TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


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New-vehicle affordability improves for fifth straight month

New-vehicle affordability improves for fifth straight month

- April 16, 2026
On the dash: Affordability improved for the fifth straight month, driven by income growth, steady pricing and higher incentives. Median income gains reduced the weeks needed to buy a new...
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Cox Automotive's Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index reveals rising dealer optimism, but weak profits and high costs persist.

Dealer sentiment improves in Q1 2025, but market still viewed as weak

- March 13, 2025
Despite weaker profits and growing costs, optimism is growing among U.S. auto dealers. The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a slight increase, rising from 42 in...
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Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer at Joe Verde Group, shares how salespeople can master the art of closing to increase profits.

From hesitation to signature: Sean Gardner’s tips for closing the sale

- February 11, 2025
Closing is everybody's favorite subject! After all, successfully closing a deal and turning a shopper into a buyer is the cornerstone of a successful business. Unfortunately, many salespeople don't understand...
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Newly elected Senator Bernie Moreno addresses dealers at the 2025 NADA Show and expresses excitement about the auto industry's future.

The golden age is here: Sen. Bernie Moreno’s message to dealers

- January 31, 2025
At the 2025 NADA Show in New Orleans, newly elected U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio addressed attendees via video, sharing his vision for the automotive industry. Moreno made history...
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During a closed-door meeting with its dealers at the 2025 NADA Show, Stellantis North America executives revealed their 2025 growth strategy.

Stellantis reveals 2025 growth strategy with incentives, big game ads, expanded lineup

- January 31, 2025
Stellantis North America executives revealed the company's 2025 growth strategy during a closed-door meeting with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealers at the 2025 NADA Show. The automaker will increase...
Headlines Articles
Mitsubishi sues Washington-based dealer for failure to comply with Visual Identity Program and redirecting cars to competitor service center.

Mitsubishi sues Washington dealership for noncompliance and contract breach

- January 24, 2025
Mitsubishi Motors North America has taken a significant step by filing a federal lawsuit against Karmart Mitsubishi. The lawsuit, which alleges breach of contract and trademark standards, could have serious implications...
Articles Headlines
Dave Cantin hosts a virtual dealer roundtable with powerhouse state association presidents: Brian Maas, Darren Whitehurst, and Ted Smith.

Dealer roundtable: Insights from powerhouse state association presidents

- January 23, 2025
In today's special episode of Inside M&A, hosts Dave Cantin and Jim Fitzpatrick host a virtual dealer roundtable. The panel features a powerhouse of state association presidents: Brian Maas, president...
Featured Daily Automotive News
Ram's CEO Tim Kuniskis delays the brand's first fully electric pickup, the 1500 REV, to early 2026 in a strategy shakeup.

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis delays 1500 REV electric pickup in strategy shakeup

- January 20, 2025
Ram's former CEO, Tim Kuniskis, returns from a short-lived retirement to course-correct and rebuild the Ram brand. In a significant move on his first day back in the role, Kuniskis...
Articles Headlines
Stellantis reported its global deliveries fell by 9% to 1.395M vehicles during Q4 2024 amid inventory reduction initiatives in the U.S.

Stellantis reports major decline in global vehicle deliveries amid inventory reset efforts

- January 16, 2025
Stellantis reported that its global deliveries fell by a shocking 9%, to 1,395,000 vehicles, during the fourth quarter of 2024. This overall decline in global sales is primarily due to the...
Articles Headlines
Jonathan Dawson discusses how to realign your team to focus on quality over quantity and building strong customer relationships.

Realign with the basics: shift your team’s focus from quantity to quality

- January 15, 2025
Many sales teams have not fully adapted to the changes in the retail automotive space after the pandemic. In today's episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson dives...
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Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge
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Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in values and how dealerships can protect themselves and customers with gap insurance.
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