Toyota, the world's top automaker

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

In today’s edition:

  • January auto sales data

  • Toyota remains world’s top automaker

  • Tesla earnings results

  • Recent recalls

  • and more

MARKETS 📈

Note: Stock market prices as of Friday’s market close.

HEADLINES 📰

January US auto sales are estimated to hit 1.15 million units, translating to an estimated sales pace of 16.2 million units

2025 Toyota 4Runner lacks a manual because nobody's asking for it

US court throws out Biden-era rules designed to protect car buyers

BMW M3 Touring teased as an even more hardcore high-powered wagon

RECALLS

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

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