TSLA358.0801.5%
GM84.290-1.08%
F13.365-0.135%
RIVN15.230-0.31%
CYD33.8800.13%
HMC32.110-0.1%
TM192.210-3.26%
CVNA65.400-1.505%
PAG214.150-1.96%
LAD339.230-6.68%
AN195.370-8.24%
GPI262.220-13.23%
ABG195.210-9.94%
SAH72.690-2.09%
TSLA358.0801.5%
GM84.290-1.08%
F13.365-0.135%
RIVN15.230-0.31%
CYD33.8800.13%
HMC32.110-0.1%
TM192.210-3.26%
CVNA65.400-1.505%
PAG214.150-1.96%
LAD339.230-6.68%
AN195.370-8.24%
GPI262.220-13.23%
ABG195.210-9.94%
SAH72.690-2.09%
TSLA358.0801.5%
GM84.290-1.08%
F13.365-0.135%
RIVN15.230-0.31%
CYD33.8800.13%
HMC32.110-0.1%
TM192.210-3.26%
CVNA65.400-1.505%
PAG214.150-1.96%
LAD339.230-6.68%
AN195.370-8.24%
GPI262.220-13.23%
ABG195.210-9.94%
SAH72.690-2.09%

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More customers are getting approved for auto loans, but negative equity and record loan terms tell a more complicated story.

Auto loan availability hits 4-year high in April, loan terms reach new records

- May 12, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan credit availability climbed to its highest level since June 2022 in April. Nearly 30% of auto loans now carry terms longer than 72 months, a...
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Fires at aluminum supplier Novelis cut Ford F-150 inventory nearly 25%, pushing prices higher and leaving dealers with fewer trucks on the lot.

Ford dealers face F-150 shortage following fires at aluminum supplier

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com. Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage. Dealers can expect tighter...
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GM study links advanced safety tech to lower crash and injury rates

GM study links advanced safety tech to lower crash and injury rates

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advanced safety technology is becoming a stronger value proposition for consumers, especially in entry-level vehicles. Dealers may see growing demand for service and calibration tied to ADAS-equipped...
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UAW halts strike authorization vote at Stellantis plant after outsourcing agreement 

UAW halts strike authorization vote at Stellantis plant after outsourcing agreement 

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advertising a strike at Sterling Heights protects Ram 1500 inventory flow during a critical production window. Labor stability remains closely tied to truck availability and dealership profitability...
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Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA’s updated ADAS safety tests

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: Advanced safety technology is becoming a larger selling point as regulators expand ADAS testing standards. Dealers may see stronger consumer demand for vehicles with top-rated crash-avoidance systems...
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President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. It comes as China says it exports more EVs than ICE cars, despite a U.S. ban on Chinese auto imports.

China hits new EV export milestone as Trump heads to Beijing to talk trade

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April. U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America. Congress and...
Global Industry News Articles
NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

NADA urges Congress to reject REPAIR Act as bill advances to House committee

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat. The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
Industry News Articles
Auto trade groups urge USMCA extension as tariff pressures reshape industry

Auto trade groups urge USMCA extension as tariff pressures reshape industry

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers depend on USMCA stability to maintain predictable vehicle pricing and supply across North America. Any fragmentation of the trade agreement could raise costs and complicate sourcing...
Industry News Articles
Stellantis, Leapmotor expand partnership with Europe EV manufacturing push

Stellantis, Leapmotor expand partnership with Europe EV manufacturing push

- May 8, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is activating underused European plants, signaling potential volume stabilization and improved factory efficiency. Local EV production could help shield pricing from EU tariffs, supporting more competitive...
Global Industry News Articles
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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