What did Edmunds find in its third quarter financing data?

Edmunds spotted six new records in the third quarter, with average amounts financed, monthly payments and loan terms all climbing again.

Why is VinFast still adding US dealers despite a sales decline?

The material reports that VinFast is adding US dealers despite a 63% sales decline, without giving a stated reason for the move.

What is the Ford, JPMorgan Chase and Michigan manufacturing initiative?

Ford, JPMorgan Chase and the state of Michigan have set up a new manufacturing initiative.

What record did Chinese brands and electric vehicles set in the UK in September?

Chinese brands hit a new high in September's plate-change month, the same month that set a record for battery-electric registrations.

Who did AutoNation name as its new chief technology officer?

AutoNation has named a former Tesla, Avis Budget and Google executive as its new chief technology officer.

Episode · Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:07

Financing Records and a Flagship Opening

Saturday's wire carries a stack of numbers before the doors open. Edmunds finds six new records in financing terms for the third quarter, Auto Remarketing reports, while VinFast adds US dealers despite a steep sales decline. Automotive Dive covers a new Ford manufacturing initiative with JPMorgan Chase and Michigan, and a separate investment in battery production. In the UK, Motor Trader tracks a record month for Chinese brands and electric registrations alongside new store openings from HR Owen and Carsupermarket.com. On the vendor side, DriveCentric and myKaarma both add new tools to the service and acquisition stack, and AutoNation names a new technology chief.

In this episode

Weekly roundup: Moreno says Mercedes-Benz won’t face ban, Ford F-150 supplier issue cuts shipments, Stellantis holds 2026 guidanceCBT News
Ford, JPMorgan Chase and Michigan establish $3B manufacturing initiativeAutomotive Dive
Ultium Cells boasts $1B investment for future affordable GM EV batteriesAutomotive Dive
Ford CEO Has Concerns On Company's Game-Changing Fathom Truck - CarBuzzAutomotive News (GN)
Volkswagen Just Restarted Atlas Production, Betting Its US Future On One Plant - Motor1.comAutomotive News (GN)
BMW Wants to Use More Standardized Components to Better Rival Chinese Automakers - Motor IllustratedAutomotive News (GN)
Edmunds spots 6 new records as average amounts financed, payments & terms keep growing in Q3Auto Remarketing
VinFast Adds U.S. Dealers Despite 63% Sales Decline - Motor IllustratedAutomotive News (GN)
Grainger Motor buys Chiswick Honda from MarubeniMotor Trader
Motorpoint submits plans to open supermarket in ChesterMotor Trader