ICYMI: Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal and expands Windsor investment to $499 million. Used-vehicle prices ease as supply climbs to 47 days. U.S. and Mexico resume USMCA talks as Trump escalates trade pressure on Canada. Senate panel advances bill to ban Chinese vehicle tech. CBT News opens nominations for its 2026 40 Under 40 Award. Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week’s automotive industry news. Ford ratifies Canadian labor deal, expands Windsor investment to $499 million Ford and Unifor have ratified a new three-year labor agreement for approximately 5,000 Canadian employees, which includes a 9% wage increase over the three years. Eligible full-time workers will receive about $7,130 (C$10,000) as a ratification bonus, while eligible temporary employees will receive about $1,430 (C$2,000). Read More Used-vehicle prices ease as supply climbs to 47 days Used-vehicle supply is loosening on both the retail and wholesale sides, and prices are pulling back from earlier gains. Cox Automotive’s June retail data shows inventory rising as sales slow, while Manheim’s mid-July wholesale index shows values easing for the first time in months. Dealers held 2.14 million used vehicles in June, up 1% from May, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. Read More GM’s core earnings jump 30%, pushing 2026 guidance higher again General Motors (GM) raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time this year, even as a major EV-related charge pulled net income down in the second quarter. The results point to a stronger core business than the headline profit number suggests, and dealers should pay attention to both sides of the story. While GM reported Q2 revenue of $48 billion, up 1.9% from a year ago, net income attributable to stockholders fell to $1.3 billion, down