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Cars struggle with dependability

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly recap of the latest car news and market happenings.
In today’s edition:
J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study
January new-car prices decrease
Tesla sales down worldwide
Recent recalls
and more
MARKETS 📈

Note: Stock market prices as of Thursday’s market close.
HEADLINES 📰
Vehicle dependability still suffering due to pandemic aftershocks, J.D. Power finds
Average new-vehicle prices fell in January, but were higher year-over-year by 1.3%
Tesla sales are tanking across the world, rough start to 2025
Nissan and Honda ditch $60 billion merger talks, face new uncertainty
Nissan is expected to report net loss for current term, analysts say
Porsche is cutting a bunch of jobs over weak EV demand
BMW will keep the V-8 engine because Americans love it
The most reliable new cars for the money for 2025, from iSeeCars
RECALLS
2022 GMC Sierra trucks recalled after 1,225 complaints about chrome front grille detachments
That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday with more car content.
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