TSLA399.810-3.49%
GM87.4001.68%
F12.225-0.135%
RIVN12.1600.71%
CYD22.450-0.81%
HMC33.9600.07%
TM195.710-0.92%
CVNA68.290-0.02%
PAG212.120-0.22%
LAD299.7202.66%
AN179.64010.3%
GPI260.8000.83%
ABG198.030-1.24%
SAH63.230-0.38%
TSLA399.810-3.49%
GM87.4001.68%
F12.225-0.135%
RIVN12.1600.71%
CYD22.450-0.81%
HMC33.9600.07%
TM195.710-0.92%
CVNA68.290-0.02%
PAG212.120-0.22%
LAD299.7202.66%
AN179.64010.3%
GPI260.8000.83%
ABG198.030-1.24%
SAH63.230-0.38%
TSLA399.810-3.49%
GM87.4001.68%
F12.225-0.135%
RIVN12.1600.71%
CYD22.450-0.81%
HMC33.9600.07%
TM195.710-0.92%
CVNA68.290-0.02%
PAG212.120-0.22%
LAD299.7202.66%
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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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Negative equity hits 29.1% of trade-ins, rollover loans top $57,000

Negative equity hits 29.1% of trade-ins, rollover loans top $57,000

- October 22, 2026
On the Dash: Negative equity now affects 29.1% of financed trade-ins, and average debt hit $7,107. Edmunds reports that rollover buyers financed $57,235 on average and pay $952 monthly. Dealers...
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Tesla and SpaceX exploring possible merger, CEO Elon Musk says

Musk says Tesla, SpaceX exploring possible merger

- October 21, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla and SpaceX are in merger talks, with independent committees at both companies reviewing a possible deal. Musk says no terms have been agreed on, and Tesla...
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General Motors to add hybrid models as rising fuel prices increase demand

General Motors to add hybrid models as rising fuel prices increase demand

- October 21, 2026
On the Dash: General Motors hybrids will arrive in multiple segments, CEO Mary Barra told analysts Tuesday. Barra said the hybrids will not require additional capital spending or engineering. Dealers...
Industry News Articles
Used-car prices hit highest level since 2022 as supply improves

Used-car prices hit highest level since 2022 as supply improves

- October 21, 2026
On the Dash: The average used vehicle listing price climbed to $27,235 in September, the highest level since late 2022, according to Cox Automotive data. Used-car supply increased to 49...
Pre-Owned Sales & Remarketing Articles
NHTSA finalizes lower CAFE standards for model years 2022 through 2031

NHTSA finalizes lower CAFE standards for model years 2022-2031

- October 21, 2026
On the Dash: CAFE standards now target a 34.9 mpg fleet average by 2031, down from roughly 50. Lighter crossovers move to the passenger car category in model year 2030,...
Industry News Articles
NADA elects second woman as chairman for 2027

NADA elects second woman as chairman for 2027

- October 21, 2026
On the Dash: Sandy Fitzgerald Angello, Vice President and Dealer Operator of Pohanka Automotive Group in Salisbury, Maryland, will become NADA’s 2027 chairman after serving on the association’s board since...
Industry News Articles
GM raises free cash flow outlook, announces $20 billion buyback

GM raises free cash flow outlook, announces $20 billion buyback

- October 20, 2026
On the Dash: GM reported adjusted earnings of $3.70 per share on $50.02 billion in revenue, beating Wall Street estimates, while North American operations generated $3.6 billion of its $4.1...
Industry News Articles
Unifor authorizes Stellantis strike in Canada, supplier Dakkota to shut Detroit plant

Unifor authorizes Stellantis strike in Canada, supplier Dakkota to shut Detroit plant

- October 20, 2026
On the Dash:  Unifor members voted 97.3% to authorize potential strike action at Stellantis’ Canadian plants, where about 9,000 unionized employees are covered by an expired collective agreement. The union...
Industry News Articles
Wholesale used-vehicle prices rebound 2.2% year over year in October

Wholesale used-vehicle prices rebound 2.2% YoY in October

- October 20, 2026
On the Dash: The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reached 207.4 through the first 15 days of October, up 0.7% from September and 2.2% year over year. Wholesale supply tightened...
Market Reports Articles

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