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Six automakers are locked into California’s strict emissions rules through 2026, facing higher costs and regulatory challenges.

California emissions rules CHANGED everything, but SCREWED six carmakers

- August 25, 2025
There is a real-life drama unfolding for six major automakers—Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, BMW, Aston Martin, and Volvo—who are locked into California’s strict emissions rules through 2026, thanks to contracts they...
New federal tax deduction lets buyers of U.S.-assembled vehicles deduct car loan interest from 2025 through 2028.

Trump’s car loan tax deduction offers modest savings on US cars

- August 25, 2025
On the Dash: The deduction applies to new, U.S.-assembled vehicles purchased from 2025 to 2028. The deduction applies at tax time, not at the point of sale. Eligibility is limited...
Tesla raises Cyberbeast price $15,000 to $114,990 with Luxe Package, but Cybertruck sales remain far below expectations.

Tesla hikes Cyberbeast price by $15K despite weak sales

- August 25, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla raised the price of the Cyberbeast, the top-level trim of the Cybertruck, by $15,000 to $114,900. The Cyberbeast also comes with a new "Luxe Package" that...
On the heels of its latest acquisition, Keffer Auto Group is proving that growth is possible even in a challenging retail climate.

Keffer Auto Group’s Jim Keffer expands with people-first philosophy amid industry headwinds

- August 25, 2025
On the heels of its latest acquisition, Keffer Auto Group is proving that growth is possible even in a challenging retail climate. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, CEO Jim...

Weekly roundup: Detroit automakers lock in steel deals, used and CPO sales jump, California updates EV rules

- August 23, 2025
ICYMI: Detroit automakers lock in steel deals to shield from tariff costs. Used and CPO car sales jump as buyers seek affordability. California boosts EV incentives and charging access. Tesla...
VW is making another push to reclaim its place in the global auto market after years of setbacks from the Dieselgate scandal and EV rollout

Volkswagen bets on new EVs to revive growth after Dieselgate fallout

- August 21, 2025
On the Dash: Volkswagen is launching the ID.2all and 30 new EV models this year to boost global sales under CEO Oliver Blume.  The company is cutting costs, downsizing staff,...
Tesla is offering leases on CPO vehicles for the first time, a move designed to accelerate sales before the end of the quarter.

Tesla launches $0-down leases on used EVs to boost Q3 sales

- August 21, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla is now offering leases on certified pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in California and Texas, with $0 down and monthly payments starting at $215,...
Nissan leads HQ sale with KKR bidding $612M as automaker seeks cash amid restructuring and market pressures.

Nissan HQ in Yokohama draws $610M bid from KKR & Co.

- August 21, 2025
On the Dash: KKR is the lead bidder for Nissan’s $610M Yokohama headquarters. The sale would give Nissan cash while leasing back the HQ for 10 years. Nissan is restructuring...
At risk of stating the obvious, an automobile dealership earns its net income in the gap between revenue and operational expenses.

Increasing your automobile dealership group’s net income with indirect vendor cost reductions

- August 21, 2025
At risk of stating the obvious, an automobile dealership earns its net income in the gap between revenue and operational expenses. That’s true for any and all businesses, of course....
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Urban Science: U.S. throughput trended downward, EV sales continued to rise, during first half of 2025

- August 20, 2025
Urban Science® today announced its 2025 Mid-Year Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), which revealed an overall decline in franchise count across the U.S. automotive retail network through the first half...
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