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

vehicle dependability issues rise

Vehicle dependability declines as software issues mount, JD Power finds

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Vehicle dependability has reached its highest problem level since the study redesign in 2022. Infotainment and mobile phone integration issues remain the top sources of owner complaints. ...
Uber, robotaxi network

Uber to invest $100 million in robotaxi charging hubs across US cities

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Uber will spend $100 million to build charging hubs for autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The company aims to deploy robotaxis in at...
Paul Brown on increasing VSC penetration and PVR through early education, pricing confidence and data-driven conversations.

Boost VSC penetration and PVR with smarter pre-framing

- February 19, 2026
Increasing vehicle service contract (VSC) penetration and boosting profit per retail unit begin long before the menu presentation. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent...
Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing, Marcelo Conti

Stellantis taps former GM executive to lead North America purchasing

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Supplier relations and purchasing discipline directly impact vehicle availability, incentives and production stability Leadership changes suggest Stellantis is prioritizing cost control and quality amid ongoing supply chain...
eLend Solutons survey shows rising dealership fraud as digital vehicle sales increase, with many dealers losing multiple vehicles.

Digital transactions fuel spike in dealership fraud, eLend Solutions survey shows

- February 17, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly 80% of dealers report rising fraud over the past two years. Almost half lost four or more vehicles to identity fraud. Most dealers link increased fraud...
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...
Used-vehicle inventory slips to 2.18M in January

Used-vehicle inventory tightens as January sales gain momentum

- February 16, 2026
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. ...

AFIP’s Shannon Robertson shares must-know compliance strategies for dealerships

- February 16, 2026
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...
Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant

Stellantis in talks with Canada to revive idled Brampton plant

- February 13, 2026
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...
Toyota industries

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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