In a memo to Nissan dealers, factory executives say they will not raise new vehicle prices to compensate for new tariffs on imported vehicles and plan to utilize idle U.S. capacity. +

An ongoing dispute between Honda and Criswell Acura has escalated with the filing of a lawsuit against the factory, seeking to recoup losses from a 2024 Acura ZDX that failed at 400 miles. +

Ford will recall a total of 148,266 vehicles due to unrelated brake cylinder and software concerns, adding to a growing list of issues that are sending Ford owners to dealership service departments. +

Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book report March was a good month for new vehicle affordability as sales surged, income growth improved and transaction prices and payments declined. +

Volkswagen will not raise U.S. new vehicle prices through at least the end of May, joining a group of manufacturers who have announced discounts and freezes as tariffs on imported vehicles take effect. +

Lotlinx’s latest VIN-based Quarterly Vincensus Report finds that, despite a March sales surge for new and used vehicles, aging inventory undermined profitability over the course of the first quarter. +

Director Fan Jin told attendees of this week’s J.D. Power Forum that U.S. car shoppers can now lease new Hyundais from Amazon Autos, which is stocked with inventory from dealer lots. +

A new EVAI survey of 2,500 fleet executives finds growing concerns over acquisition and replacement costs as tariffs on imported vehicles threaten to upend budgets and planning. +

The Cybertruck Long Range is a single-motor, rear-wheel drive version of the fully electric pickup that offers a bump in range and a long list of deleted features, starting at $71,985 with destination. +

Kelley Blue Book reports U.S. sales of new EVs increased by 10% in the first quarter, led in part by 30,000 units moved by General Motors dealers, while sales of market leader Tesla slipped. +