TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%


About: Colin Fitzpatrick

January auto credit holds steady with higher subprime lending, longer terms, and rising borrowing costs for U.S. car buyers.

Auto credit access holds steady in January as borrowing costs rise

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: January auto credit access held steady at its highest level since October 2022, despite some mixed metrics. Subprime lending and longer loan terms increased, expanding access for...
Ford

Ford posts largest quarterly decline, projects 2026 rebound

- February 11, 2026
On the Dash: Despite the fourth-quarter miss, Ford’s F-Series trucks and Ford Pro commercial fleet operations are expected to drive profitability, signaling stability for dealers reliant on these high-demand segments. ...
Honda

Honda car business posts loss amid EV impairments and US tariffs

- February 11, 2026
Honda car business posts loss amid EV impairments and U.S. tariffs Honda’s car business posted a quarterly loss of $602 million, largely from U.S. tariffs and EV impairments. EV-related write-downs...
GM taps Lucid executive Claudia Gast

GM taps Lucid executive Claudia Gast for senior strategy role

- February 10, 2026
On the Dash: GM hires a senior strategy and finance leader as it accelerates technology and partnership-driven growth. Claudia Gast brings experience from EV startups, defense contracting and public-company finance. ...
Stellantis, Canada, Jeep

Canada courts Chinese EV makers to boost domestic auto production, reduce US reliance

- February 9, 2026
On the Dash: Canada’s EV strategy could introduce new brands, supply chains, and service opportunities for North American dealers. Tariff credits tied to domestic production may influence OEM pricing, inventory,...
Chinese software ban

Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban

- February 9, 2026
On the Dash: Automakers must certify the removal of Chinese software from connected vehicle systems by March 17. Multi-tier global software supply chains complicate compliance. The rule is accelerating onshoring...
car buying experience

CDK data shows improved car buying experience in January

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Ease of Purchase scores rose to 85% in January, up from 69% in December. In-stock vehicle availability improved from 31% to 57%, boosting satisfaction. Buyers completed more...
dealers 2026

Why disciplined dealers may outperform in a softer 2026 market

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Early 2026 demand may rise with easing rates and higher tax refunds, but profitability is not guaranteed. Pushing record volume risks pricing pressure and margin erosion in...
Toyota

Toyota COO outlines cautious approach to compact trucks at NADA Show

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota plans to reenter the compact pickup segment when demand and scale support long-term viability. Potential changes to the USMCA pose a major risk to pricing, supply...
Dealers at NADA Show 2026 say AI and connected data can improve profitability, inventory decisions, and customer experience.

Dealers see AI and connected data as profit drivers for 2026

- February 5, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers say AI delivers value only when systems are integrated across sales, service, and customer communications. Real-time data sharing can improve trade-in accuracy, inventory turns, and dealership-wide...


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