TSLA309.220-3.81001%
GM87.0404.4%
F14.6800.315%
RIVN16.4800.64%
CYD46.5901.52%
HMC29.1300.97%
TM182.1504.73%
CVNA64.0303.57%
PAG215.700-1.65%
LAD345.4804.53%
AN212.2004.02%
GPI337.4306.56%
ABG226.6401.4%
SAH102.9803.16%
TSLA309.220-3.81001%
GM87.0404.4%
F14.6800.315%
RIVN16.4800.64%
CYD46.5901.52%
HMC29.1300.97%
TM182.1504.73%
CVNA64.0303.57%
PAG215.700-1.65%
LAD345.4804.53%
AN212.2004.02%
GPI337.4306.56%
ABG226.6401.4%
SAH102.9803.16%
TSLA309.220-3.81001%
GM87.0404.4%
F14.6800.315%
RIVN16.4800.64%
CYD46.5901.52%
HMC29.1300.97%
TM182.1504.73%
CVNA64.0303.57%
PAG215.700-1.65%
LAD345.4804.53%
AN212.2004.02%
GPI337.4306.56%
ABG226.6401.4%
SAH102.9803.16%


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Toyota global sales fall for fourth straight month, EV sales rise 170%

- June 30, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota's global sales fell 7.4% in May to 885,207 units, a fourth straight monthly decline. China weakness, Middle East shipping disruption, and the RAV4 changeover drove the...
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Cars a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent buyers, study finds.

Cars a ‘need’ not a ‘want’ for 79% of independent buyers, study finds

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: 79% of independent dealership buyers say they need a vehicle, not want one Only 21% of buyers would return to the same dealership for their next purchase ...
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June sales rise 3.6%, JD Power forecasts 16.5 million SAAR

June sales rise 3.6%, JD Power forecasts 16.5 million SAAR

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: June new-vehicle sales projected to rise 3.6% to 1,363,800 units, JD Power said SAAR expected to reach 16.5 million, up 0.8 million year over year Negative equity...
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Affordability alert: The car you could afford in 2019 costs $11,000 more today.

Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers face affordability crunch as entry-level vehicles disappear Affordability concerns rise as new-vehicle prices have increased by more than $11,000 since 2019. Budget cars are nearly gone,...
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JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash:  Vehicle quality is improving, giving dealers stronger messaging about quality and reliability to new-car shoppers. Connectivity issues involving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain common customer pain...
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Hertz lowers 2Q guidance amid struggling used-car market.

Hertz lowers Q2 guidance amid struggling used-car market

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash: Hertz expects Q2 adjusted corporate EBITDA of $50 million to $80 million, near the low end of guidance. Used-car softness flipped April vehicle-sale gains into May losses,...
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Vehicle affordability pressures push buyers toward older cars and hybrids

Vehicle affordability pressures push buyers toward older cars and hybrids, report finds

- June 23, 2026
On the Dash: Affordability pressures continue to push shoppers from new vehicles into older, higher-mileage used inventory. Hybrids remain one of the strongest growth segments, with used hybrid sales up...
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Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis. Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
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Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June

Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June, EVs lead the way

- June 19, 2026
On the Dash: The Manheim index rose 0.6% to 213.9 in the first half of June. The EV Index climbed 13.7% year over year, far outpacing the 2.1% Non-EV gain. ...
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May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stronger retail demand is tightening days’ supply, giving dealers improved turnover conditions despite stable inventory levels. Pricing remains firm, but affordability and financing costs continue to limit...
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