TSLA386.47012.76%
GM76.110-0.98%
F11.900-0.25%
RIVN12.4600.03%
CYD25.4900.19%
HMC33.970-0.28%
TM194.860-1.67%
CVNA59.200-1.06%
PAG212.050-0.2%
LAD269.130-30.4%
AN153.010-8.88%
GPI224.850-18.17%
ABG164.050-8.08%
SAH60.680-3.35%
TSLA386.47012.76%
GM76.110-0.98%
F11.900-0.25%
RIVN12.4600.03%
CYD25.4900.19%
HMC33.970-0.28%
TM194.860-1.67%
CVNA59.200-1.06%
PAG212.050-0.2%
LAD269.130-30.4%
AN153.010-8.88%
GPI224.850-18.17%
ABG164.050-8.08%
SAH60.680-3.35%
TSLA386.47012.76%
GM76.110-0.98%
F11.900-0.25%
RIVN12.4600.03%
CYD25.4900.19%
HMC33.970-0.28%
TM194.860-1.67%
CVNA59.200-1.06%
PAG212.050-0.2%
LAD269.130-30.4%
AN153.010-8.88%
GPI224.850-18.17%
ABG164.050-8.08%
SAH60.680-3.35%


About: Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell is a staff writer and correspondent for CBT News. He covers the latest automotive industry news, market insights, emerging technology and trends, and key figures in the car business. Based in Atlanta, he's an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting and multimedia communications. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

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