TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%

Headlines

U.S. light vehicles fall 4% in January amid incentive changes

U.S. light vehicles fall 4% in January amid incentive changes

- February 17, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers face lower sales volumes and reduced foot traffic due to seasonal disruptions and overall market softness. Rising incentive rates provide opportunities for dealers to stimulate demand...
Georgia considers raising minimum highway speed limit to 50 mph

Georgia proposal aims to curb crashes by raising minimum speed limit

- February 17, 2026
On the Dash: Lawmakers are considering raising the minimum speed limit on roads posted at 65 mph or higher to 50 mph. Supporters argue that slow-moving vehicles can be as...
EV demand

EV demand drops 30%, forcing Detroit Three to cut investments

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should prepare for a renewed emphasis on internal combustion trucks and SUVs as OEMs rebalance production. Inventory mix and floorplan planning may shift as EV allocations...
Volkswagen ordered to face Dieselgate trial

Volkswagen to face Dieselgate trial in Paris, AFP reports

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will face a criminal trial over Dieselgate in France. Formal hearings are unlikely to begin before 2027. Legal fallout from Dieselgate continues across Europe. Volkswagen AG has been...
Model e

Ford targets Model e profitability by 2029 amid EV strategy reset

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities. Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
Used-vehicle inventory slips to 2.18M in January

Used-vehicle inventory tightens as January sales gain momentum

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle inventory fell to 2.18 million units in January as sales momentum remained strong. Retail used sales rose 4.6% month over month and 3.3% year over year. ...
Rivian, EV

Rivian 2026 deliveries set to surge as R2 SUVs reach production

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs. Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...
Federal emissions

Federal emissions rollback prompts questions for dealership EV planning

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Looser federal standards could prompt automakers to adjust production and incentives, affecting the number of EVs and hybrids allocated to dealers. Policy changes may influence vehicle mix...
Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant

Stellantis in talks with Canada to revive idled Brampton plant

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is negotiating with the Canadian government to restart production at its idled Brampton plant. The automaker moved Jeep Compass production to Illinois as part of a...
Affordability drives surge in entry-level vehicle sales

Affordability pressures reshape dealership inventories

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should stock faster-turning base trims to meet growing affordability-driven demand. Base trims have lower per-unit gross, but higher turnover can maintain overall profitability. Understanding price-sensitive buyers...
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