TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


About: Jason Becknell

New-vehicle prices rose in April, but the gains fell short of the historical average, with wide variation across brands and segments, according to Kelley Blue Book.

New-vehicle prices rise in April, but the pace is cooling

- May 13, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle ATP rose 1.8% year over year in April, below the 3.6% long-term average. Ford and GM posted strong gains while several luxury brands saw transaction prices...
Stellantis bets big on partnerships to power comeback

Stellantis bets big on partnerships to power comeback

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On the Dash: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be a core part of the company's long-term strategy. Last week, Stellantis announced a new distribution partnership with Chinese EV...
More customers are getting approved for auto loans, but negative equity and record loan terms tell a more complicated story.

Auto loan availability hits 4-year high in April, loan terms reach new records

- May 12, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan credit availability climbed to its highest level since June 2022 in April. Nearly 30% of auto loans now carry terms longer than 72 months, a...
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from "vending machines"

The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”

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Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Finance Director Symphony Wills shares her success story

Finance Director shares path from rejection to BMW rooftop success

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Symphony Wills did not stumble into the car business. She chased it, fought rejection, and took on a two-hour commute to get her foot in the door and onto the...
Fires at aluminum supplier Novelis cut Ford F-150 inventory nearly 25%, pushing prices higher and leaving dealers with fewer trucks on the lot.

Ford dealers face F-150 shortage following fires at aluminum supplier

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com. Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage. Dealers can expect tighter...
President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. It comes as China says it exports more EVs than ICE cars, despite a U.S. ban on Chinese auto imports.

China hits new EV export milestone as Trump heads to Beijing to talk trade

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April. U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America. Congress and...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat. The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
Wholesale used-vehicle prices dipped overall in April, while EV prices rose as rising gas prices reshape buyer demand, according to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value index report.

Used EV prices surge in April as overall used-vehicle prices cool

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Wholesale used vehicle prices dipped in April but remain above year-ago levels overall. Used EV prices surged 7.2% year over year, amid rising gas prices. Prices for...


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