Tesla Robotaxis just launched in Austin. No driver. Just you and the machine. Insane.

OVERHEARD: “I work as the service manager at a Ford dealership and we had a Ford Lightning come in that needs a battery pack. The battery cost $74,000. The sticker price on the truck in 2023 was $79,000” Wow.

Temperature check on the economy 🌡️ For anyone in the car business - how's your month going? (please state what region you're in)

Jaguar sales down a whopping 97% — here’s why: - Killed all gas models before new EVs arrived - Dealers ran dry, nothing to sell - Rebrand confused loyal buyers - Tariffs halted US exports too No cars = no sales.

[NEWS] Ford’s throwing its weight behind a new pitch: Only this time, it’s “Zero-Zero-Zero.” $0 down, 0% APR for 48 months, and no payments for 90 days. Oh, and two years of basic maintenance to sweeten the deal. It’s the follow-up to the brand’s “From America, For America” campaign— Which helped carry momentum through the first few innings of what Jim Farley called a “nine-inning game” with tariffs in April. - Q2 sales totaled 612,095 units, up 14% YoY. Not sure what inning we’re in now, but it’s clear Ford’s leaning hard on price and urgency to keep the pace through Q3. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @HaigPartners : t.co/WPLIa2JyY6 (Data source: Rob Kaffl, director of U.S. sales and dealer relations via Ford From the Road)

@Geiger_Capital How is this real life 😂

@realEstateTrent Can’t say he’s wrong … unless it’s new / under warranty, then who cares.

CAR BUYERS … now’s your chance to speak up. if you bought a new vehicle in 2025, i want the full story: the good, the bad, and everything in between. your feedback will be published to 90k+ industry folks — and hopefully make a difference! (link to participate below)

California's electric vehicle mandate is officially done-zo.

Temperature check on the economy 🌡️ For anyone in the car business - how's it going? (please state what region you're in)

Temperature check! 🌡️ For anyone in the car business - how's your month going? (please state what region you're in)

[NEWS] Ram got smoked in the truck race last year: Ford sold 765K F-Series. Chevy moved 560K Silverados. Ram? Nowhere close. CEO Tim Kuniskis put it bluntly: “We got our ass kicked.” But now—they’re swinging back with the 2026 Ram 1500 Express. - Starts at $44,495. - Built on the new platform, priced like the Classic. - Standard V6 or optional 420-hp Hurricane I6. Big picture: It’s a strategic reentry into the price band that moves metal—and the battleground where buyer loyalty is won or lost. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @HaigPartners : t.co/1haz7En4ti (Data source: Ram / CEO Tim Kuniskis)

[NEWS] GM is facing a new lawsuit over its L87 6.2-liter V8 engine recall: And this one’s about the fix, not just the problem. The issue: Owners of 2021–2024 trucks and SUVs (like the Silverado, Yukon, Escalade, and Tahoe) are at risk of total engine failure due to a defect with the connecting rods and/or the crankshaft So, GM is recommending a thicker oil to resolve the issue. But now drivers argue they’re stuck between risking a blown engine or paying more at the pump. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @mialabsinc : t.co/V2kfDDYKaZ (Data source: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania)

OVERHEARD: “Chinese cars will absolutely make it into the U.S. Eventually. One way or another.”

[NEWS] Trump’s new car loan tax break is now live: But don’t expect it to save the deal entirely. As of July 4, the deduction lets buyers write off up to $10K in loan interest. But only if they’re under the income cap, using a qualified lender, and financing a U.S.-built vehicle. And even when it works, the offset’s modest. One estimate shows a $500 tax break on a $40K SUV, all while tariffs tack on $2,200+. Bottom line: It’s a small win, mostly for middle-income domestic SUV buyers in the $35K–$45K range. But for most, this isn’t a make-or-break moment. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @lotlinx : t.co/U10uRYJeNp (Data source: ITEP / CNN / Ashwaubenon Tax Pros)

[NEWS] Lawmakers are reviving a bill to ban credit scores from auto insurance pricing: And the timing tracks—because insurance rates jumped 16.5% last year, with another 7.5% hike expected in 2025. That said, the bill (called the PAID Act) goes beyond just credit. It would also block insurers from using ZIP codes, job titles, education, and other non-driving factors to set premiums. Enforcement will be up to the FTC, with penalties starting at $2,500 per violation. Big picture: It’s a direct shot at pricing bias—and a potential win for buyers sidelined by metrics that have nothing to do with how they drive. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by @HaigPartners : t.co/ctfQHZDtNk (Data source: Insurance Business / Investopedia)