U.S. sales of new light duty vehicles slowed “considerably” in June after several months in which Americans rushed to lock in pre-tariff prices, according to the latest reports from Automotive News. +

U.S. new-vehicle sales reported to Automotive News showed multiple double-digit gains and few losses in March as new tariffs set to go into effect starting April 3 are expected to raise prices. +

Lexus and Buick lead all brands in J.D. Power’s latest 3-year dependability study, which finds U.S. car buyers are more frequently encountering issues relating to software and connectivity. +

President Donald Trump levied new tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China with no exemptions for vehicles or auto parts. +

The U.S. Commerce Department will finalize a ban on the sale of Chinese cars and trucks before President Joe Biden leaves office, leaving the incoming administration to decide which factories and vehicles to exempt. +

Cooper Chevrolet Buick acquired GMC and Hyundai rooftops from neighboring Superior Automotive Group, creating a five-franchise collection now known as Cooper Auto Family. +

Fred Beans Automotive expanded with the purchase of three rooftops from Freysinger Automotive and a new “state-of-the-art” collision center. +