TSLA442.2501.8904%
GM84.8600.74%
F16.5150.635%
RIVN15.2050.505%
CYD57.562-2.1477%
HMC27.3350.455%
TM192.4502.34%
CVNA74.9651.965%
PAG170.4701.46%
LAD296.1403.51%
AN195.6300.69%
GPI331.230-0.47%
ABG196.5302.57%
SAH84.9501.37%
TSLA442.2501.8904%
GM84.8600.74%
F16.5150.635%
RIVN15.2050.505%
CYD57.562-2.1477%
HMC27.3350.455%
TM192.4502.34%
CVNA74.9651.965%
PAG170.4701.46%
LAD296.1403.51%
AN195.6300.69%
GPI331.230-0.47%
ABG196.5302.57%
SAH84.9501.37%
TSLA442.2501.8904%
GM84.8600.74%
F16.5150.635%
RIVN15.2050.505%
CYD57.562-2.1477%
HMC27.3350.455%
TM192.4502.34%
CVNA74.9651.965%
PAG170.4701.46%
LAD296.1403.51%
AN195.6300.69%
GPI331.230-0.47%
ABG196.5302.57%
SAH84.9501.37%


Automotive News

Weekly roundup: Tariff refunds open, Ford fights Chinese EVs, Southern union breakthrough impacts dealers

- April 18, 2026
 ICYMI: Spring optimism grows for dealers as challenges remain. Massive union breakthrough in the South signals ripple effects for dealers. Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out...

GM leans on global supply, VW ends U.S. EV output, March sales surge tightens inventory

- April 17, 2026
Top Stories  GM leans on global production to supply U.S. market amid cost pressures. Read More Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit. Read More March sales surge tightens inventory,...
Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

- April 17, 2026
On the Dash: Slower EV demand may impact inventory planning and turn rates for electric models. Production pullbacks could tighten EV supply or shift sourcing toward imports. Ongoing cost pressures...

Pentagon boosts weapons production with automakers, Ford unifies EV strategy, Tesla outlook improves

- April 16, 2026
Top Stories  Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production capacity. Read More Ford creates unified product organization to accelerate EV, software rollout. Read More Tesla outlook strengthens as software updates fuel investor confidence....
Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production capacity

Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production capacity

- April 16, 2026
On the Dash: Potential defense contracts could shift production priorities and impact vehicle supply. Increased government demand may tighten supply chains already under pressure. Automaker diversification into defense could influence...
CarMax shares fall 14% as new CEO Keith Barr unveils turnaround plan focused on lower-priced vehicles amid softening consumer demand.

CarMax pivots to lower-priced vehicles as investors remain skeptical

- April 15, 2026
On the dash: CarMax posted mixed results in Q4, with slight growth but weaker profits, triggering a 14% stock drop The company is shifting toward lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles as affordability...
NADA’s Mike Stanton pushes back on “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model

NADA’s Mike Stanton rejects “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model amid FTC action

- April 15, 2026
A study by the International Center for Law & Economics claims that the dealership model adds thousands of dollars to the cost of every vehicle, calling it a “middleman tax.”...

Tariff refunds applications open, Stellantis Q1 shipments rise, VW halts EV production

- April 15, 2026
Top Stories  Tariff refund applications open as dealers and importers seek relief under CAPE program. Read More Stellantis reports 12% shipment growth in Q1 as North America and Europe drive gains. Read...
Purdy Group USA expands in Bryan, Texas

Purdy Group USA expands in Bryan, Texas with acquisition of Douglass Mazda and Volkswagen

- April 15, 2026
Purdy Group USA has bolstered its presence in the Bryan-College Station market with the acquisition of Douglass Mazda and Douglass Volkswagen, both located in Bryan, Texas. The deal grows the...
Tariff refund applications open as dealers and importers seek relief under CAPE program

Tariff refund applications open as dealers and importers seek relief under CAPE program

- April 15, 2026
On the Dash: Tariff refunds could improve short-term cash flow and help offset prior cost increases. Dealers should evaluate eligibility tied to imported inventory and parts exposure. Ongoing trade policy...