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Episode · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 4:44

Ford's Bundle, Toyota's Cuts, Brampton's New Objector

One CBT News headline touches three parts of the store at once this morning: an expanded F-One-Fifty Carhartt package, a stalled path for Chinese vehicles into the US, and faster service scheduling. Toyota preps cost cuts per the South Coast Register, GM misses the hybrid run Reuters says the rest of the industry is on, and Nissan and McLaren both commit UK plant money. LaFontaine and UVeye extend free diagnostic checkups to Michigan drivers, Carvana builds out ADESA Charlotte, and the FTC's new pricing FAQs land the same week a Ford dealer sues GM for twenty million dollars. In Ontario, the Brampton plant sale picks up a new objector.

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How much is Nissan investing in its Sunderland plant?

Nissan is putting £170 million into its Sunderland plant to build the Kicks model.

How much is McLaren investing to expand UK production?

McLaren will add £500 million to expand UK production for its first SUV.

Why is a Ford dealership suing General Motors?

A Ford-brand dealership is suing General Motors for $20 million, saying GM blocked a relocation it had already approved.

Why is the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association objecting to the Brampton plant sale?

Ontario's Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association is objecting to Stellantis' proposed sale of its Brampton plant to an armoured vehicle maker, and the sale could also cut thousands of jobs by trimming excess plant capacity.

What is Toyota preparing according to the South Coast Register?

The South Coast Register reports that Toyota is preparing major cost cuts.

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