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

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Hyundai ends stop-sale of Palisade SUVs, issues critical software fix

- April 15, 2026
On the dash: Hyundai has ended the stop-sale on select 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid trims. A free software update is now available over the air or at dealerships. The...
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- March 27, 2026
In a world where downsized engines and electrification dominate headlines, the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish arrives with unapologetic force. This is not a hybrid compromise or a muted grand tourer...
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2026 Toyota C-HR BEV brings 338 HP, AWD and Tesla Charging access to a crowded EV segment

- March 20, 2026
Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy with the all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV, a compact electric crossover that blends performance, technology, and practicality in a package designed to...
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2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon

2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon delivers style, performance, and value 

- March 13, 2026
The compact car segment is more competitive than ever, but the 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon proves there is still room for a driver-focused, premium-feeling option that doesn’t abandon value or...
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Boost F&I profits with targeted ancillary strategies

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Maximizing F&I product sales can transform both dealership profits and long-term vehicle value. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, provides actionable strategies...
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- March 10, 2026
Many salespeople lose control of the deal when customers ask for the "best price." On today's episode of CBT Now, Joe Verde Group Instructor and Sales Trainer Sean Gardner shares...
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Q4 data highlights rising appeal of current-year used vehicles

- February 27, 2026
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