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Plus: August sales data, GM's class action lawsuit, and more.

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly recap of the latest car news and market happenings.

In today’s edition:

  • August sales data

  • Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings

  • GM faces class action

  • Recent recalls

  • and more

MARKETS 📈

Note: Stock market data as of Thursday’s market close.

HEADLINES 📰

August sales get boost from Labor Day retail sales surge; inventory also rebounding (J.D. Power)

US August auto sales show big volume, but little change to underlying dynamics (S&P Global)

GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions

Polestar is getting a new CEO amid EV sales slump

Mazda is facing a new lawsuit over defective engines

RECALLS

Toyota recalls 47,000 Sequoias because the tow hitch covers can separate from the bumpers

That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday morning with more car content.

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