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TM167.230-2.5%
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PAG176.7101.71%
LAD297.0801.93%
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RIVN14.890-0.21%
CYD49.2500.4%
HMC25.580-0.41%
TM167.230-2.5%
CVNA64.815-1.855%
PAG176.7101.71%
LAD297.0801.93%
AN192.1603.86%
GPI318.2503%
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SAH81.4300.85%
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GM78.950-1.48%
F14.000-0.11%
RIVN14.890-0.21%
CYD49.2500.4%
HMC25.580-0.41%
TM167.230-2.5%
CVNA64.815-1.855%
PAG176.7101.71%
LAD297.0801.93%
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Stellantis and Mistral AI announced a milestone in their partnership during Italian Tech Week, aiming to accelerate the integration of AI.

Stellantis, Mistral AI expand partnership to embed AI across operations 

- October 1, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis and Mistral AI are expanding their partnership to embed artificial intelligence across the automaker’s operations.  New initiatives include an Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy to co-develop...
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he expects demand for EV in the United States to be slashed in half next month as federal tax incentives expire.

Ford CEO warns U.S. EV sales could fall 50% after incentives expire

- October 1, 2025
On the Dash:  EV sales in the U.S. could drop from 10–12% to 5% market share after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires. Q3 EV sales are forecast to hit...
Dave Anderson cautions leaders about the dangers of “over-managing and under-leading."

Dave Anderson warns leaders against over-managing at the expense of leadership

- October 1, 2025
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, LearnToLead founder Dave Anderson cautioned dealership leaders about the dangers of “over-managing and under-leading,” stressing the need for balance between organizational structure...
Carvana announced today that select customers in the San Francisco Bay Area can now receive vehicles the same-day they place an order online.

Carvana launches same-day delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Carvana now offers same-day delivery and pickup in the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing customers to receive a purchased car or sell their vehicle on the same...
Ford and GM are rolling out programs for their dealers that effectively extend the federal tax credit on EV leases past the expiration date.

Reuters reports Ford, GM launch dealer programs to extend $7,500 EV tax credit

- September 30, 2025
On the Dash: Ford and GM are using dealer programs to extend the $7,500 federal EV tax credit beyond its September 30 expiration, allowing leases to continue with the subsidy...
Toyota Motor Company reported that its global sales grew for the eighth consecutive month in August, increasing 2.2% year-over-year.

Toyota sees global sales climb 2.2% in August despite drop in Japan

- September 29, 2025
On the Dash: Toyota’s worldwide vehicle sales increased 2.2% in August, marking eight consecutive months of global growth. Domestic sales in Japan declined 12.1% due to supply disruptions, while sales...
Volvo Cars plans to expand production at its $1.3 billion factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina, shifting assembly of its popular XC60 SUV.

Volvo to ramp up U.S. production at South Carolina plant amid Trump tariffs

- September 29, 2025
On the Dash: Volvo will begin U.S. production of its XC60 SUV in 2025 to avoid Trump’s 15% import tariff and support tariff-free exports to Europe. The Ridgeville plant, running...
On the latest episode of Service Drive, John Fairchild notes why service advisors need to move beyond taking orders & become trusted advisors

Why service advisors must shift from order takers to trusted advisors – John Fairchild | Fairchild Automotive Solutions 

- September 29, 2025
  On the latest episode of the Service Drive, John Fairchild, president of Fairchild Automotive Solutions and a high-performance fixed ops coach, says service advisors must move beyond simply taking orders...
U.S. new car and truck sales are expected to reach 4,075,132 units in Q3, according to automotive data provider Edmunds. 

U.S. new vehicle sales forecast to rise 4.7% in Q3, Edmunds reports 

- September 26, 2025
On the Dash: ​​Q3 2025 vehicle sales are projected at 4.08 million, up 4.7% from 2024 but down 3.3% from Q2 2025. Fed rate cuts and the expiration of the...
Tesla urged the Trump administration to uphold vehicle emissions standards and recognize that greenhouse gas emissions endanger health.

Tesla urges the Trump administration to preserve vehicle emissions standards

- September 26, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla urged the Trump administration not to repeal vehicle emissions standards, warning that such a rollback could cost the company billions in regulatory credits. The company earned...