TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%


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Car buyers now shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

- July 16, 2026
On the Dash: Pricing transparency is driving satisfaction gains on OEM websites, JD Power finds. Porsche and Dodge rank highest in premium and mass market segments. Shoppers with pricing...
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May auto sales expected to hold steady despite economic uncertainty

May auto sales expected to hold steady despite economic uncertainty

- May 28, 2026
On the Dash: Stable sales demand suggests that affluent buyers continue to drive showroom traffic despite broader economic concerns. Higher fuel prices and weak consumer sentiment remain risks dealers should...
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Toyota misses Q4 profit estimates as tariffs, China competition pressure earnings

Toyota misses Q4 profit estimates as tariffs, China competition pressure earnings

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota’s weaker earnings and a lowered outlook highlight ongoing affordability and margin pressures that could influence dealer pricing and inventory strategy. The automaker’s expanded U.S. manufacturing investment...
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GM set to lead Q1 earnings as cost pressures and EV pullbacks weigh on Detroit automakers

GM set to lead Q1 earnings as cost pressures, EV pullbacks weigh on Detroit automakers

- April 28, 2026
On the Dash: GM’s steady performance may provide more consistent inventory flow and pricing stability for dealers Rising material costs and tariffs continue to pressure vehicle affordability and dealership margins ...
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Renault plans 36 new models by 2030

Renault plans 36 new models by 2030 as automaker targets global expansion

- March 13, 2026
On the Dash: Renault plans to launch 36 new models by 2030, including 16 EVs in Europe over the next five years. The automaker targets more than 2 million annual...
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Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales will slip to 15.8 million in 2026 as market fragmentation and affordability pressures persist.

Cox Automotive forecasts slower but stable US auto market in 2026

- January 7, 2026
On the Dash: U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to fall 2.4% in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected 2025. Consumer demand will diverge, with higher-income buyers supporting sales while affordability pressures limit...
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Wall Street analysts are cutting earnings forecasts for U.S. companies as concerns mount that the Trump admin's policies could hinder growth.

Wall Street cuts earnings forecasts as Trump’s trade policies raise recession fears

- March 24, 2025
Wall Street analysts are cutting earnings forecasts for U.S. companies as concerns mount that the Trump administration’s trade policies and federal spending cuts could hinder economic growth. The S&P 500’s...
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The electric vehicle (EV) maker, Rivian, reported robust fourth-quarter results, surpassing Wall Street earnings expectations.

Rivian posts $170M profit in Q4 but forecasts lower sales for 2025

- February 21, 2025
The electric vehicle (EV) maker, Rivian, reported robust fourth-quarter results, surpassing Wall Street earnings expectations and achieving its first-ever gross quarterly profit of $170 million. However, the EV maker anticipates...
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According to a newly released report by Cox Automotive, the U.S. automotive market is poised for a promising 2025.

Cox Automotive forecasts optimistic growth for 2025 as auto market momentum builds

- January 7, 2025
According to a newly released report by Cox Automotive, the U.S. automotive market is poised for a promising 2025. With 2024 ending on a high note, fueled by economic stability...
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