TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%

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Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

Volkswagen ends U.S. EV output, triggering $600 million financial hit 

- April 17, 2026
On the Dash: Slower EV demand may impact inventory planning and turn rates for electric models. Production pullbacks could tighten EV supply or shift sourcing toward imports. Ongoing cost pressures...
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Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production capacity

Pentagon taps automakers to boost weapons production capacity

- April 16, 2026
On the Dash: Potential defense contracts could shift production priorities and impact vehicle supply. Increased government demand may tighten supply chains already under pressure. Automaker diversification into defense could influence...
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CarMax shares fall 14% as new CEO Keith Barr unveils turnaround plan focused on lower-priced vehicles amid softening consumer demand.

CarMax pivots to lower-priced vehicles as investors remain skeptical

- April 15, 2026
On the dash: CarMax posted mixed results in Q4, with slight growth but weaker profits, triggering a 14% stock drop The company is shifting toward lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles as affordability...
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Tariff refund applications open as dealers and importers seek relief under CAPE program

Tariff refund applications open as dealers and importers seek relief under CAPE program

- April 15, 2026
On the Dash: Tariff refunds could improve short-term cash flow and help offset prior cost increases. Dealers should evaluate eligibility tied to imported inventory and parts exposure. Ongoing trade policy...
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Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production at Tennessee plant

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production at Tennessee plant

- April 15, 2026
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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Jeff Adams | Reynolds and Reynolds | how AI is transforming dealership fixed ops and increasing dealer profitability

How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency

- April 15, 2026
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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Lucid secures $750 million funding, appoints new CEO 

- April 14, 2026
On the Dash: Lucid’s Uber partnership signals growing momentum in demand for fleets and robotaxi beyond traditional retail channels. Continued funding highlights both investor confidence and the sector's ongoing capital...
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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...
Driving Solutions Industry News
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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