TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%
TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%
TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%


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A smarter path to vehicle acquisition starts with connected intelligence

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Affordability is reshaping acquisition Affordability has become a defining consideration across the retail automotive journey. For dealers, the challenge is not limited to helping a shopper structure a workable deal. It...
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Hyundai invests $450 million in Alabama plant for future SUV and EREV production

Hyundai invests $450 million in Alabama plant for future SUV and EREV production

- November 3, 2026
On the Dash: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plans to invest $450 million to expand engine production and prepare for future vehicle programs. The plant will add capabilities for hybrid and...
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Could Escape return as an EV? Ford has not confirmed reports

Could Escape return as an EV? Ford hasn’t confirmed reports

- October 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ford Escape EV could return in 2029 on the UEV platform, according to reports by Ford Authority. Ford has not confirmed the report and called it speculation. ...
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Ford aims to simplify bidirectional charging with the Fathom

Ford aims to simplify bidirectional charging with the Fathom

- October 28, 2026
On the Dash: Fathom's bidirectional charging skips the wall-mounted inverter and projects more than 10 kW. The automaker expects the Home Power Station to cost about half as much as...
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Tesla's auto margins recover as operating income falls 56%

Tesla’s auto margins recover as operating income falls 56%

- October 22, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla’s automotive gross margin excluding regulatory credits rose to 18.1% in Q3, up from 16.3% in Q2 and 15.4% a year earlier, signaling improved automotive profitability. Operating...
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VIP Auto Group replaces outside software with custom-built AI tools

VIP Auto Group replaces outside software with custom-built AI tools

- October 21, 2026
As dealerships evaluate the growing number of AI tools available to them, VIP Auto Group is taking a different approach by building solutions in-house. Ben Sporn, the group’s Chief Marketing...
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Used EV sales hit record market share as inventory tightens

Used EV sales hit record market share as inventory tightens

- October 19, 2026
On the Dash: Used EV sales rose 12.3% month over month and 21.2% year over year to an estimated 47,862 units, reaching a record 3.3% share of used-vehicle sales. New...
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Slate Auto opens first showroom where shoppers can test drive its $24,950 electric pickup

Slate Auto opens first showroom for its $24,950 electric pickup

- October 16, 2026
On the Dash: Slate electric pickup test drives are now available at its first Experience Center in Chicago. The center shows the truck’s size, interior space, build quality and available...
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Tesla unveils redesigned Roadster, targets 2028 production

Tesla unveils rocket-inspired Roadster, targets 2028 production

- October 16, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla says the second-generation Roadster will enter production in 2028, years after its original 2020 target. The company claims the electric sports car can accelerate from zero...
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Ford opens Fathom preorder invites for its sub-$30K electric pickup

Ford opens Fathom preorder invites for its sub-$30K electric pickup

- October 15, 2026
On the Dash: Ford Fathom preorder invites are open now, with preorders starting in early 2027. The electric pickup starts at $28,350 before the $1,595 destination fee. Every vehicle is...
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