Monday, November 2, 2026
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Auto industry
Ahead of this week's U.S. October sales reports, Mobility Global projects a 15.7 million seasonally adjusted pace on about 1.34 million units (up 4% year over year, EVs near 6% share), while Cox Automotive's Oct. 27 forecast called for 16.1 million on 1.38 million units. September's official pace was 16.0 million, per BEA data. Stores should treat these as competing estimates rather than a confirmed sales result.
The other stories from Monday, November 2, 2026.
BYD's October sales rose on battery-electric vehicles and exports, while plug-in hybrids fell and year-to-date volume remained lower.
Read the full summary →Hyundai's global sales fell in October, while Kia posted an eighth straight monthly gain led by Sportage.
Read the full summary →Rivian posted record deliveries as the R2 became its top seller. Its loss narrowed, and delivery guidance moved higher.
Read the full summary →GM agreed to a $220 million driver-data settlement with dealer enrollment oversight and training requirements. Customer consent belongs in the delivery process.
Read the full summary →Arch agreed to buy Premier Dealer Services, with closing expected by year-end pending approvals. Current product terms have not been shown to change.
Read the full summary →Subprime securitized auto pools hit a September record for late payments. The figures describe those pools, not every auto borrower.
Read the full summary →Honda warned of more intermittent portal outages after another failed restoration. Finance applications and other dealer work remain exposed to interruptions.
Read the full summary →Car-Mart's lenders extended short-term relief through Nov. 4. The extension buys time without resolving the funding pressure.
Read the full summary →Assurant reports Nov. 3 after the close, with its call Nov. 4.
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