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The U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Morrison as the head of the NHTSA, giving the agency a permanent leader for the first time in three years.

Jonathan Morrison confirmed to lead NHTSA, tackles Tesla safety probes

- September 19, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. Department of Transportation has appointed Jonathan Morrison as the chief of NHTSA, finally filling a three-year leadership void at the agency. Morrison inherits ongoing safety...
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe and Roadster deliver more power, sharper handling, upgraded tech, and luxury performance.

2026 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe: The return of a refined powerhouse

- September 19, 2025
Aston Martin has always walked a fine line between elegance and raw performance. The British automaker’s reputation is built on cars that look like rolling works of art yet roar...
Carney and Sheinbaum meet in Mexico City to strengthen trade and security ties ahead of the USMCA review and discuss key tariffs.

Carney, Sheinbaum meet without Trump ahead of USMCA review

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Canada and Mexico are meeting to strengthen economic and security ties ahead of the USMCA review. The visit aims to rebuild trust and coordinate on trade, infrastructure,...

Hyundai raises revenue forecast amid U.S. tariffs, lowers profit margin expectation

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Hyundai has raised its 2025 revenue forecast to 5–6% growth but lowered its operating profit margin expectation to 6–7% due to U.S. tariffs. The automaker confirmed its...
Nissan’s Vinay Shahani resigns as U.S. sales and marketing chief; Michael Soutter steps in as automaker faces financial strain.

Nissan taps Michael Soutter after US sales chief Vinay Shahani resigns

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: Nissan’s U.S. sales and marketing chief, Vinay Shahani, resigned after less than two years and will be replaced by Michael Soutter. His exit comes as the automaker...
surcharging

Cash discounting vs. surcharging: The case for optimized surcharging

- September 18, 2025
Most auto dealerships operate on razor-thin profit margins while juggling rising costs for inventory and labor. Adding to these financial pressures, credit card processing fees, typically ranging from 1.5% to...
Rivian breaks ground on its delayed $5B EV plant east of Atlanta, Georgia, as President Trump’s rollback of EV tax credits takes effect.

Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia EV plant amid market challenges

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash:  Rivian has begun construction on its $5 billion Georgia plant even though the Trump administration ended the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers. The Georgia facility,...
The U.S. is negotiating to create a $5 billion fund to invest in mining, marking the largest direct involvement in critical mineral deals.

U.S. eyes $5B mining fund to boost critical mineral supplies

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. DFC and Orion Resource Partners will jointly establish a $5 billion fund to secure critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, and rare earths. The fund...
Tesla

Tesla settles two California Autopilot crash lawsuits ahead of trial

- September 17, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla has privately settled two California lawsuits tied to 2019 fatal crashes involving its Autopilot system, avoiding trials set to begin next month. The confidential settlements follow...
Boost fixed ops success with Jeff Cowan’s people-focused strategies, training, and tools for dealerships.

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

- September 17, 2025
Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...