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Episode · Monday, October 5, 2026 · 4:30

Hybrids Carry Q3 While Hyundai Hits a Low

Third quarter sales data splits two ways this morning. Automotive News has hybrids and crossovers carrying the market as costs squeeze buyers, while kedglobal reports Hyundai's own sales just hit a six year low despite a twenty six billion dollar US investment plan. The same quarter, two different stories, and both land on the same showroom floor. Elsewhere, i.g. Burton closes its acquisition of Willis Ford, The News Journal has it, and Ilderton Automotive marks a full century in High Point, per WXLV. On the spend side, Carwow's turnover crosses one hundred million pounds against a wide loss, Motor Trader says, and two recalls out of Europe show regulators and automakers moving on steering and software from different directions.

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What is propping up third quarter car sales?

Hybrids and crossovers are propping up third quarter sales as rising costs squeeze the broader market.

Why did Hyundai's US sales hit a six year low?

Hyundai's sales hit a six year low even with a twenty six billion dollar US investment program, and the numbers show that program has not yet reached the sales floor; the automaker is now turning to new model launches to reverse the slide.

What did Carwow report in its latest financial results?

Carwow posted a record one hundred million pounds in turnover, alongside a pre-tax loss of twenty four million pounds.

Why is Volkswagen recalling cars in Czechia?

Volkswagen is recalling two hundred thousand cars in Czechia over a steering risk.

What did i.g. Burton acquire in Smyrna?

i.g. Burton acquired Willis Ford in Smyrna, a deal the dealer group calls a full circle moment.

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