Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Volkswagen of America will not run its usual year-end Sign Then Drive promotion, which put leases at zero due at signing, drawing dealer complaints, as reported by Automotive News. Volkswagen stores lose a familiar zero-due-at-signing offer for year-end payment conversations.
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The other stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Honda posted its best October since 2020, with record light-truck and hybrid sales. Toyota also reported higher U.S. sales.
Read the full summary →OPENLANE posted more dealer and commercial wholesale activity in Q3 and raised its buyback authorization.
Read the full summary →Mercedes delayed Alabama GLC production until May 2030. U.S. supply will keep coming from Europe under the existing import tariff.
Read the full summary →Automakers asked Congress for a permanent Chinese connected-vehicle ban. The legislation still needs to pass.
Read the full summary →Honda is considering a return to European production depending on proposed EU rules. There is no confirmed plant or start date.
Read the full summary →Ally's originations included more lower-score borrowers and more Carvana loans, while its consumer auto charge-off rate held steady.
Read the full summary →Assurant's auto earnings benefited from better loss experience, service contracts and partner growth. It also raised its full-year outlook.
Read the full summary →Many shoppers will consider CPO but do not understand the difference from ordinary used vehicles. Clear explanations may matter before the price discussion.
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