TSLA405.73216.8315%
GM82.1604.11%
F12.9800.54%
RIVN17.3300.44%
CYD42.9850.6631%
HMC25.2800.92%
TM219.0706.21%
CVNA392.42030.18%
PAG163.1107.09%
LAD288.08513.215%
AN208.75010.46%
GPI352.36016.88%
ABG213.7509.66%
SAH71.1703.8%
TSLA405.73216.8315%
GM82.1604.11%
F12.9800.54%
RIVN17.3300.44%
CYD42.9850.6631%
HMC25.2800.92%
TM219.0706.21%
CVNA392.42030.18%
PAG163.1107.09%
LAD288.08513.215%
AN208.75010.46%
GPI352.36016.88%
ABG213.7509.66%
SAH71.1703.8%
TSLA405.73216.8315%
GM82.1604.11%
F12.9800.54%
RIVN17.3300.44%
CYD42.9850.6631%
HMC25.2800.92%
TM219.0706.21%
CVNA392.42030.18%
PAG163.1107.09%
LAD288.08513.215%
AN208.75010.46%
GPI352.36016.88%
ABG213.7509.66%
SAH71.1703.8%


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Chinese software ban

Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban

- February 9, 2026
On the Dash: Automakers must certify the removal of Chinese software from connected vehicle systems by March 17. Multi-tier global software supply chains complicate compliance. The rule is accelerating onshoring...
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dealers 2026

Why disciplined dealers may outperform in a softer 2026 market

- February 6, 2026
On the Dash: Early 2026 demand may rise with easing rates and higher tax refunds, but profitability is not guaranteed. Pushing record volume risks pricing pressure and margin erosion in...
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A dealer-focused guide to navigating AI at the NADA Show 2026, highlighting where it matters most across sales, marketing, inventory, and service.

What dealers should focus on as AI takes center stage at NADA Show 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: • AI at NADA Show 2026 is focused on practical, demo-ready tools dealers can deploy now. • The strongest use cases center on efficiency, decision quality, and reduced operational...
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GM takes $7.1B in EV charges as costs rise, demand cools, and policy shifts complicate the automaker’s electric transition.

GM’s $7 billion EV reckoning: The company is doubling down on EVs!

- January 30, 2026
General Motors just put a hard number on what many in the auto industry have quietly acknowledged for months: the all-electric transition is proving far more expensive, complicated, and politically...
EVs & Technology Articles
CarNow shows dealers how to boost margins, capture missed opportunities, and blend AI with human support for 2026 success.

Boost margins by blending AI with human expertise — Tim Cox | CarNow

- January 29, 2026
Car dealers are entering a more competitive, margin-driven market in 2026, where relying on technology alone is not enough. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, CarNow Co-founder Tim Cox explains...
EVs & Technology Driving Solutions
Erin Kerrigan details the 2026 automotive buy-sell market, franchise trends, and how AI is shaping dealership acquisitions.

Erin Kerrigan unpacks the buy-sell market trends for 2026

- January 29, 2026
Dealership acquisitions in 2026 are poised for record activity as confidence in valuations and earnings strengthens across the industry. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
GM forecasts higher 2026 profits

GM raises dividend, targets higher profits in 2026

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: GM expects adjusted core earnings of $13 billion to $15 billion in 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. Strong demand for pickups, SUVs, and services continues to support margins...
Industry News Articles
January new-vehicle sales slow to a 15.3 million SAAR as higher prices, winter weather and economic uncertainty weigh on demand.

January new-vehicle sales cool after strong 2025 finish

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: January new-vehicle sales are projected to slow to a 15.3 million SAAR, down from December and last year. Year-over-year gains are driven by an extra selling day,...
Data & Analytics Articles
Nearly half of U.S. auto loan borrowers use terms over 72 months as rising vehicle prices strain monthly budgets.

Rising car prices push Americans toward longer auto loans

- January 27, 2026
On the Dash: Nearly 50% of borrowers rely on auto loans longer than 72 months to manage rising vehicle costs. Millennials and Gen X carry the largest balances, while Gen...
Data & Analytics Articles
Kerrigan survey shows U.S. dealers expect higher valuations and profits in 2026, with domestic brands outperforming imports.

Kerrigan survey finds US dealers upbeat on profitability and acquisitions

- January 23, 2026
On the Dash: The Kerrigan Advisors Dealer Survey finds that dealer valuations are improving, with 24% expecting increases and only 16% expecting declines in 2026. Domestic brands outperform imports, with...
Industry News Articles

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