Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Tariff fears drive record March sales for most OEMs—but April remains uncertain
2. Subaru dealership leans into “pre-tariff savings” promotions
3. Nearly 20% of new car buyers now opt for 84-month loans
4. Car dealers stay in buy mode despite tariff uncertainty
5. Lucid Motors capitalizes on shifting EV loyalties
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