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From the Automotive State of the Union
Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier don’t just read headlines; they make important connections across car dealerships, general retail, tech, and culture, all to help automotive leaders think clearly and move faster in a world that refuses to slow down. Catch up on yesterday’s stories:
Proton Dealership IT’s 2025 report says organized cyberattacks on retailers remain 150–250% above pre-outage levels. December 2024 attacks doubled, and a March 2025 supply-chain breach embedded malware in website photos. Criminals’ time hits for holidays and off-hours. Enforce MFA, deploy MDR, and train staff—payroll, banking, OEM systems are at risk.
Chevy floods the zone before credits fade: Equinox EV leases from $249, up to $3,000 cash (Equinox) and $4,000 (Silverado EV), 0%/60, Costco adds $1,250.
Goodyear’s “Wingfoot One” floated over Detroit for Automotive News Congress, marking dual 100th anniversaries; attendees snagged rides from Willow Run as the blimp saluted industry.
From The News w/ ASOTU
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Check out the latest automaker announcements, market data, insight & action, and More than Cars moments in our 5-minute digest. Today we have:
EV Data
Global EV sales hit 1.7M units in August, a record tally but with slower YoY growth (15%). The U.S. spiked as buyers rushed to capture expiring credits, while China cooled and Europe surged. Analysts see one more strong month, then a Q4 air pocket as credits sunset.
Hyundai
Meanwhile, Hyundai’s Georgia battery plant faces a 2–3 month delay after a federal raid sidelined hundreds of Korean contractors. The auto assembly line stays on track, but battery know-how is in limbo as Washington and Seoul negotiate visa fixes.
Other headlines:
DOJ vs. Uber: suit alleges systemic ADA violations; compliance gaps can get costly.
Ford recall: 1.5M vehicles (2015–2019) for faulty backup cameras; expect service lane demand and recon checks.
Toyota SmartPath: hits 1M digital retail sales milestone, as GM’s Mary Barra stirs debate with her “own your job” post.
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We caught up with Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, during NAMAD to talk tariffs, EVs, and where the market’s really heading. His insights cut through the noise: tariffs may echo the 1930s, but the market still holds, seven million sideline buyers are waiting for the right payment, EV share just hit a record 9.1 percent, and Chinese EVs could be the wildcard that pushes us past 17 million SAR. Dealers who stay agile on pricing, payments, and EV readiness will win the next cycle.
Read the full write-up here.
Today in History
1909 – Henry Ford loses legal fight of a lifetime, files appeal 🧑⚖️
1954 – Marilyn Monroe's iconic skirt scene is shot during filming for The Seven Year Itch. 🎬️
1981 – The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C. 🚂
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