TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Articles

February 2026 U.S. auto sales projected at 1.19M units, 15.6M SAAR, with BEV share at 5.6% and average prices at $46,303.

February 2026 U.S. auto sales projected at 1.19 million units as EV demand cools

- March 4, 2026
On the Dash: February’s 1.19 million units and 15.6 million SAAR signal modest growth amid affordability pressures. BEV share at 5.6%, and changing incentives require careful EV inventory and pricing...
Dealer Sentiment

Dealer sentiment rebounds in Q1 2026 despite ongoing market challenges

- March 4, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers are entering spring with cautious optimism, expecting stronger demand despite ongoing traffic and profitability pressures. New-vehicle sales sentiment remains weak, signaling continued challenges for inventory management...
US-Israel strikes close Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil, shipping, and auto supply chains, driving costs and delays for manufacturers worldwide.

U.S.-Israel strikes disrupt Strait of Hormuz, rattling global auto supply chains

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Energy price spikes and maritime closures could sharply raise input costs for vehicles, batteries, and components. Delays in Asian supply chains will affect vehicle production timelines and...
Stellantis

Stellantis sets 2026 AGM with board nominations and strategic reset

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis will hold its 2026 AGM on April 14 in Amsterdam. John Elkann and Robert Peugeot are proposed for re-election; Juergen Esser is nominated as a new...
rare-earth supply

Rare-earth shortages loom despite global supply push

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Rare-earth demand is projected to grow 7% annually through 2030. Supply outside China will expand sharply but still trail demand. Persistent shortages could pressure EV production costs...
Toyota Industries

Toyota Industries valued near $40 billion as Elliott backs revised offer

- March 3, 2026
On the Dash: Forklift dealers and industrial equipment resellers may see ownership changes influence product strategy and support structures. Higher valuations and private ownership could affect dealers' financing, leasing, and...
Stellantis

Stellantis’ $26 billion bet on EVs just backfired

- March 2, 2026
Stellantis is now facing a financial reckoning that should send a chill through every boardroom in the global auto industry. After betting aggressively that electric vehicles would dominate the market...
permits

Canada to begin issuing import permits for China-made EVs under new trade deal

- March 2, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should track which automakers are first to secure permits, as supply could be limited in early months. Reduced tariffs (6.1% vs. 106.1%) could make China-built EVs...
Honda

Honda revives reverse imports with US-made models for Japan

- March 2, 2026
On the Dash: • Honda will export U.S.-built Integra Type S and Passport to Japan in 2026. • The Acura brand will debut in Japan for the first time. • Eased import rules...
Cybertruck

Tesla raises Cybertruck AWD price 17% days after launch

- March 2, 2026
On the Dash: A 17% price swing in 10 days highlights volatility dealers must consider when evaluating EV pricing stability. The gap between the 2019 announced pricing and the current...


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