Episode · Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 4:08

Brampton's Buyer, Beijing's Merger Push

A buyer for Stellantis's Brampton plant is on the table, and the fight over what that plant becomes next is already underway. Automotive Dive has the sale, Carscoops has the union's reaction, and Motor Illustrated reports the site could end up building armoured vehicles instead of cars. Auto Remarketing flags a recall problem sitting inside a quarter of rideshare fleets across sixteen markets, and covers new hires and honors across the wholesale and finance side of the business. Motor Trader covers a Cazoo tool putting AI on the dealership call desk, alongside Kia's new electric van and a fresh read on kiosk demand at the counter. Beijing's push to merge its state automakers is still just a push, according to the outlet that's been carrying it for weeks.

In this episode

• Stellantis finds buyer for Brampton Assembly PlantAutomotive Dive
• Stellantis Wants To Sell Canadian Plant, Infuriating Union - CarscoopsAuto production (GN)
• Brampton Assembly Plant May Soon Manufacture Armoured Vehicles - Motor IllustratedAuto production (GN)
• More than quarter of taxi or rideshare vehicles in 16 markets may have unfixed recall, says CarfaxAuto Remarketing
• VW dealers earn No. 1 ranking for service scheduling effectivenessAuto Remarketing
• DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventoryCBT News
• SBS reinforces US executive team to gain more floor plan businessAuto Remarketing
• America’s Auto Auction names GMs for New Orleans, Peoria locationsAuto Remarketing
• 15 executives among 2026 Women in Auto Finance honoreesAuto Remarketing
• More than just fraud is putting pressure on vehicle transportAuto Remarketing