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%
ABG199.5500.02%
SAH83.710-0.9%

Headlines

Land Cruiser FJ

Toyota unveils compact Land Cruiser FJ prototype ahead of 2026 debut

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Toyota is expanding the Land Cruiser lineup with the compact FJ, set to launch in Japan in mid-2026. The FJ combines off-road capability, modern design, and customization...
Used-vehicle sales dropped 5.2% in September as affordability pressures and high loan rates weighed on consumer demand.

September used-vehicle inventory hits 2025 high as sales slow

- October 21, 2025
On the Dash: Used-vehicle retail sales fell 5.2% in September but remain 6.6% above last year. Average used-auto loan rates climbed above 14%, constraining affordability. Inventory rose to 2.26 million...
NHTSA investigates 2,000 Waymo robotaxis after one illegally passed a stopped school bus in Atlanta, raising safety concerns.

Waymo faces NHTSA probe after passing stopped school bus

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: NHTSA has opened a probe into 2,000 Waymo robotaxis after a vehicle in Atlanta illegally passed a stopped school bus unloading children. The incident involved a fully...
Stellantis, Italian union

Antonio Filosa meets Italian union as factory output pauses amid weakening demand 

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis pasues European production, including Fiat and Alfa Romeo, due to weak demand, which is impacting supply chains.  Italian unions are pressing for clarity on plant operations...
imported, trucks

Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on imported trucks, extends automaker relief through 2030

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: 25% tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts begin Nov. 1, with a 10% duty on buses. U.S. automakers receive extended 3.75% production credits through...
ISS urges Tesla investors to reject Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, citing its size, structure, and potential dilution for shareholders.

ISS challenges Tesla’s $1 trillion Musk compensation proposal

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: ISS has advised Tesla shareholders to vote against Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan ahead of the Nov. 6 meeting. The proposed plan could grant Musk tens of...
Toyota, Century

Toyota redefines luxury with standalone Century brand debuting this October

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: Toyota is spinning off the Century into a standalone ultra-luxury brand above Lexus. The company will sell the new Century internationally and compete with top-tier brands like...
Stellantis and Pony.ai partner to launch robotaxi testing in Luxembourg, marking the Chinese firm’s second international expansion.

Stellantis, Pony.ai team up to deploy self-driving taxis in Europe

- October 20, 2025
On the Dash: Stellantis and Pony.ai will begin testing robotaxis in Luxembourg before expanding across Europe in 2026. The project combines Pony.ai’s autonomous software with Stellantis’ electric vehicles, starting with...
Porsche considers Michael Leiters, former McLaren CEO, to succeed Oliver Blume as it tackles sales, China market, and EV challenges.

Porsche eyes Michael Leiters to succeed CEO Oliver Blume

- October 17, 2025
On the Dash: Porsche may appoint Michael Leiters as CEO to address slumping sales, China market losses, and the costly EV-to-combustion shift. Blume’s dual roles at Porsche and Volkswagen raised...
Manheim, wholesale

Manheim index shows 3.4% drop in first half of October

- October 17, 2025
On the Dash: Early October saw a 3.4% decline in the Manheim Index from September, signaling typical seasonal depreciation after unusually strong pricing earlier in 2025. Luxury and EVs are...