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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.

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Who is buying Stellantis's Brampton Assembly Plant?

Stellantis has found a buyer for its Brampton Assembly Plant, though no price or headcount figure has been reported. The sale has angered the Canadian union representing the plant's workforce, and the site could shift toward building armoured vehicles instead of cars.

How many rideshare vehicles have an unfixed recall?

More than a quarter of taxi and rideshare vehicles across 16 markets carry an unfixed recall, according to Carfax data cited by Auto Remarketing.

Is China merging its state-owned automakers?

China's National Development and Reform Commission is still pushing consolidation of the country's six state-owned automakers, but no deal has been reached yet. Separately, GAC Group plans to acquire FAW's stake in their joint venture, another step toward fewer separate manufacturing ties inside China's auto sector.

How much did Eastern Holdings profit fall?

Eastern Holdings profit fell 15% to just over £11.3m, citing expansion costs and higher overheads.

What new electric van has Kia launched?

Kia has expanded its electric van lineup with a new model called the PV7.

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