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The Clairmont Automotive Report
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Mazda held its profit target, Mitsubishi lowered its outlook, wholesale used values edged up, and bank auto-loan rates rose as car-loan interest rules took effect.
Auto industry
Mazda holds its profit target as the new CX-5 lifts sales
Mazda kept its profit target despite lower global sales guidance and raised its incentive-spending assumption. Its U.S. volume outlook increased.
Read the full summary →Mitsubishi Motors lowers its full-year outlook
Mitsubishi cut its profit and sales outlook as powertrain demand shifted and competition and costs grew tougher.
Read the full summary →Kia plans about $2.2B for its Gwangju complex through 2029
Kia plans about $2.2 billion for Gwangju through 2029, including electrified production and mobility trials. It is future capacity, not current inventory.
Read the full summary →Wholesale used values edge up in October
Manheim's used-value index edged up in October. Firmer wholesale prices can support appraisals while raising replacement costs.
Read the full summary →F&I
Bank auto-loan rates move back up in Q3
Bank new-car loan rates rose in Q3. These survey averages do not measure captive or credit-union offers.
Read the full summary →Car-loan interest deduction rules take effect today
Car-loan interest deduction rules take effect today. Eligibility limits apply, and the deduction is not a guaranteed tax credit or discount.
Read the full summary →Car-Mart's lender relief runs through today
Car-Mart's lender relief expires today under its latest filed extension. No newer SEC extension was available early Monday.
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