TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%
TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%
TSLA423.7407.86%
GM81.730-0.95%
F16.165-0.465%
RIVN17.2900.34%
CYD58.9001.11%
HMC26.4800.24%
TM180.490-2.43%
CVNA65.602-5.3985%
PAG172.3601.92%
LAD295.5001.98%
AN191.0902.07%
GPI308.320-3.19%
ABG189.9603.34%
SAH84.8000.93%


About: Colin Fitzpatrick

Colin Fitzpatrick

Colin Fitzpatrick has spent over 3 years at CBT News, where he leads social media and marketing strategy for the automotive industry. With a keen understanding of digital engagement and dealership communications, he helps deliver impactful content that connects with retail professionals.

EV demand

EV demand drops 30%, forcing Detroit Three to cut investments

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should prepare for a renewed emphasis on internal combustion trucks and SUVs as OEMs rebalance production. Inventory mix and floorplan planning may shift as EV allocations...
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Used-vehicle inventory slips to 2.18M in January

Used-vehicle inventory tightens as January sales gain momentum

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On the Dash: Used-vehicle inventory fell to 2.18 million units in January as sales momentum remained strong. Retail used sales rose 4.6% month over month and 3.3% year over year. ...
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AFIP’s Shannon Robertson shares must-know compliance strategies for dealerships

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Compliance is a critical yet often overlooked area in dealership operations. Ignoring it can lead to fines, legal issues and lost business, especially as dealerships increasingly handle digital transactions and...
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On the Dash: Stellantis is negotiating with the Canadian government to restart production at its idled Brampton plant. The automaker moved Jeep Compass production to Illinois as part of a...
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Toyota pushes back deadline for $35B privatization bid

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota extended its $35 billion bid to privatize Toyota Industries after falling 9 percentage points short of the required approval threshold. Activist investor Elliott Management continues to...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
Industry News Articles
GM taps Lucid executive Claudia Gast

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- 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. ...
Industry News Articles
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,...
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