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

service advisor

The service advisor evolution: What 2026 will demand from fixed ops leaders

- February 24, 2026
The automotive industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Technology continues to accelerate, customer expectations are rising, and dealership margins remain under pressure. In the middle of this change, one...
Legacy Auto Center acquires Hyundai of Dodge City, plans relocation and rebrand

Legacy Auto Center acquires Hyundai of Dodge City, plans relocation and rebrand

- February 23, 2026
Legacy Auto Center, owned by Jennifer and Jason Dougherty, acquired Hyundai of Dodge City from G1 Group in a transaction that closed February of 2026. The dealership will be relocated...
All-Pro Auto Reconditioning

All-Pro Auto Reconditioning acquires OOBE, expanding single vendor solution for dealership partners nationwide

- February 23, 2026
HOUSTON, TX — All-Pro Auto Reconditioning (APAR), a national provider of automotive reconditioning and detailing services to franchise and independent dealerships, announced the acquisition of OOBE, a leading dealership photography...
Trump tariff

White House exempts vehicles and parts from new 10% global tariff

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: The 10% global tariff will not apply to passenger vehicles, certain trucks, or auto parts. Steel, aluminum, and auto-specific tariffs remain in effect, continuing to put upward...
tax refunds

Larger tax refunds could fuel spring vehicle demand

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: • Average tax refunds are up 10.9%, potentially boosting Q1 and Q2 vehicle sales. • Affordability remains strained, with $50,000 average prices and $772 monthly payments. • High debt levels...
Tesla Autopilot

Judge rejects Tesla’s appeal in $243 million Autopilot fatality case

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: ADAS liability exposure remains significant, reinforcing the need for clear feature explanations at delivery. The $200 million punitive award highlights jury sensitivity to perceived safety gaps in...
Lucid

Lucid trims hundreds of jobs amid EV market pressure

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: • Lucid is cutting 12% of its workforce, affecting hundreds of employees. • Production workers in Arizona are not impacted by the layoffs. • The company is focused on margin...

Weekly roundup: Trump imposes 10% global tariff, Ford mulls Chinese joint ventures, Jesse Jackson dies at 84

- February 21, 2026
ICYMI: The Detroit 3 cut back investment after U.S. EV demand drops 30%. Ford CEO Jim Farley discussed a potential joint venture with Chinese automakers for U.S. production. Rev. Jesse...
Trump tariffs

Trump imposes new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court strikes down emergency tariffs

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash: Supreme Court struck down Trump emergency tariffs in a 6-3 ruling; auto duties under other laws remain. Refunds to importers could total $170 billion, over half of...
UAW, VW ratify contracts

UAW members at VW Chattanooga ratify first labor contracts with 96% approval

- February 20, 2026
On the Dash:  Higher labor costs could influence Volkswagen’s long-term pricing and production strategy. Unionization at a foreign-owned Southern plant may reshape competitive labor dynamics across OEMs. Stronger job protections...


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