga. Used car dealership by Car-Mart of America in. (Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg) key takeaways: America’s Car-Mart is facing a severe cash and credit crunch, reporting a 52% inventory decline and a 27% decline in vehicle sales. The subprime auto dealer’s reliance on asset-backed securitization and
The story of The Drive’s Joel Feder being detained The hit case of false flak camera for a “stolen” vehicle has spread around mainstream media It has been like wildfire since it was published. Ever since this story came to light, many people have been asking how things happened
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Automakers have long relied on parts-sharing to keep costs down — not just across individual lineups, but across brands and market segments. Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform became the poster child for modern
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. has made a $10 billion bid to acquire Genuine Parts Company. Genuine Parts Company owns NAPA Auto Parts. Genuine Parts Co. plans to spin off its auto parts unit and industrial operations by early next year. If you’ve ever had work done on your car, you’ve probably stepped inside an auto parts
Slovak navigation company Sygic has expanded its motorcycle-specific navigation feature, motorbike mode, to work directly through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The update, version 26.4, lets riders view Sygic’s motorcycle routing, weather alerts and terrain data on any motorcycle dash equipped with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Sygic launches motorbike mode in March 2026 (…)
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. O’Reilly eyes $10B NAPA acquisition. This potential merger could reshape the auto parts retail landscape. Different business models. O’Reilly’s corporate stability stands in contrast to NAPA’s franchise approach. Potential regulatory hurdles. Antitrust
Disassembled engine parts at an automotive shop in Oklahoma City. (Nick Oxford/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 4:26 pm, EDT key takeaways: O’Reilly Automotive has made a cash bid for the auto parts arm of Genuine Parts, according to people familiar with the matter. The entity could be valued at $10 billion or more and have sales