TSLA411.1504.72%
GM84.0702.57%
F14.790-0.05%
RIVN16.680-0.08%
CYD51.8301.8%
HMC26.9700.53%
TM180.2205.27%
CVNA68.9004.8%
PAG180.070-0.89%
LAD308.520-4.86%
AN193.3901.86%
GPI325.7400.41%
ABG199.5500.02%
SAH83.710-0.9%
TSLA411.1504.72%
GM84.0702.57%
F14.790-0.05%
RIVN16.680-0.08%
CYD51.8301.8%
HMC26.9700.53%
TM180.2205.27%
CVNA68.9004.8%
PAG180.070-0.89%
LAD308.520-4.86%
AN193.3901.86%
GPI325.7400.41%
ABG199.5500.02%
SAH83.710-0.9%
TSLA411.1504.72%
GM84.0702.57%
F14.790-0.05%
RIVN16.680-0.08%
CYD51.8301.8%
HMC26.9700.53%
TM180.2205.27%
CVNA68.9004.8%
PAG180.070-0.89%
LAD308.520-4.86%
AN193.3901.86%
GPI325.7400.41%
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Stellantis Windsor employees donate $18,000 in toys to Sparky’s Toy Drive, supporting 1,200 families during the 2025 holiday season.

Stellantis employees donate $18,000 in toys to Sparky’s Toy Drive

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant employees donated $18,000 in new toys to Sparky’s Toy Drive for the 23rd year. The convoy featured the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack...
Autonomy, Rivian

Rivian unveils custom self-driving chip and Autonomy+ package, shares drop 8%

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian unveiled its first custom self-driving chip and a lower-cost Autonomy+ driver-assistance package. Autonomy+ costs $2,500 or $49.99/month, far below Tesla’s $8,000/$99 options, and supports 3.5M miles...
new-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers brace for 2026

US new-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers brace for 2026

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle inventory remains stable at 3.01 million units with a 90-day supply as automakers manage softening demand. Average listing prices continue to rise despite affordability concerns, supported...
Record 122 million Americans expected to travel this holiday, mostly by car, as gas prices fall below $3 and airfares rise.

Record number of Americans hit the road this holiday as gas prices fall, airfare rises

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel over the December holiday, with 89% driving. Gas prices have fallen below $3 per gallon nationally, encouraging more...
TIME

TIME reveals 2026 Dealer of the Year finalists from four NADA regions

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: TIME announced 47 nominees for the 2026 Dealer of the Year award, honoring exceptional franchised dealers for business performance and community service. Ally Financial, the award’s sponsor,...
Ford

Ford, SK On end US battery joint venture amid EV slowdown

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: SK On and Ford are splitting U.S. battery plants; Ford takes Kentucky, SK On takes Tennessee. SK On shifts focus to energy storage to offset weaker EV...
Dealertrack

Auto loan approval rates rise as Dealertrack credit index reaches 99.1

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached 99.1 in November, its highest level since October 2022. Approval rates rose to 73.6%, yield spreads narrowed to 6.80, and subprime...
TransUnion projects slow credit card growth and stable delinquency rates in 2026, reflecting cautious consumer spending and resilient credit behavior.

TransUnion forecasts moderate credit card growth and steady delinquency rates in 2026

- December 11, 2025
On the Dash: Credit card balances are projected to grow 2.3% in 2026. Credit card delinquencies are expected to remain stable at 2.57%. Delinquencies for auto, mortgage, and personal loans...
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve lowers rates to 3.5–3.75%, limits relief for car buyers

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed’s 0.25% rate cut is unlikely to meaningfully lower monthly payments for new or used vehicle buyers. Dealership financing remains constrained, though future rate cuts in...
Lucid Motors plans a software update for its Gravity SUV to fix glitches and improve features, following critical online reviews.

Lucid to release software update for Gravity SUV after reviewer complaints

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: Lucid will release a software update for the Gravity SUV to fix glitches and improve features. The update follows critical reviews highlighting software issues. Leadership was reshuffled...