Friday, November 6, 2026
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Toyota's fully electrified RAV4 lineup adds Woodland ground clearance to 9.1 inches and NACS DC fast charging on all PHEVs, with hybrid MSRP from $32,300 and PHEV from $42,100. Hybrids arrive later this year, PHEVs in early 2027, per Toyota. Toyota stores need to separate hybrid and plug-in pricing and arrival dates in customer quotes.
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The other stories from Friday, November 6, 2026.
Tesla plans to wind down Texas Cybertruck production around mid-2027 for Cybercab capacity. It has not confirmed a new truck production site.
Read the full summary →The 2027 Tundra starts at $42,890 with new equipment and a Trailhunter package, due at dealers this fall.
Read the full summary →BMW cut its full-year auto margin outlook again while keeping its automotive free-cash-flow target.
Read the full summary →Hyundai recalled 37,901 vehicles for software that may deactivate airbags and pretensioners. Dealers will update affected vehicles free.
Read the full summary →Audi is considering a $3 billion Georgia expansion, Reuters reports. The second phase remains a possibility, not confirmed dealer supply.
Read the full summary →Jeep unveiled a CJ-8-inspired Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept at SEMA, with independent front suspension and reversible rear seats.
Read the full summary →Group 1's F&I revenue fell more than consolidated income per deal. Its U.S.-only per-unit figure covers a different scope.
Read the full summary →Lifetime loan interest remains sharply above 2019 levels. The selling price alone does not show the full borrowing cost.
Read the full summary →CarMax is pairing Tier 2 lending and protection plans with long-term growth goals. Those goals are not completed gains.
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