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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Used-vehicle inventory slips to 2.18M in January

Used-vehicle inventory tightens as January sales gain momentum

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle inventory fell to 2.18 million units in January as sales momentum remained strong. Retail used sales rose 4.6% month over month and 3.3% year over year. ...
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Federal emissions

Federal emissions rollback prompts questions for dealership EV planning

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Looser federal standards could prompt automakers to adjust production and incentives, affecting the number of EVs and hybrids allocated to dealers. Policy changes may influence vehicle mix...
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Stellantis Brampton Assembly Plant

Stellantis in talks with Canada to revive idled Brampton plant

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis is negotiating with the Canadian government to restart production at its idled Brampton plant. The automaker moved Jeep Compass production to Illinois as part of a...
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Affordability drives surge in entry-level vehicle sales

Affordability pressures reshape dealership inventories

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers should stock faster-turning base trims to meet growing affordability-driven demand. Base trims have lower per-unit gross, but higher turnover can maintain overall profitability. Understanding price-sensitive buyers...
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Toyota pushes back deadline for $35B privatization bid

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota extended its $35 billion bid to privatize Toyota Industries after falling 9 percentage points short of the required approval threshold. Activist investor Elliott Management continues to...
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Lawmakers move to require manual backups for electric door handles

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: The SAFE Exit Act would require manual mechanical releases in vehicles with electronic door systems. The bill follows fatal incidents where electric door handles reportedly failed after...
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January auto credit holds steady with higher subprime lending, longer terms, and rising borrowing costs for U.S. car buyers.

Auto credit access holds steady in January as borrowing costs rise

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: January auto credit access held steady at its highest level since October 2022, despite some mixed metrics. Subprime lending and longer loan terms increased, expanding access for...
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Ford

Ford posts largest quarterly decline, projects 2026 rebound

- February 11, 2026
On the Dash: Despite the fourth-quarter miss, Ford’s F-Series trucks and Ford Pro commercial fleet operations are expected to drive profitability, signaling stability for dealers reliant on these high-demand segments. ...
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EPA to revoke 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding

EPA to revoke endangerment finding that underpins US climate rules

- February 11, 2026
On the Dash: The EPA will revoke the 2009 endangerment finding, removing the federal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The rollback benefits the fossil fuel industry but creates legal...
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UAW CAP Event

UAW eyes Southern expansion with 25,000 members, says Shawn Fain

- February 11, 2026
On the Dash: Shawn Fain is prioritizing organizing at foreign automakers in the South, aiming to add 25,000 members as a cornerstone of the union’s long-term strategy. Fain’s push for...
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