Mercedes-Benz could get caught in a proposed U.S. ownership rule because Chinese-linked holdings total 19.67%, while Jeep owners are facing a reminder that software now controls safety hardware.

Today’s episode breaks down the proposed Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, a Group 3 synthetic oil squeeze that could push routine oil changes toward $85 to $90 or more, Jeep’s 419,000-vehicle airbag software recall, dealership consolidation, and AI’s growing role in auto-finance fraud review.

Today's Key Headlines

~Mercedes-Benz could cross a 15% foreign-adversary ownership threshold with 19.67% Chinese-linked holdings

~Group 3 base oil shortages may push synthetic oil changes up 30% to 40%

~Jeep recalls over 419,000 Grand Cherokee models for an airbag software error

~Average publicly traded dealership pre-tax income ...