TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


About: Jason Becknell

FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing

FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing

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On the Dash: The FTC has named all 97 dealership groups that received deceptive pricing warning letters in March. Several top-ranked dealer groups received letters, including Lithia Motors, AutoNation, and...
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Oil prices drop as U.S. reaches deal with Iran, pending Trump’s approval

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On the Dash: U.S. and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire extension, pending Trump's approval. The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran. ...
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On the Dash: Nearly 1 in 5 new vehicle loans now carries a monthly payment of $1,000 or more, according to Experian. More than a third of new vehicle loan...
U.S. eases some Taiwan tariffs under trade agreement

U.S. eases some Taiwan tariffs under trade agreement

- May 28, 2026
On the Dash: Tariff relief may lower input costs for auto suppliers using Taiwanese precision parts and electronics. There is a 15% cap on duties, which provides pricing stability for...
Jay Feldman on growth, navigating challenges and a $5 billion goal

Jay Feldman on growth, navigating challenges and a $5 billion goal

- May 28, 2026
Jay Feldman started selling cars at 15 and has not stopped since. As chairman and CEO of Feldman Automotive Group, he has spent nearly three decades building one of the...
Ford Mobile Service demand grows, Ga. dealer expands fleet to meet the momentum

Ford Mobile Service demand surges, Georgia dealer expands fleet to meet the momentum

- May 27, 2026
On the Dash: Akins Ford operates 25-plus mobile service vans covering a 100-mile radius from Winder, Georgia. The dealership completed more than 2,000 mobile service visits in April 2026 alone. ...
Dealer sentiment climbs on strong spring in Q2, future confidence falls

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- May 27, 2026
On the Dash: Spring sales pushed dealer sentiment higher for the second straight quarter, but future confidence fell sharply. The franchised and independent dealer divide widened across nearly every metric...
Lean into the chaos: One dealer's advice for navigating today's challenges

Lean into the chaos: One dealer’s advice for navigating today’s challenges

- May 27, 2026
Today, the auto industry is facing several challenges at once. Tariffs, FTC pricing scrutiny, affordability concerns, tightening inventory, possible competition from Chinese automakers and more. Dealers are being pressured to...
Tesla recalls 14,575 Model Ys after automated scanner missed certification labels

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- May 26, 2026
On The Dash: Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Ys after a factory scanner failed to verify certification labels. The missing label could lead owners to unknowingly overload their vehicles, increasing...
Ferrari launches Luce, a $640,000 five-seat EV

Ferrari launches Luce, its first-ever EV

- May 26, 2026
On the Dash: Ferrari enters the EV market with a $640,000 five-seat performance sedan due in Q4 2026. The launch contrasts with Porsche and Lamborghini, which have both scaled back...