TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%
TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%
TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%

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On the Dash: A production halt may tighten EV inventory and disrupt vehicle availability at U.S. dealerships. Software delays highlight ongoing execution challenges that could push back product timelines and...
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Fixed operations in automotive dealerships are rapidly shifting as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation replace manual workflows, improving efficiency, customer experience, and profitability. On today’s episode of Driving Solutions, Jeff Adams,...
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Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out gas incentives in high-cost states

Ford pushes to block Chinese EVs as it rolls out gas incentives in high-cost states

- April 14, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s policy stance signals continued pressure for protectionist measures that could shape future inventory mix and pricing strategy. Gas card incentives highlight ongoing consumer sensitivity to the...
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AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model

AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model

- April 14, 2026
AutoTrust Dealer Alliance is rapidly expanding its footprint across franchised dealerships as operators seek new ways to strengthen purchasing power, reduce costs, and maintain independence amid industry consolidation. Founder and...
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Massive union breakthrough in the South signals ripple effects for dealers

Massive union breakthrough in the South signals ripple effects for dealers

- April 13, 2026
On the Dash: UAW gains at Volkswagen and organizing pressure at Mercedes-Benz signal broader wage increases that could lift MSRPs and compress margins. Expanding union activity in major Southern plants may disrupt...
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Oil surge above $100 signals shifting demand, new risks for U.S. auto dealers

Oil surge above $100 signals shifting demand, new risks for U.S. auto dealers

- April 13, 2026
On the Dash: Rising fuel prices are likely to accelerate demand for fuel-efficient, hybrid, and electric vehicles while softening interest in larger trucks and SUVs. Inventory mix and days’ supply...
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Amazon expands online car sales platform with more brands, markets

- April 13, 2026
On the Dash: Amazon is positioning itself as a high-traffic lead generation channel, not a replacement for dealerships Digital retailing expectations continue to rise, requiring dealers to streamline online-to-store transitions ...
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Volkswagen to halt U.S. production of ID.4 as EV demand softens

Volkswagen to halt U.S. production of ID.4 as EV demand softens

- April 10, 2026
On the Dash: Volkswagen will stop producing the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in April 2026, marking a major shift in its U.S. EV strategy. The move reflects broader...
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Kia targets U.S. pickup market with hybrid truck launch by 2030

Kia targets U.S. pickup market with hybrid truck launch by 2030

- April 10, 2026
On the Dash: Kia will launch its first U.S.-focused pickup by 2030, marking its entry into one of the industry’s most competitive segments. The truck will feature hybrid and extended-range...
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