July 31, 2026 | Toyota disruptions spread after quake; F&I fraud up 3x since 2018

July 31, 2026 | Toyota disruptions spread after quake; F&I fraud up 3x since 2018

Author: Automotive News July 31, 2026 Duration: 21:55
Japan’s earthquake fallout keeps spreading far beyond the quake zone. Audi reveals its largest vehicle ever, the Q9, targeting American families and dealers hungry for a product boost. Plus, TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant breaks down a new report showing auto finance fraud has nearly tripled since 2018.

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