Automotive news and trends

Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
Economy // July 01, 2026

Vehicle sales in the United States have not declined this year as they have during past times of war and economic pressure, Reuters reported Wednesday (July 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CarMax Revenues Climb as CEO Calls for Digital Tune-Up
Earnings // June 17, 2026

CarMax revenues are up, and CEO Keith Barr said he is focused on improving the company’s digital car shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Nissan Turns Factory AI Into a Comeback Strategy
Artificial Intelligence // June 09, 2026

Nissan is deploying artificial intelligence simultaneously inside its factories to cut production downtime and worker injuries, as well as inside its vehicles to reach autonomous driving at scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Auto Dealers Pressured by Regulators and Buyers as Prices Climb
Transportation // May 26, 2026

With car prices skyrocketing, auto dealers are reportedly facing pressure from both regulators and customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Nissan Turns Factory AI Into a Comeback Strategy

June 09, 2026
Nissan is deploying artificial intelligence simultaneously inside its factories to cut production downtime and worker injuries, as well as inside its vehicles to reach autonomous driving at scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment

January 07, 2026
At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly...

Earnings Tariff Tally Headlined by Shein, Aston Martin, Levi Strauss and More

October 15, 2025
The tit-for-tat of global tariffs is back on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Agentic AI Rewrites the Auto Buying Playbook From Lot to Bot

September 04, 2025
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Bidbus Raises $15 Million for Online Car-Selling Marketplace

July 07, 2026
Online auto sales marketplace Bidbus has raised $15 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation

July 01, 2026
Vehicle sales in the United States have not declined this year as they have during past times of war and economic pressure, Reuters reported Wednesday (July 1). Get the Full...

CarMax Revenues Climb as CEO Calls for Digital Tune-Up

June 17, 2026
CarMax revenues are up, and CEO Keith Barr said he is focused on improving the company’s digital car shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Auto Dealers Pressured by Regulators and Buyers as Prices Climb

May 26, 2026
With car prices skyrocketing, auto dealers are reportedly facing pressure from both regulators and customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...