Auto Unions Vote on Labor Agreements: Ford workers favor UAW deal, GM workers narrowly oppose, and Stellantis workers in Canada ratify Unifor agreement.

DealerOn Acquires fusionZONE Automotive: DealerOn said fusionZONE clients will benefit from DealerOn's resources and technology.

Hyundai Breaks Ground on New EV Plant: The facility will be South Korean's automaker's first new plant in its home country in 29 years.

Financial Impacts Top EV Consumer Concerns: Almost half of respondents to a recent S&P Global survey say prices are excessively high.

Report Ranks States on Transportation Spending: California, Massachusetts and Vermont came out on top for what the Natural Resources Defense Council considers their sustainable and equitable.

Auto Credit More Accessible: October loosening makes three-month trend, but access still tighter than a year ago.

Second Japanese Brand Bumps Worker Pay: WSJ reports Honda to increase US labor force pay by 11%, follows similar Toyota move after Detroit union wins.

CarGurus Agrees to Fully Acquire CarOffer: Accelerated purchase of remaining stake in the digital wholesale marketplace meant to bolster growing synergies between the two companies.

CerebrumX, Guidepoint Systems Join Forces: Collaboration to leverage embedded vehicle data for fleet and dealership lot management.

Instant-Payment Platform Launched for Used Cars: Collaboration between Whillet of Silicon Valley and Visa produces Carment.

Inventory Continues Climb: New-car supplies grow in October despite strikes’ impact.

FHWA Accepting V2X Grant Applications: Grants aimed at accelerating connected and interoperable vehicle technologies to improve highway safety.

The Right Approach: Consumers will respond to genuine, respectful expertise, even in tight times.

Vehicle-Buying Experience Improves: Two surveys find process is getting easier and more satisfying as inventories grow.

Women’s Safety Concerns Could Be Curbing Their EV Adoption: Poll finds many place significant importance on charging stations’ safety when it comes to deciding whether to go electric.

Big Pickups Score Poorly on Back-Seat Safety: New test shows that rear seats, as in small pickups, offer less protection than front seats.

Fleet Sales Take Hit From Strikes: Retail sales, meanwhile, were up in October, Cox says.

Cybersecurity Risks in Today’s High-Tech Vehicles: As risks grow, what can automakers and dealers do to safeguard vehicles from cyberattack?

Black Book: Weekly Market Update: Higher wholesale depreciation last week than is typical for the season returned in many segments last week.

Consumers Warned to Avoid Steering Wheel Decals: A driver lost sight in one eye when one dislodged in an accident.