The impact of AI on the automotive retail industry has been a hot topic of conversation. But it’s not a future trend – it’s already reshaping how dealerships operate today....
On the Dash:
• NHTSA closed its probe into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without ordering a recall.
• Stellantis will provide a 10-year extended warranty on affected model-year vehicles.
• The automaker named...
On the Dash:
• Tesla logged zero autonomous test miles in California in 2025.
• The company has not applied for higher-level driverless permits.
• California deployment remains central to Tesla’s robotaxi strategy.
Tesla...
The 2026 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron Prestige arrives with familiar hardware but renewed relevance, as Audi carries over the high-performance electric SUV unchanged from the prior model year. While there...
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• U.S. and Canada plan in-person trade talks in coming weeks.
• Trump administration reviewing USMCA ahead of July 1 deadline.
• Auto supply chains could be affected by tariff...
TrueCar announced an organizational realignment this week, including a 30% workforce reduction. On today's episode of CBT Now, TrueCar CEO and Founder Scott Painter shares insight into the realignment and...
Every dealership faces the same challenge: how to navigate the inevitable “no” in the F&I office. The key isn’t to argue, it’s to understand what the objection really means. On...
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While Washington has pulled back on electric vehicle mandates and emissions enforcement, California is moving in the opposite direction—and the nation’s largest automakers are paying close attention. This week, executives...
On the Dash:
• FHWA launched a new round of proven infrastructure innovations.
• More than 15 states have already adopted elements of the program.
• The initiative aims to accelerate projects and...