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In The News.

Institutional-grade strategic analysis, media updates, and editorial commentary across the automotive value chain. All emanating from the trinity of the MAPP, Who’s Behind the Wheel, and the Dealer Doctrine.

  • Telegraph Herald

Carmakers Face Pain as Buyers Face Aging Lineups, Report Warns

The deepest product redesign drought in modern automotive history is about to collide with consumer demand. Learn how Murphy Automotive Partners’ latest data forecasts a perfect storm of supply-chain constraints and soaring vehicle prices.

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  • Bloomberg

American Drivers are Going to Develop a Hybrid Habit.

Americans like their electric vehicles to come with a side of gasoline. Sales of conventional hybrid vehicles, which combine internal combustion and electric drive trains but don't plug in to recharge, jumped by almost a fifth in the first half of 2026 year over year, while pure battery EVs slumped by a quarter. The most obvious catalysts were the Iran war's impact on pump prices and the removal of EV subsidies, respectively.

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  • Wall Street Journal

Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan

Toyota's $3.6 billion plan to shift Tacoma production to Texas reflects the growing importance of U.S. manufacturing amid tariffs and strong demand. The Wall Street Journal turned to Murphy Automotive Partners founder John Murphy for analysis on the strategic and industry implications of the move.

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  • WardsAuto

Serra Automotive Group grows with decentralized management

In terms of product portfolio, however, Stellantis, which owns the CDJR brands, is not doing so well, according to the inaugural Murphy Automotive Product Pipeline (MAPP) report.

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  • Foley

Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive Team

Which legacy automakers are leaving themselves dangerously exposed to competitive fallout over the next five years? This deep dive highlights the urgent warnings inside Murphy Automotive Partners' preview report regarding deferred EV programs and aging portfolios.

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  • Los Angeles Times

Detroit’s EV bet backfires as hybrid boom leaves Big Three behind

Which legacy automakers are leaving themselves dangerously exposed to competitive fallout over the next five years? This deep dive highlights the urgent warnings inside Murphy Automotive Partners' preview report regarding deferred EV programs and aging portfolios.

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