July 23, 2026 | Lexus reveals EV plans for iconic models; Nissan dealership strikes back at a bad...

Lexus unveils the future of electrification in its product plans (https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts...) , balancing a slower approach to electric vehicles along with the return of an iconic nameplate. A Nissan dealership’s general manager faces backlash for retaliating against a negative review (https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-ni...) , and two dealership groups are combating fraud allegations (https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-pa...) from the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program. Plus, a social media expert explains why dealerships should ditch inventory-dump TikTok videos and embrace the influencer era.