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Dec 2023

Toyota Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles

Toyota Motor North America said it is recalling about 1.1 million Toyota and Lexus models globally for malfunctioning sensors that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash. The affected Toyota models are the 2020-21 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid; 2020-22 Camry and Camry Hybrid; 2020-21 Corolla; 2020-21 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid; 2020-21 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 Sienna Hybrid.

Lexus models affected by the recall are the 2021 ES 250; 2020-22 ES 300h; and 2020-21 ES 350, RX 350 and RX 450h.

To fix the defect, dealers will inspect the sensors and replace them as necessary. Vehicle owners will be notified in February.

Dec 2023

Toyota Venza and Prius Prime Ordering

Toyota has announced that the 2024 Venza and Prius Prime are no longer allocated and are available to order. Max order quantity is 30 units without prior approval and there is limited quantity of both series available. More updates on MY24 and MY25 allocation and incentives plans should be available in the first couple weeks of January.

Subaru Cut Off Updates

Please note that the MY24 Subaru Legacy Base Models (RAB-02) will close January 5, 2024. All orders will need to be successfully submitted by close of business on January 5th.

Dec 2023

GM Order Cut Off Updates

Wave 1 and Wave 2 orders for GM for the following models are due on 1/26/24. Please have orders in ASAP.

Dec 2023

Ford Edge Order Bank

The 24MY Ford Edge order bank re-opened on 11/21/23. Production has been extended and balance out is not 4/26/24.

Used Vehicle Market Conditions

After a period of relative stability, average wholesale used vehicle prices have resumed their general decline, as any impacts from the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike recede and seasonal patterns take over. Total retail used vehicle sales and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales have also softened.

According to ADESA US Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of auction industry used vehicle prices by vehicle model class, wholesale prices in October averaged $14,589—down 3.8% compared to September, down 4.3% relative to October 2022, and up 31.6% versus pre-pandemic / October 2019.

Nov 2023

Toyota Order Banks Close for Highlander

Toyota has just announced that the MY24 Highlander has sold out of its gasoline engine models. No updates on the MY25 Highlander will be available until Q2 of 2024.

Toyota Recalls 2.16 Million RAV4s

Toyota Motor North America said it is recalling about 1.85 million RAV4 vehicles in the U.S. because of a sizing issue with the replacement 12-volt batteries. The recall covers certain RAV4 compact crossovers from the 2013-18 model years. About 306,000 additional vehicles are affected in Canada and Mexico, Toyota spokesperson Josh Burns said.

“Some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the subject vehicles have smaller top dimensions than others,” Toyota said in a press release. “If a small-top battery is used for replacement and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, the battery could move when the vehicle is driven with forceful turns. The movement could cause the positive battery terminal to contact the hold-down clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.” To fix the issue, dealers will replace the battery hold-down clamp, tray and positive terminal cover with improved parts. Vehicle owners will be notified by late December.

Oct 2023

Nissan NY24 Frontier Order Extension

The Nissan Fleet Department has secured additional allocation for MY Frontier S/SV 4×2 and 4×4 pickup trucks. Effectively immediately, Nissan has re-opened order banks that were previously announced as cut-off effectively September 29th.

It remains Nissan’s goal to avoid order cancellations so the Fleet Team will continue to closely monitor allocation on all Nissan models and will communicate cut-offs with as much notice as possible.

Ford Order Bank and UAW Updates

Order Bank Opening Updates:

Order Bank Closed:

Ford Reached tentative Labor Deal with UAW. Plans to restart production for the following vehicle lines is still being finalized:

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