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Episode · Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 2:59

Biggest Day, New Owners, Delayed Buzz

Today is the last Saturday of September, the single biggest day of the month for most stores, with four selling days left to close it out. This episode covers new ownership on the ground, CBT News reporting Agere Automotive's purchase of BMW and Audi stores in Washington state, alongside Asbury's expanded Toyota opening per Simply Wall Street and Auto Remarketing's note on its revamped Boston location. Product news moves too: Volkswagen's in-vehicle gaming rollout, a delayed ID. Buzz return, a Canadian battery plant pushed to twenty twenty-nine, and a Mercedes-AMG V eight selling out before it lands, all from CBT News, Motor Illustrated and Automotive Dive. A ninety-eight thousand vehicle Rivian recall and a brake story from Motor1 close out the morning wire.

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What did CBT News report about Agere Automotive?

CBT News reports that Agere Automotive has acquired BMW and Audi stores in Washington state.

What new Toyota dealership news involves Asbury Automotive?

Asbury Automotive opened an expanded Toyota dealership, according to Simply Wall Street, and Auto Remarketing notes Asbury also revamped a store in Boston.

What happened with the Mercedes-AMG CLE's new V8?

Automotive Dive reports that the Mercedes-AMG CLE's new V8 sold out before it reached showrooms.

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