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Showroomby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 9, 2026

Year-End Inventory Hints at Stability

Electric-vehicle inventory dropped in December, according to S&P Global, but the hybrid market saw about a 19% year-over-year increase in supply despite being down from November.

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Showroomby Hannah MitchellFebruary 9, 2026

New Hybrid Production Follows Trend

Subaru addition to its sole U.S. plant mirrors the automotive industry’s emphasis on the gas-alternative powertrain after recent setbacks for pure EVs.

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Awardsby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 4, 2026

Hybrids Abound in CR 2026 Top 10 Picks

Based on Consumer Reports’ new Safety Verdict score, Mazda makes the safest new cars on the road at a brand level, the highest percentage of its tested fleet earning the top score.

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F&Iby Hannah MitchellFebruary 4, 2026

Auto Insurance Cost Reprieve

2025 brought consumers relief after years of rate hikes, but 2026 could bring renewed policy pain, depending on how U.S. trade policy affects prices.

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F&Iby StaffFebruary 3, 2026

Cox Auto Says Dealertrack Offers Greater Finance Efficiency

Suite of new APIs, product enhancements and integrations is designed to help maximize contracting and funding efficiency for lenders and their dealer partners.

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Showroomby Hannah MitchellFebruary 2, 2026

Consumer Outlook Dims

The year starts with declined expectations for economic conditions and plans to make big purchases. Used cars, though, are among the top big-ticket categories under consideration.

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Awardsby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 2, 2026

Toyota and Lexus Top KBB Brand Watch

Cox Automotive subsidiary has relaunched its Brand Watch study as a twice-annual recap instead of yearly to 'offer a clearer view of brand and model consideration.'

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Digitalby StaffJanuary 30, 2026

Assurant Debuts Virtual Solution for Dealers' Staffing Challenges

Company says on-demand access to F&I specialists is shown to boost dealership efficiency and profitability.

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Industryby StaffJanuary 30, 2026

Reynolds Debuts Product to Optimize Parts Delivery

Whether delivering from a single truck or a large wholesale department, Parts Flex Logistics is designed to streamline the process and scale for control.

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Awardsby Lauren LawrenceJanuary 28, 2026

Dealers Receive Five-Star Awards

Edmunds released its 2026 Five Star honors to dealerships for outstanding customer service, including 11 'Five-Star Premier' designations.

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